Secret Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – Nias – Hinako Islands)
| Name: | Secret |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Secret in Nias, Hinako Islands is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the east northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. It very rarely gets crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Secret Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Secret surf quality by season and Secret surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Secret |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Secret:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Lagundri-The Machine | 8 mi |
| Second closest break | Lagundri-Indicators | 9 mi |
| Third closest break | Lagundri - The Point | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Hiliduha | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hilisataro | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Secret: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5928 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 6147 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 6296 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Southeast Bering Sea Buoy | 6388 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 6461 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Secret: |
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| Closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 883 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 945 mi |
| Third closest tide station | North West Island, Australia | 1892 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Trimouille Island, Australia | 1894 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Barrow Island, Australia | 1907 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Secret: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 2383 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 2505 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 2561 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 2564 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 2564 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Secret: |
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| Closest city location | Afia (Indonesia) | 50 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sibolga (Indonesia) | 108 mi |
| Third closest city location | Padangsidempuan (Indonesia) | 122 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Onan Ganjang (Indonesia) | 123 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sinabang (Indonesia) | 153 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Secret is Binaka (Gunung Sitoli) Airport (GNS) in Indonesia, which is 55 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Secret is Polonia (Medan) Airport (MES), also in Indonesia, 341 km (212 miles) away.
