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Asu surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 08 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Asu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Asu sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Asu this week:
The surf forecast for Asu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Asu in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 9th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 12th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Asu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun night, min 28°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | |
917 | 693 | 614 | 529 | 401 | 261 | 253 | 253 | 288 | 249 | 245 | 370 | 469 | 980 | 1042 | 785 | 682 | 479 | 472 | 434 | 595 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 9:38AM0.61m | 10:03PM0.35m | 10:30AM0.58m | 11:45PM0.36m | 11:40AM0.56m | 1:33AM0.41m | 1:00PM0.56m | 2:38AM0.49m | 2:10PM0.56m | 3:22AM0.59m | 3:09PM0.57m | 4:01AM0.68m | 4:00PM0.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.21m | 3:06AM0.22m | 5:52PM0.23m | 4:14AM0.28m | 7:09PM0.21m | 6:17AM0.32m | 8:05PM0.18m | 8:09AM0.30m | 8:48PM0.15m | 9:21AM0.24m | 9:25PM0.10m | 10:16AM0.17m | 10:02PM0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
18 | 7 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
27 | 26 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 917 | 693 | 614 | 529 | 401 | 261 | 253 | 253 | 288 | 249 | 245 | 370 | 469 | 980 | 1042 | 785 | 682 | 479 | 472 | 434 | 595 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WSW 7 | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 20 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 74 | 93 | 104 | 60 | 41 | 25 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 93 | 127 | 134 | 444 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | W 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | WSW 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 69 | 69 | 79 | 40 | 39 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 15 | 24 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 81 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 154 | 177 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 469 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 64 | 51 |
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Information about the Asu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Asu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Asu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Asu surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Asu) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Asu may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Nias? If you are looking for accommodation near Asu, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nias, consider staying in Afia which is 60 km (37 miles) away.
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