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Bankvaults surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bankvaults surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bankvaults sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bankvaults this week:
The surf forecast for Bankvaults over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bankvaults in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bankvaults over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 199 | 453 | 290 | 209 | 264 | 255 | 275 | 367 | 347 | 239 | 267 | 480 | 759 | 1210 | 953 | 1019 | 1373 | 929 | 782 | 547 | 409 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | glass | on | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 6:57PM 0.96 | 7:16AM 1.35 | 7:37PM 0.90 | 7:57AM 1.34 | 8:18PM 0.83 | 8:41AM 1.29 | 9:03PM 0.75 | 9:29AM 1.20 | 9:57PM 0.67 | 10:27AM 1.09 | 11:13PM 0.62 | 11:41AM 0.99 | 12:55AM 0.62 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:42AM -0.03 | 1:41PM -0.04 | 1:19AM -0.03 | 2:26PM -0.02 | 1:57AM -0.00 | 3:14PM 0.05 | 2:38AM 0.06 | 4:06PM 0.13 | 3:24AM 0.16 | 5:09PM 0.22 | 4:21AM 0.27 | 6:29PM 0.28 | 5:40AM 0.37 | ||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | ||
| Sunset | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 2 | 14 | - | 5 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 8 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | ||
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Information about the Bankvaults Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bankvaults provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bankvaults can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bankvaults 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 (Bankvaults) 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 Bankvaults 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.
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