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Bawa surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 WIB
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Bawa surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bawa sea temperature is
29.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bawa this week:

The surf forecast for Bawa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bawa in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 12th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 12th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 12th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bawa over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
4
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
2
3
3
1
0
0
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
SW
2.5
SW
2.1
SW
1.7
WSW
1.3
WSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)691010813131312121220181816161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2011034898511241158154142969493388673644691674576431425229222
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
15
WSW
5
NE
10
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
W
10
W
10
NNW
20
WNW
20
WNW
10
W
10
W
10
N
5
NE
10
SSW
25
WSW
20
SW
15
WSW
15
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		glasscrosscross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrossoffglassoncross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:04PM
0.54
3:50AM
0.29
4:09PM
0.60
4:46AM
0.35
4:52PM
0.67
5:20AM
0.41
5:26PM
0.73
5:50AM
0.48
5:57PM
0.79
6:19AM
0.55
6:26PM
0.82
6:48AM
0.62
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:58AM
0.22
11:24PM
0.23
8:20AM
0.23
11:34PM
0.18
9:45AM
0.19
11:50PM
0.14
10:36AM
0.15
12:10AM
0.10
11:17AM
0.11
12:31AM
0.06
11:54AM
0.08
12:53AM
0.04
12:29PM
0.06
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41
Sunset6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:46--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
144-----2-11211265142114315
Temp. °C262828292828292828292827272827272726262626
Feels °C (?)263232323132313131313030293131292828282828
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Information about the Bawa Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bawa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bawa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bawa 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 (Bawa) 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 Bawa 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 Bawa, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Nias, consider staying in Afia which is 67 km (42 miles) away.

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