Downtowns surfForecast / Sumbawa / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 WITA
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Downtowns surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Downtowns sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Downtowns this week:

The surf forecast for Downtowns over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Downtowns in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 5PM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 8PM (Sat 23rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 8PM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 5AM (Fri 29th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Downtowns over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
1.4
SSE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.7
SE
7
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
810
621
458
394
249
249
226
298
303
358
496
628
472
441
881
1671
1697
1787
1491
1393
865
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
SSE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
10
E
10
S
15
SSE
10
ESE
10
S
20
SSE
10
E
10
SSW
20
SSE
5
E
10
S
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
High Tide
3:12PM1.36m
6:26AM1.22m
4:54PM1.19m
7:06AM1.33m
6:43PM1.10m
7:38AM1.44m
8:10PM1.07m
8:07AM1.53m
9:18PM1.07m
8:35AM1.60m
10:11PM1.08m
9:01AM1.64m
10:55PM1.09m
9:29AM1.68m
Low Tide
10:56PM0.43m
11:38AM0.98m
11:52PM0.55m
1:35PM0.82m
00:42AM0.64m
2:36PM0.63m
1:25AM0.72m
3:19PM0.47m
2:03AM0.78m
3:54PM0.33m
2:37AM0.82m
4:27PM0.22m
3:09AM0.85m
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
1
1
Temp °C
28
27
28
29
26
29
29
26
28
29
26
27
28
25
26
28
24
26
28
25
26
31
31
31
31
28
31
30
28
29
29
28
29
28
25
27
27
24
27
27
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSW
12
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
0.8
SW
17
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
14
1.2
SW
18
1.7
SW
17
1.8
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.8
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
810
621
458
394
249
249
199
201
186
358
496
628
472
407
881
1671
1697
1787
1491
1393
865
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
16
0.5
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
17
0.7
SSW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.1
SW
22
0.4
SW
20
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SW
14
0.6
SSE
6
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
6
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
4
4
5
41
8
21
149
241
115
58
18
107
74
276
21
26
13
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
15
0.1
S
20
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.7
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.8
SW
19
0.7
SSE
7
Energy kJ
4
8
18
52
94
144
54
441
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
7
0.4
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.9
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
8
1.6
SE
8
1.7
SE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SE
5
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
Energy kJ
16
5
19
53
65
167
226
298
303
193
145
102
88
109
73
45
35
39
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
4
4
0
4
4
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumbawa
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
9
8
5
6
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Information about the Downtowns Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Downtowns provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Downtowns can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Downtowns 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 (Downtowns) 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 Downtowns 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.

Downtowns is 57 km (35 miles) from the city of Praya. If you plan a holiday in Sumbawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Praya. Praya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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