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E-Bay surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 18 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
E-Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's E-Bay sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for E-Bay this week:
The surf forecast for E-Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at E-Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 18th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for E-Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | |
551 | 574 | 569 | 506 | 490 | 146 | 175 | 166 | 150 | 146 | 148 | 220 | 138 | 249 | 339 | 217 | 285 | 195 | 135 | 135 | 108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | |
High Tide | 6:58AM1.38m | 7:26PM0.80m | 7:44AM1.36m | 8:14PM0.77m | 8:33AM1.30m | 9:07PM0.74m | 9:25AM1.22m | 10:07PM0.71m | 10:22AM1.11m | 11:18PM0.72m | 11:25AM1.00m | 00:36AM0.75m | 12:34PM0.90m | 1:49AM0.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:33PM-0.04m | 00:57AM-0.01m | 2:21PM-0.01m | 1:42AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.04m | 2:30AM0.10m | 4:02PM0.11m | 3:24AM0.19m | 4:57PM0.17m | 4:25AM0.30m | 5:57PM0.22m | 5:42AM0.38m | 6:58PM0.25m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
— | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 6 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
33 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
 kJ | 551 | 574 | 569 | 506 | 490 | 115 | 80 | 145 | 119 | 88 | 88 | 90 | 64 | 249 | 339 | 217 | 285 | 195 | 135 | 135 | 108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | N 4 |
| kJ | 24 | 22 | 80 | 79 | 66 | 146 | 139 | 49 | 54 | 146 | 148 | 220 | 138 | 57 | 38 | 35 | 34 | 18 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 19 | W 8 | WNW 8 | SSW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | S 11 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | WNW 7 | SE 13 | NW 9 | SE 12 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 47 | 59 | 34 | 22 | 38 | 130 | 175 | 166 | 150 | 39 | 22 | 5 | 99 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 2 | N 4 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the E-Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for E-Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at E-Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our E-Bay 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 (E-Bay) 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 E-Bay 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 Mentawi Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near E-Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Padang which is 168 km (104 miles) away.
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