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E-Bay surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 07 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
30.6° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at E-Bay in the next 16 days are 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 9th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for E-Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun night, light winds from the NNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | |
356 | 576 | 407 | 357 | 322 | 239 | 163 | 152 | 101 | 101 | 105 | 115 | 98 | 96 | 123 | 254 | 534 | 376 | 366 | 351 | 250 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 9:33PM0.60m | 9:48AM0.95m | 10:29PM0.58m | 10:35AM0.90m | 00:11AM0.59m | 11:43AM0.86m | 1:45AM0.66m | 1:10PM0.83m | 2:45AM0.77m | 2:25PM0.84m | 3:30AM0.90m | 3:26PM0.85m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 3:50PM0.22m | 3:07AM0.26m | 4:38PM0.27m | 3:54AM0.33m | 5:35PM0.30m | 4:57AM0.41m | 6:38PM0.30m | 6:22AM0.45m | 7:40PM0.28m | 7:55AM0.43m | 8:34PM0.23m | 9:14AM0.34m | 9:21PM0.18m | ||||||||
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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 | — |
2 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 1 | 7 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
33 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 356 | 576 | 407 | 357 | 322 | 239 | 163 | 152 | 101 | 101 | 44 | 33 | 98 | 96 | 123 | 254 | 534 | 376 | 366 | 351 | 250 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 12 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | 78 | 77 | 88 | 59 | 59 | 43 | 52 | 41 | 34 | 33 | 105 | 115 | 28 | 26 | 75 | 166 | 11 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 11 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 16 | S 19 | S 18 | NNE 4 | N 4 | N 4 | — | S 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 9 | W 8 | SSE 8 | WSW 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 108 | 71 | 72 | 36 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 51 | 86 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 5 | 26 | 9 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | — | SSW 9 | SW 4 | SW 4 | NNE 4 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | — | 132 | 29 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | 47 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 478 | 6 | 39 | 91 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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