4 Bobs surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 WIB
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4 Bobs surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's 4 Bobs sea temperature is
29.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for 4 Bobs this week:

The surf forecast for 4 Bobs over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 4 Bobs in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 15th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 15th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for 4 Bobs over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)141413131413131312121514141313161615141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)667573451331663517458321314260305165497378307264318275437204312
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
NNW
5
E
5
S
10
S
10
ESE
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
5
ESE
5
S
5
WNW
5
NNW
5
W
10
WNW
0
NW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffglassglassoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononglassglasscross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tue
21
Sunrise-6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18-
Sunset--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:23--6:22--6:22--6:22
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1561--16--51-55-5-14-1
Temp. °C282727272828282829282929282828282828282828
Feels °C (?)312930313332313132313332313332323232323332
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Information about the 4 Bobs Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for 4 Bobs provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at 4 Bobs can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 4 Bobs 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 (4 Bobs) 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 4 Bobs 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 4 Bobs, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Padang which is 157 km (98 miles) away.

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