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4 Bobs surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at 4 Bobs in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for 4 Bobs over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 | |
722 | 538 | 534 | 444 | 372 | 333 | 746 | 871 | 757 | 663 | 555 | 504 | 492 | 619 | 557 | 550 | 557 | 674 | 398 | 695 | 702 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:56PM0.87m | 6:16AM1.37m | 6:42PM0.85m | 7:00AM1.40m | 7:28PM0.82m | 7:46AM1.38m | 8:16PM0.78m | 8:35AM1.32m | 9:09PM0.75m | 9:27AM1.23m | 10:10PM0.73m | 10:24AM1.13m | 11:21PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:31PM0.01m | 12:46PM-0.03m | 00:14AM-0.01m | 1:33PM-0.04m | 00:58AM-0.01m | 2:21PM-0.02m | 1:44AM0.03m | 3:10PM0.04m | 2:32AM0.10m | 4:02PM0.11m | 3:25AM0.19m | 4:57PM0.17m | |||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
1 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 11 | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
29 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 722 | 538 | 534 | 444 | 372 | 272 | 746 | 871 | 757 | 663 | 555 | 504 | 336 | 619 | 557 | 550 | 557 | 674 | 398 | 695 | 702 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | S 16 | SW 13 | W 8 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | S 9 | SW 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 8 | S 9 | S 8 |
| kJ | 103 | 127 | 125 | 96 | 101 | 333 | 87 | 51 | 375 | 297 | 310 | 140 | 492 | 268 | 220 | 78 | 149 | 117 | 49 | 78 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SW 16 | SSE 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | W 9 | SW 20 | SW 19 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 12 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | S 11 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | SSW 17 | WNW 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 5 | 157 | 4 | 75 | 75 | 78 | 134 | 236 | 34 | 38 | 26 | 187 | 27 | 17 | 15 | 82 | 9 | 16 | 197 | 26 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | WSW 9 | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 24 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | 108 | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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