4 Bobs surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 19 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
29.9° 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 Sunday (Apr 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at 4 Bobs in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 22nd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
1.1
S
1.5
S
1.6
S
1.7
S
1.8
S
1.7
S
1.5
S
1.3
S
1.2
S
0.9
SSW
1.7
S
Period(s) (?)131816161514141312191816151514141313121816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)290209264258275367347236267480759117512321297137310477825474185281533
Wind
(km/h)
0
ESE
5
S
5
ESE
10
N
10
NW
10
WNW
10
N
15
NW
10
NNW
5
ESE
0
SW
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
W
5
SW
5
E
5
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
glassglassglassglasscross-
on
crossononcross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:39PM
0.92
7:59AM
1.36
8:20PM
0.84
8:42AM
1.31
9:06PM
0.76
9:31AM
1.22
10:00PM
0.68
10:29AM
1.11
11:16PM
0.63
11:43AM
1.01
12:58AM
0.64
1:10PM
0.94
2:29AM
0.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
-0.05
1:20AM
-0.03
2:27PM
-0.02
1:59AM
-0.00
3:14PM
0.05
2:40AM
0.06
4:07PM
0.13
3:26AM
0.16
5:09PM
0.22
4:23AM
0.27
6:28PM
0.29
5:41AM
0.37
8:01PM
0.30
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22-
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clear
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clear
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rain showers
Rain (mm)
--6198112712-------4-6
Temp. °C292929292928292827282828282828282928292928
Feels °C (?)343334333332323030323333333232323331323231
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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.

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