Gilligans surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 WIB
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Gilligans surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gilligans sea temperature is
29.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gilligans this week:

The surf forecast for Gilligans over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Gilligans in the next 12 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 15th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 21st Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 22nd Jan)5ft (1.6m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gilligans over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 98mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
3
1
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
1
SW
1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
S
Period(s) (?)151514141414131313161515181716161414141421
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3703803713873873132992462314835584895411207921909785603523480917
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NW
20
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
W
20
W
15
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:51AM
0.42
4:16PM
0.84
4:54AM
0.45
5:02PM
0.89
5:39AM
0.49
5:42PM
0.95
6:17AM
0.54
6:18PM
1.00
6:51AM
0.59
6:52PM
1.03
7:24AM
0.65
7:23PM
1.05
7:56AM
0.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:03PM
0.28
8:39AM
0.27
11:41PM
0.22
9:46AM
0.24
12:12AM
0.16
10:41AM
0.21
12:40AM
0.12
11:26AM
0.17
1:07AM
0.08
12:07PM
0.15
1:34AM
0.06
12:46PM
0.14
2:01AM
0.04
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22
Sunset6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-1--21-722192861287124564
Temp. °C292828282728282727272625262626262627272727
Feels °C (?)303029302930292827272626282827282629282830
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Information about the Gilligans Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Gilligans provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Gilligans can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gilligans 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 (Gilligans) 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 Gilligans 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 Gilligans, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Sungaipenuh which is 173 km (107 miles) away.

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