Hilisataro surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 11 May 2026 WIB
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Hilisataro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hilisataro sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hilisataro this week:

The surf forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 12th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 15th May)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
245
187
476
532
879
752
597
532
617
680
791
421
936
862
779
624
402
283
307
425
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
SW
5
WSW
5
WNW
5
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
W
20
W
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
High Tide
1:02PM0.61m
2:37AM0.55m
2:14PM0.62m
3:25AM0.65m
3:15PM0.63m
4:06AM0.75m
4:08PM0.63m
4:46AM0.84m
4:56PM0.63m
5:26AM0.92m
5:42PM0.61m
6:08AM0.97m
6:27PM0.59m
Low Tide
8:03PM0.21m
8:09AM0.33m
8:50PM0.17m
9:24AM0.27m
9:30PM0.12m
10:21AM0.19m
10:08PM0.07m
11:11AM0.11m
10:45PM0.03m
11:58AM0.04m
11:23PM0.00m
12:44PM0.01m
00:02AM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
1
8
1
3
4
19
18
12
12
2
8
14
8
6
4
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
27
28
27
28
27
26
26
25
26
29
28
27
28
28
28
34
33
32
33
33
33
31
33
30
32
30
28
29
26
26
31
30
30
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
15
1.5
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1
SSW
13
1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
202
245
187
476
532
879
752
597
532
617
680
791
421
936
862
779
624
402
283
307
425
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
18
0.9
SSW
13
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
W
8
0.9
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.9
W
8
0.9
W
8
Energy kJ
15
163
186
307
299
28
18
51
48
47
65
74
366
91
117
153
153
153
113
111
113
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.3
SSE
9
0.4
SW
20
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
8
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
WSW
9
0.3
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
W
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
21
Energy kJ
41
15
97
21
19
13
17
12
10
5
9
106
65
5
49
41
159
171
134
224
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
308
0
308
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nias
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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Information about the Hilisataro Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hilisataro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hilisataro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hilisataro 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 (Hilisataro) 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 Hilisataro 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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