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Hilisataro surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia
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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
29.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Friday (Mar 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 27th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 372 | 425 | 316 | 313 | 345 | 203 | 168 | 198 | 186 | 129 | 127 | 123 | 163 | 245 | 258 | 309 | 346 | 336 | 261 | 253 | 205 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | cross | glass | glass | on | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:08AM 0.35 | 1:21PM 0.65 | 2:45AM 0.38 | 3:00PM 0.68 | 4:04AM 0.48 | 4:05PM 0.72 | 4:47AM 0.58 | 4:51PM 0.76 | 5:22AM 0.68 | 5:29PM 0.77 | 5:54AM 0.77 | 6:03PM 0.77 | 6:24AM 0.83 | 6:34PM 0.74 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:50AM 0.24 | 9:39PM 0.23 | 7:45AM 0.29 | 10:27PM 0.18 | 9:42AM 0.25 | 10:59PM 0.14 | 10:41AM 0.19 | 11:25PM 0.10 | 11:24AM 0.14 | 11:47PM 0.08 | 12:00PM 0.10 | 12:08AM 0.06 | 12:33PM 0.07 | |||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:35 | |
Rain (mm) | 9 | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 4 | - | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | |
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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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