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Hilisataro surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.1° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hilisataro over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
375 | 499 | 653 | 499 | 472 | 453 | 694 | 686 | 651 | 719 | 683 | 472 | 459 | 341 | 299 | 212 | 208 | 241 | 175 | 202 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 8:05PM0.48m | 8:28AM0.76m | 8:35PM0.45m | 9:03AM0.72m | 9:12PM0.42m | 9:43AM0.68m | 10:08PM0.40m | 10:35AM0.65m | 11:41PM0.41m | 11:43AM0.62m | 1:27AM0.46m | 1:02PM0.61m | 2:37AM0.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:21PM0.11m | 1:32AM0.08m | 2:56PM0.15m | 2:03AM0.12m | 3:38PM0.19m | 2:36AM0.17m | 4:31PM0.23m | 3:17AM0.24m | 5:42PM0.25m | 4:22AM0.30m | 7:01PM0.24m | 6:15AM0.35m | 8:03PM0.21m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — |
— | 2 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WSW 6 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 250 | 217 | 653 | 499 | 472 | 453 | 694 | 686 | 651 | 719 | 683 | 141 | 459 | 341 | 299 | 212 | 93 | 105 | 80 | 202 | 190 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 11 | S 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 15 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 375 | 499 | 130 | 123 | 141 | 100 | 295 | 205 | 76 | 92 | 95 | 472 | 76 | 36 | 34 | 48 | 208 | 241 | 175 | 58 | 57 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 24 | SSW 11 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | S 10 | S 10 | SW 13 | S 10 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 22 | 87 | 162 | 377 | 303 | 104 | 77 | 161 | 67 | 61 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 163 | 186 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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