Hilisataro surfForecast / Nias / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 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
30.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Hilisataro surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 10PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,884 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 16s period with SW swell.

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 Thursday (May 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hilisataro in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 28th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 28th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
11
0.8
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1806
1783
1628
1426
1340
1095
902
888
711
525
517
405
302
424
443
721
774
536
326
403
419
Wind (km/h)
0
N
5
SW
5
W
5
NE
5
S
5
NNW
0
SE
5
SSW
5
W
0
SSE
5
SSW
5
WNW
0
NE
5
S
5
WNW
5
N
5
W
5
W
5
N
5
W
5
W
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
4:16AM0.75m
4:22PM0.52m
4:53AM0.79m
5:04PM0.51m
5:28AM0.81m
5:42PM0.50m
6:02AM0.82m
6:18PM0.49m
6:36AM0.82m
6:52PM0.48m
7:10AM0.82m
7:26PM0.48m
7:44AM0.80m
8:00PM0.47m
Low Tide
10:58AM0.21m
10:04PM0.14m
11:35AM0.16m
10:35PM0.12m
12:07PM0.13m
11:07PM0.09m
12:38PM0.10m
11:40PM0.08m
1:09PM0.09m
00:13AM0.07m
1:42PM0.10m
00:46AM0.08m
2:16PM0.11m
1:20AM0.10m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<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>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
1
2
Temp °C
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
33
34
32
32
32
32
33
31
31
32
31
31
32
31
31
32
32
31
32
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
11
1.1
SW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
11
1.3
SSW
11
1.1
SSW
10
Energy kJ
1806
1783
1628
1426
1340
1095
902
888
711
525
517
405
290
280
443
721
774
536
206
387
270
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
15
0.9
SSW
11
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.7
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
Energy kJ
44
30
31
31
32
33
36
35
36
35
35
130
302
424
210
32
31
270
219
403
419
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
W
14
0.1
S
10
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WNW
8
0.8
SSW
16
0.4
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
6
3
3
2
4
2
4
3
49
79
36
32
31
35
75
83
22
326
96
379
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
167
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Nias
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
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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