Karang Nyimbor Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Indonesia – Sumatra – Mainland)

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Karang Nyimbor Surf Guide

Karang Nyimbor in Sumatra is an exposed reef and point break that has consistent surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest.The waves is a point break that peels left. Rarely crowded here. Watch out for rocks.

Karang Nyimbor Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef and point	5	consistent	30.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Karang Nyimbor:

The best conditions reported for surf at Karang Nyimbor occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Karang Nyimbor (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Karang Nyimbor with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 51% of the time in April while 49% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

51%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

49%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Karang Nyimbor Location Map

Interactive Karang Nyimbor surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Karang Nyimbor is Padang Kemiling (Bengkulu) Airport (BKS) in Indonesia, which is 243 km (151 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Karang Nyimbor is Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin Ii (Palembang) Airport (PLM), also in Indonesia, 279 km (173 miles) away.

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Karang Nyimbor Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 24 May 2026, 22:05 Local Time

m, °C	Sun	Monday 25
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	12	12	12	12
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	glass	glass	cross- off

What does Karang Nyimbor look like?

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Tides at Karang Nyimbor

Current tide and informaton

For Karang Nyimbor, 0 km from Karang Nyimbor.

Next High Water: 02:05am | 0.83m

Next Low Water: 08:12am | 0.46m

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Karang Nyimbor Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (30.0 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Karang Nyimbor won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 30.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

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Swell History at Karang Nyimbor

Surf stats for Karang Nyimbor, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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Wind History at Karang Nyimbor

Wind stats for Karang Nyimbor, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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Karang Nyimbor Reviews:

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Ratings

Based on 2 votes.

Overall:5.0
Quality on a good day:4.5
Consistency of Surf:3.5
Difficulty Level:3.0
Wind and Kite Surfing:1.0
Crowds:3.5
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Review

Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.

steve from Australia

“Just want to drop a quick reply about South Sumatra... there has already been a lot of info given and most of it is true, but to keep everyone up to speed... Andy the Yank is gone, gone, gone. Karang Nyimbor Hotel now has a new owner and agent, As those that have already stay there know, it is one of the best places to stay on Unjung Bocur Point. Check it out
on facebook: Karang Nyimbor Hotel
and send an email if you want any more info. Longest left in front of the Hotel and other waves in the area if it feels too big... it is a beautiful part of the world with friendly locals; well worth a look!”

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