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Karang Nyimbor Surf Forecast
/ Sumatra – Mainland (12 surf breaks) /
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Karang Nyimbor surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 25 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Karang Nyimbor surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Karang Nyimbor sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Karang Nyimbor this week:
The surf forecast for Karang Nyimbor over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karang Nyimbor in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 25th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 26th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 28th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karang Nyimbor over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | |
144 | 149 | 398 | 929 | 1001 | 966 | 742 | 726 | 2437 | 2374 | 2513 | 1994 | 1785 | 1533 | 1144 | 1045 | 918 | 691 | 554 | 500 | 788 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 1:50PM0.78m | 3:07AM0.91m | 3:06PM0.71m | 3:59AM0.98m | 4:15PM0.68m | 4:41AM1.03m | 5:14PM0.66m | 5:20AM1.07m | 6:02PM0.65m | 5:56AM1.10m | 6:44PM0.65m | 6:32AM1.12m | 7:22PM0.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:21PM0.29m | 9:47AM0.41m | 9:10PM0.31m | 10:56AM0.34m | 9:54PM0.32m | 11:46AM0.26m | 10:34PM0.32m | 12:26PM0.20m | 11:11PM0.31m | 1:01PM0.14m | 11:47PM0.30m | 1:35PM0.11m | 00:23AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
— | 2 | 8 | 4 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 24 |
32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 26 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 144 | 149 | 398 | 929 | 1001 | 966 | 742 | 721 | 2437 | 2374 | 2513 | 1994 | 1785 | 1533 | 1144 | 1045 | 918 | 691 | 554 | 500 | 788 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 54 | 69 | 73 | 70 | 50 | 35 | 446 | 726 | 23 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 207 | 431 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SSE 5 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 104 | 125 | 249 | 42 | 40 | 26 | 35 | 24 | 24 | 37 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 90 | 9 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 22 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 561 | 41 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 342 | 0 | 306 | 489 | 41 | 493 | 541 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 0 |
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Information about the Karang Nyimbor Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Karang Nyimbor provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Karang Nyimbor can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Karang Nyimbor 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 (Karang Nyimbor) 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 Karang Nyimbor 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.
Karang Nyimbor is 113 km (70 miles) from the city of Kotabumi. If you plan a holiday in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kotabumi. Kotabumi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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