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Karang Nyimbor surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia
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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
29.8° 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 Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Karang Nyimbor in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 13th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 14th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Karang Nyimbor over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 539 | 431 | 613 | 555 | 515 | 431 | 392 | 373 | 361 | 702 | 671 | 783 | 920 | 763 | 623 | 667 | 573 | 398 | 581 | 556 | 525 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:16PM 0.53 | 11:25AM 0.89 | 12:42AM 0.50 | 12:30PM 0.84 | 3:10AM 0.54 | |||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:06AM 0.36 | 6:53PM 0.36 | 4:41AM 0.44 | 8:36PM 0.37 | 6:12AM 0.51 | |||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | |
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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.












