Kota Belud surfForecast / Borneo / Malaysia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 +08
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Kota Belud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Kota Belud sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kota Belud this week:

The surf forecast for Kota Belud over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 5PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Kota Belud in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+08) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 5PM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 5PM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 8PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
5
0.3
SW
2
0.3
WSW
4
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.3
W
5
0.8
W
7
1.4
WSW
8
1.2
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
11
9
4
3
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
1
4
68
221
172
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SE
5
NW
0
WNW
5
SE
5
NW
0
NW
5
SE
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
WNW
5
W
5
SE
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
ESE
10
WNW
5
NW
5
SSE
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
8:47AM1.25m
8:12PM1.20m
8:52AM1.39m
9:50PM1.16m
9:09AM1.56m
11:21PM1.14m
9:33AM1.73m
00:55AM1.12m
10:04AM1.89m
10:40AM2.01m
11:20AM2.07m
Low Tide
2:39PM0.84m
2:25AM0.69m
3:40PM0.57m
2:52AM0.83m
4:33PM0.31m
3:13AM0.97m
5:24PM0.09m
3:19AM1.07m
6:17PM-0.07m
7:11PM-0.15m
8:07PM-0.14m
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
3
2
6
1
9
5
5
5
2
4
1
4
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
27
33
33
33
34
33
32
34
34
32
33
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNW
7
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
6
0.3
W
5
0.8
W
7
0.2
N
8
1.2
W
8
Energy kJ
11
9
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
68
5
172
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNW
8
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
2
7
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.3
WSW
4
1.4
WSW
8
Energy kJ
1
2
221
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
256
256
256
256
256
1104
256
1104
1104
1113
1128
1104
1128
1128
1104
1122
1128
238
52
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Borneo
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Malaysia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Kota Belud Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Kota Belud provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Kota Belud can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kota Belud 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 (Kota Belud) 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 Kota Belud 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.

Kota Belud is 60 km (37 miles) from the city of Ranau. If you plan a holiday in Borneo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ranau. Ranau has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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