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Kota Belud surfForecast / Borneo / Malaysia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 +08Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kota Belud this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Kota Belud in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 28) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+08) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Wed 1st Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kota Belud over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | on | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:09PM 1.67 | 5:56PM 1.59 | 7:43PM 1.54 | 11:40AM 1.11 | 9:03PM 1.51 | 11:18AM 1.14 | 10:05PM 1.47 | 11:11AM 1.21 | 11:00PM 1.40 | 11:13AM 1.32 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:19AM 0.25 | 2:36AM 0.24 | 3:29AM 0.26 | 4:08AM 0.32 | 2:45PM 1.04 | 4:36AM 0.41 | 3:53PM 0.87 | 4:59AM 0.53 | 4:45PM 0.70 | 5:16AM 0.66 | 5:31PM 0.55 | |||||||||||
Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | |
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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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