Kota Belud Surf Break

Kota Belud Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 6.44° N 116.44° E

Issued: 1 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Kota Belud sea temperature is
30.8° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Kota Belud surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Kota Belud surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 5PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, WSW swell with 108 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kota Belud this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Kota Belud in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (+08) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 5PM (Fri 26th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.5
W
5
0.6
W
4
0.4
W
4
0.4
NW
6
0.6
W
4
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
1
W
6
1.2
WSW
6
0.8
W
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
11
16
12
9
6
9
12
35
35
37
36
73
108
51
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
WNW
10
SSE
10
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
S
15
SW
15
W
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
Wind State
on
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
1:38PM1.71m
2:25PM1.47m
6:27AM1.13m
3:17PM1.22m
6:22AM1.24m
4:41PM0.99m
6:32AM1.36m
9:06PM0.86m
6:52AM1.47m
7:20AM1.56m
Low Tide
10:13PM0.31m
10:40PM0.49m
10:16AM1.05m
10:56PM0.65m
12:50PM0.92m
10:59PM0.78m
2:35PM0.74m
9:58PM0.86m
3:32PM0.56m
4:12PM0.41m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:00
6:00
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
5
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
27
28
26
29
29
27
29
30
27
28
29
27
29
30
28
Feels °C
32
33
32
32
32
31
30
29
28
30
30
30
31
32
30
30
31
30
30
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
4
0.4
NW
6
0.2
WNW
6
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
0.6
WNW
7
Energy kJ
1
12
6
9
4
35
35
37
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
W
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.6
W
4
0.3
SSW
3
1
W
6
1.2
WSW
6
0.8
W
6
Energy kJ
1
4
11
16
9
3
12
1
73
108
51
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
256
256
1104
1128
1104
1104
1128
1100
51
1128
1104
1104
1128
1112
51
1104
52
39
1104
52
39
Best forecast wave conditions in Borneo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Malaysia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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