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Macaronis surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 24 Apr 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Macaronis surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Macaronis sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Macaronis this week:
The surf forecast for Macaronis over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Macaronis in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 24th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Macaronis over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | |
824 | 700 | 547 | 528 | 697 | 1428 | 1422 | 1143 | 939 | 599 | 499 | 371 | 284 | 514 | 673 | 627 | 870 | 988 | 956 | 822 | 789 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:25AM0.87m | 00:40AM0.52m | 12:48PM0.80m | 2:17AM0.59m | 2:11PM0.77m | 3:24AM0.70m | 3:19PM0.76m | 4:11AM0.80m | 4:12PM0.75m | 4:48AM0.89m | 4:56PM0.74m | 5:21AM0.96m | 5:35PM0.73m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:06AM0.24m | 6:46PM0.23m | 5:35AM0.33m | 8:09PM0.23m | 7:45AM0.37m | 9:09PM0.21m | 9:24AM0.33m | 9:51PM0.19m | 10:27AM0.27m | 10:24PM0.17m | 11:13AM0.20m | 10:52PM0.15m | 11:51AM0.15m | 11:19PM0.13m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:16 | — |
— | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | — | — | 26 | 15 | 7 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 26 |
33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSW 14 | S 13 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 824 | 700 | 547 | 353 | 373 | 1428 | 1422 | 1143 | 939 | 599 | 499 | 371 | 216 | 514 | 414 | 627 | 870 | 988 | 956 | 822 | 789 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 60 | 76 | 75 | 528 | 697 | 28 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 62 | 153 | 198 | 284 | 304 | 673 | 236 | 171 | 206 | 7 | 259 | 74 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | S 23 | SSW 21 | SW 14 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | W 24 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | SW 13 | W 18 | S 15 | W 16 | W 16 |
| kJ | 18 | 11 | 88 | 97 | 24 | 20 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 12 | 41 | 178 | 55 | 33 | 109 | 46 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 2 | ESE 2 | — | SSE 8 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 25 | 10 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 0 |
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Information about the Macaronis Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Macaronis provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Macaronis can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Macaronis 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 (Macaronis) 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 Macaronis 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Mentawi Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Macaronis, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Sungaipenuh which is 175 km (109 miles) away.
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