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Nembrala surfForecast / Timor / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Thursday 21 May 2026 WITAForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nembrala surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nembrala sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nembrala this week:
The surf forecast for Nembrala over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nembrala in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 23rd May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 8PM (Thu 28th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nembrala over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SW 19 | |
90 | 79 | 107 | 112 | 121 | 104 | 104 | 74 | 69 | 65 | 46 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 60 | 45 | 64 | 144 | 124 | 149 | 95 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:48AM2.28m | 2:22PM2.78m | 3:49AM2.23m | 3:23PM2.46m | 5:01AM2.24m | 4:46PM2.19m | 6:16AM2.32m | 6:28PM2.04m | 7:20AM2.45m | 7:58PM2.03m | 8:11AM2.58m | 9:04PM2.11m | 8:52AM2.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.28m | 8:10AM1.09m | 9:13PM0.54m | 9:14AM1.25m | 10:09PM0.78m | 10:43AM1.35m | 11:16PM0.98m | 12:33PM1.29m | 00:30AM1.11m | 2:00PM1.09m | 1:37AM1.16m | 2:57PM0.86m | 2:31AM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | 5:27 |
— | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 5 | E 7 | S 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSW 6 | SE 6 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SE 7 | SW 19 |
 kJ | 90 | 79 | 38 | 25 | 71 | 50 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 14 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 39 | 60 | 13 | 64 | 40 | 41 | 149 | 95 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SE 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | E 7 | SSW 7 | E 7 | E 6 | SSW 6 | E 6 | SSW 15 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 31 | — | 107 | 112 | 121 | 104 | 104 | 9 | 69 | 65 | 25 | 16 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 33 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | — | — | SW 14 | S 6 | S 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | E 7 | SW 17 | SSW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 21 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 74 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 27 | 12 | 28 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 17 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | ESE 7 | SE 6 | E 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | E 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 157 | 171 | 130 | 107 | — | 13 | 18 | — | 4 | 9 | 46 | 24 | 32 | — | 83 | 45 | 19 | 144 | 124 | 61 | 170 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 194 | 285 | 276 | 582 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 0 | 276 | 276 | 0 | 276 | 276 | 0 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 276 | 276 |
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Information about the Nembrala Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nembrala provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nembrala can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nembrala 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 (Nembrala) 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 Nembrala 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.
Nembrala is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Soe. If you plan a holiday in Timor, look for hotels and other accommodation in Soe. Soe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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