Northern Rights Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.66° S 116.75° E

Northern Rights Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 7 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Northern Rights sea temperature is
26.9°C
0.2° 

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


Northern Rights surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 15s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 5PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 932 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 2AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Northern Rights this week:

The surf forecast for Northern Rights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Northern Rights in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf11AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 5PM (Sun 13th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Northern Rights over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
422
485
330
657
565
932
709
519
512
493
468
480
554
498
485
573
557
642
452
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
5
NW
15
NNE
5
SSE
5
WNW
15
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
15
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
10
N
5
S
5
W
10
N
5
S
5
W
5
NW
5
SSE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
11:25PM1.46m
11:26AM1.53m
11:47PM1.54m
12:07PM1.41m
00:09AM1.59m
12:47PM1.27m
00:31AM1.60m
1:27PM1.13m
00:54AM1.58m
2:11PM0.99m
1:18AM1.53m
3:11PM0.86m
1:44AM1.46m
Low Tide
5:22AM0.47m
5:37PM0.40m
6:03AM0.38m
5:58PM0.50m
6:43AM0.34m
6:16PM0.60m
7:23AM0.34m
6:31PM0.69m
8:06AM0.37m
6:38PM0.75m
8:55AM0.44m
6:25PM0.80m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:08
6:08
6:08
6:08
 mm
1
Temp °C
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
27
28
26
26
28
26
27
27
26
27
28
26
Feels °C
29
30
29
31
30
30
30
29
29
30
28
31
29
30
30
29
30
31
29
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Information about the Northern Rights Surf forecast

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

Northern Rights is 53 km (33 miles) from the city of Praya. If you plan a holiday in Sumbawa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Praya. Praya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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