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Pulau Pinang surfForecast / Banyak Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pulau Pinang surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pulau Pinang sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pulau Pinang this week:
The surf forecast for Pulau Pinang over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pulau Pinang in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 5th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pulau Pinang over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue night, min 28°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | |
155 | 312 | 310 | 353 | 255 | 346 | 356 | 276 | 334 | 326 | 314 | 314 | 214 | 211 | 151 | 144 | 85 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 82 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross | cross | off | off | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:12PM0.41m | 8:39AM0.67m | 8:42PM0.38m | 9:15AM0.63m | 9:19PM0.35m | 9:57AM0.60m | 10:18PM0.34m | 10:50AM0.57m | 00:00AM0.34m | 12:00PM0.55m | 1:52AM0.39m | 1:20PM0.54m | 3:00AM0.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:33PM0.10m | 1:38AM0.06m | 3:09PM0.14m | 2:07AM0.10m | 3:53PM0.18m | 2:38AM0.15m | 4:51PM0.21m | 3:18AM0.21m | 6:13PM0.23m | 4:23AM0.27m | 7:34PM0.21m | 6:34AM0.32m | 8:29PM0.18m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — |
— | 1 | 15 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 9 | 3 | — | 11 | 3 | 8 | 29 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 32 | 34 | 31 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | SW 13 |
 kJ | 155 | 312 | 310 | 353 | 255 | 346 | 356 | 208 | 334 | 326 | 314 | 314 | 214 | 211 | 151 | 144 | 85 | 64 | 41 | 27 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 6 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | SE 4 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 7 |
| kJ | 37 | 36 | 34 | 10 | 101 | 149 | 212 | 276 | 42 | 41 | 66 | 62 | 40 | 16 | 16 | 24 | 20 | 87 | 85 | 83 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 7 | SW 23 | SSW 21 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 9 | S 9 | W 7 | SE 4 | SSW 18 | W 9 | S 8 | S 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 21 | 90 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 35 | 104 | 51 | 50 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 2 | 30 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 25 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | NE 2 | — | NNW 3 | — | ESE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 21 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 126 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 126 | 126 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 138 |
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Information about the Pulau Pinang Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pulau Pinang provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pulau Pinang can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pulau Pinang 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 (Pulau Pinang) 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 Pulau Pinang 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 Banyak Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Pulau Pinang, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Banyak Islands, consider staying in Afia which is 75 km (47 miles) away.
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