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Scar Reef surfForecast / Sumbawa / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Tuesday 26 May 2026 WITAForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Scar Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Scar Reef sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Scar Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Scar Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Scar Reef in the next 16 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Wed 27th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Thu 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Fri 29th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scar Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tue 2 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | |
496 | 628 | 472 | 535 | 881 | 1537 | 1675 | 1634 | 1471 | 1273 | 891 | 767 | 618 | 502 | 435 | 325 | 264 | 283 | 489 | 589 | 523 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 8:10PM1.07m | 8:07AM1.53m | 9:18PM1.07m | 8:35AM1.60m | 10:11PM1.08m | 9:01AM1.64m | 10:55PM1.09m | 9:29AM1.68m | 11:34PM1.08m | 9:58AM1.70m | 00:11AM1.07m | 10:29AM1.71m | 00:47AM1.04m | 11:02AM1.70m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:25AM0.72m | 3:19PM0.47m | 2:03AM0.78m | 3:54PM0.33m | 2:37AM0.82m | 4:27PM0.22m | 3:09AM0.85m | 4:59PM0.14m | 3:40AM0.86m | 5:32PM0.10m | 4:08AM0.86m | 6:06PM0.09m | 4:36AM0.87m | 6:42PM0.12m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
 | 5:59 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 |
27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 110 | 628 | 472 | 407 | 881 | 1537 | 1675 | 1634 | 1471 | 1273 | 891 | 767 | 618 | 502 | 435 | 325 | 264 | 219 | 489 | 589 | 523 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 22 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 14 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SW 13 | SSW 18 |
| kJ | 496 | 18 | 107 | 441 | 276 | — | 21 | 29 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 13 | 30 | 102 | 215 | 283 | 151 | 28 | 204 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | — | — | SW 19 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 20 | SSW 18 | W 15 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | SW 22 | SSW 20 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 58 | — | — | 535 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 5 | — | 19 | 75 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 215 | 99 | 82 | 45 | 68 | 31 | 34 | 52 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 49 | 41 | 36 | 29 | 19 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Scar Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Scar Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Scar Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Scar Reef 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 (Scar Reef) 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 Scar Reef 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.
Scar Reef is 55 km (34 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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