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Scar Reef surfForecast / Sumbawa / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Friday 15 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
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (May 16) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sat 16th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 17th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scar Reef over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Fri 22 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
1303 | 1049 | 1005 | 929 | 863 | 996 | 1374 | 1355 | 1299 | 700 | 690 | 543 | 451 | 405 | 675 | 651 | 611 | 777 | 788 | 864 | 809 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:31PM1.20m | 9:35AM1.85m | 11:23PM1.17m | 10:11AM1.94m | 00:14AM1.12m | 10:50AM1.99m | 1:07AM1.06m | 11:32AM1.97m | 2:04AM1.01m | 12:17PM1.89m | 3:10AM1.00m | 1:05PM1.75m | 4:24AM1.03m | 2:00PM1.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:13AM0.76m | 4:56PM-0.01m | 3:45AM0.80m | 5:40PM-0.11m | 4:18AM0.82m | 6:26PM-0.13m | 4:53AM0.83m | 7:15PM-0.08m | 5:30AM0.86m | 8:07PM0.03m | 6:14AM0.90m | 9:01PM0.16m | 7:16AM0.96m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 |
— | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 11 | — | 9 | 17 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 1303 | 1049 | 1005 | 929 | 863 | 996 | 1374 | 1355 | 1299 | 700 | 690 | 543 | 451 | 405 | 675 | 651 | 611 | 777 | 788 | 864 | 809 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SE 6 | S 4 | S 18 | W 24 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 34 | 20 | — | 8 | 3 | 160 | 11 | 22 | 72 | 87 | 184 | 127 | 442 | 389 | 330 | 197 | 156 | 84 | 49 | 37 | 45 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | S 18 | W 24 | — | — | SW 21 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | W 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 7 | 160 | 11 | — | — | 71 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 39 | 27 | 19 | 46 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | ESE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 68 | 54 | 19 | 6 | 19 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 93 | — | 136 | 264 | — | 109 | 109 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 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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