Scar Reef surf break

Scar Reef surfForecast / Sumbawa / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 WITA
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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 Tuesday (May 12) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 15s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Scar Reef in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.6m) 6s
Best Surf 8AM (Thu 14th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful11PM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Scar Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
6
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
195
194
348
520
590
557
511
810
1799
1619
1576
1303
1034
1005
915
768
1083
1240
1206
915
936
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
S
10
ESE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SE
5
SE
5
SSW
10
S
5
SE
5
SSW
10
S
5
SE
5
SSW
5
S
5
E
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
7:21PM1.16m
8:14AM1.43m
8:34PM1.18m
8:36AM1.58m
9:36PM1.20m
9:04AM1.72m
10:31PM1.20m
9:35AM1.85m
11:23PM1.17m
10:11AM1.94m
00:14AM1.12m
10:50AM1.99m
1:07AM1.06m
Low Tide
2:13PM0.84m
1:33AM0.60m
2:55PM0.62m
2:09AM0.66m
3:34PM0.38m
2:41AM0.71m
4:14PM0.16m
3:13AM0.76m
4:56PM-0.01m
3:45AM0.80m
5:40PM-0.11m
4:18AM0.82m
6:26PM-0.13m
4:53AM0.83m
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
1
1
1
3
1
2
1
Temp °C
29
30
27
29
30
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
26
32
32
30
32
33
30
33
32
31
33
32
31
32
32
32
32
31
31
32
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SE
6
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1.4
SW
14
1.9
SW
16
1.9
SW
15
1.9
SW
15
1.8
SW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
13
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.6
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
13
Energy kJ
80
194
348
520
590
557
511
810
1799
1619
1576
1303
1034
1005
915
768
1083
1240
1206
915
936
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
13
0.1
SW
20
1.1
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSE
6
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SW
24
0.1
SW
24
0.9
SSW
9
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
178
134
171
15
85
43
364
55
29
8
17
10
6
22
22
131
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.3
SE
5
0.1
W
17
0.3
SW
21
Energy kJ
23
73
82
232
5
6
72
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
6
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
1
SE
7
1.3
SE
5
1.7
ESE
7
1.4
SE
7
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
1.3
SE
6
0.8
SSE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
Energy kJ
195
112
98
88
84
261
183
52
37
120
43
54
36
38
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Sumbawa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
9
8
9
4
8
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
4
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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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