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Shabandar surfForecast / Borneo / Malaysia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 +08
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shabandar this week:
The surf forecast for Shabandar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 5AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Shabandar in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+08) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 5AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 5AM (Sat 23rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shabandar over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
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| Energy (?) | 48 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 46 | 78 | 79 | 32 | 23 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 35 | 95 | 153 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | on | glass | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26AM 1.70 | 6:46AM 1.73 | 8:02AM 1.76 | 9:07AM 1.78 | 10:01AM 1.76 | 1:28AM 0.98 | 10:49AM 1.71 | 1:12AM 1.00 | 11:33AM 1.60 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:31PM 0.15 | 4:23PM 0.08 | 5:06PM 0.07 | 5:42PM 0.10 | 6:12PM 0.18 | 3:46AM 0.94 | 6:37PM 0.29 | 4:55AM 0.86 | 6:56PM 0.43 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Mon 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 1 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Borneo
The wind is still offshore at Shabandar (light winds from the ESE at Kota Kinabalu International Airport 33 km from Shabandar). 0.6m 7s swell from the WNW with a 0.6m 4s local chop from the NNE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
33 km away, 1 h 29 min ago
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Information about the Shabandar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Shabandar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Shabandar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Shabandar 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 (Shabandar) 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 Shabandar 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.
Shabandar is 26 km (16 miles) from the city of Kota Kinabalu. If you plan a holiday in Borneo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. Kota Kinabalu has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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