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Shabandar surfForecast / Borneo / Malaysia
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Shabandar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Shabandar sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Shabandar this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Shabandar in the next 16 days are 0.8m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (+08) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Shabandar over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20 | 4 | 6 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | on | on | off | on | glass | off | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:44AM 1.00 | 12:04PM 1.63 | 12:28PM 1.65 | 12:58PM 1.64 | 1:34PM 1.61 | 2:19PM 1.57 | 3:23PM 1.51 | |||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:59AM 0.98 | 8:16PM 0.31 | 9:06PM 0.34 | 10:07PM 0.38 | 11:25PM 0.41 | 12:46AM 0.41 | 1:49AM 0.39 | |||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | - | 4 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | |
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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 16 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.












