Telescopes surf break

Telescopes surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 27 Mar 2026 WIB
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Telescopes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Telescopes sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Telescopes this week:

The surf forecast for Telescopes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 28th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.6
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121113131313121212111615151414141313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)29426024611419818616912712310517322622026829723618017517211177
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
W
10
NW
15
NW
10
NE
5
W
5
S
0
N
5
W
10
W
10
NE
5
SW
5
ESE
15
SE
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossglassononcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:46AM
0.59
3:00PM
0.96
4:02AM
0.71
4:07PM
1.01
4:52AM
0.85
4:58PM
1.05
5:31AM
0.98
5:40PM
1.07
6:06AM
1.08
6:17PM
1.06
6:38AM
1.16
6:51PM
1.03
7:08AM
1.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:48PM
0.33
7:23AM
0.39
10:10PM
0.27
9:24AM
0.36
10:52PM
0.21
10:38AM
0.28
11:22PM
0.16
11:27AM
0.21
11:48PM
0.12
12:06PM
0.14
12:13AM
0.09
12:41PM
0.10
12:37AM
0.07
Fri
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22
Sunset6:30--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:28--6:28--6:28--
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
cloud
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thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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Rain (mm)
-21-91-4--6--81----2-
Temp. °C292828292828262728282828292928282828282828
Feels °C (?)323133333030293032323132323233323231323133
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Information about the Telescopes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Telescopes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Telescopes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Telescopes 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 (Telescopes) 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 Telescopes 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Mentawi Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Telescopes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Mentawi Islands, consider staying in Padang which is 148 km (92 miles) away.

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