Telescopes surf break

Telescopes surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 WIB
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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
30.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 16 days are 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 10th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 14th May)5ft (1.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 28°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
1
3
0
1
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
180
180
134
215
202
211
672
447
711
597
501
561
595
561
506
902
778
659
595
390
433
Wind (km/h)
5
E
5
N
5
SE
5
E
0
ENE
5
SSE
5
SE
5
S
5
SSE
5
NE
10
WNW
0
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
10
NW
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
ENE
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
1:48AM0.67m
1:13PM0.85m
2:48AM0.78m
2:28PM0.85m
3:33AM0.92m
3:29PM0.86m
4:13AM1.05m
4:22PM0.87m
4:53AM1.18m
5:10PM0.87m
5:33AM1.29m
5:56PM0.86m
Low Tide
6:39PM0.31m
6:24AM0.45m
7:41PM0.29m
7:56AM0.43m
8:35PM0.24m
9:15AM0.35m
9:22PM0.18m
10:17AM0.24m
10:06PM0.12m
11:10AM0.13m
10:49PM0.06m
11:59AM0.03m
11:31PM0.02m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:19
6:19
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
2
3
2
9
5
3
20
2
1
14
Temp °C
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
29
28
28
28
27
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
26
32
34
32
32
34
32
32
33
34
33
32
32
30
31
30
31
30
27
30
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
1.3
SSW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
180
180
134
215
202
152
672
400
711
597
501
561
595
561
506
902
778
659
595
390
433
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSE
7
0.9
SSW
16
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
W
8
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.7
W
9
0.9
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
Energy kJ
21
20
21
127
125
142
30
447
25
18
25
21
30
83
116
97
86
97
109
104
78
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
7
0.3
W
7
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
18
0.3
W
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.4
W
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
SSE
7
0.5
S
18
0.8
S
16
0.3
SSE
8
0.4
N
4
0.2
SSE
7
0.5
N
4
0.6
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
9
9
42
21
21
211
12
16
19
20
22
23
11
150
334
13
5
5
9
157
89
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
N
4
0.5
N
5
Energy kJ
5
7
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
31
0
11
29
31
11
29
31
31
31
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Mentawi Islands
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
6
5
4
9
9
9
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
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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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