Telescopes surf break

Telescopes surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 24 Dec 2025 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
29.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 12 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 28th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 28th Dec)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 27th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Telescopes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
2
0
0
3
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.8
SW
1.9
W
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SW
1.2
SSW
1
SW
1
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.7
S
0.8
S
0.9
S
Period(s) (?)13141816147191817161615141413131313101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1341891541362453763395479756837295764074072151781388094121146
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
20
W
25
WNW
30
W
40
W
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
WSW
0
NW
10
E
5
NE
5
S
0
ESE
5
W
20
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
0
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffglasscross-
off
glassoncross-
on
onglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:53PM
1.13
9:37AM
0.78
9:26PM
1.08
10:21AM
0.82
10:03PM
1.01
11:14AM
0.86
10:49PM
0.92
12:16PM
0.91
11:51PM
0.81
1:24PM
0.98
1:14AM
0.72
2:31PM
1.06
2:45AM
0.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:21PM
0.20
3:28AM
0.12
3:04PM
0.25
4:04AM
0.13
3:54PM
0.31
4:43AM
0.15
4:53PM
0.36
5:27AM
0.17
6:04PM
0.38
6:16AM
0.18
7:29PM
0.37
7:13AM
0.19
8:59PM
0.32
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:16--6:16--
Sunset-6:28--6:28--6:29--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30-
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thunderstorm
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
--109912106871092-2131451-
Temp. °C282928272827272627272626272727272827262526
Feels °C (?)303230272727292929292830313131323230292930
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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 12 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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