Telescopes surf break

Telescopes surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 11 Jan 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
29.2° 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 (Jan 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 7PM. 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+) 7PM (Sun 11th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 11th Jan)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 17th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
S
0.5
WSW
0.4
SW
0.5
S
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
Period(s) (?)11111189913917161515141414141413161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)115113824944444443148206269330327289289192184173175416318
Wind
(km/h)
0
ENE
5
NNW
5
W
10
NW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
W
15
WNW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
20
WNW
20
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
on
crossoncross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
ononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:06AM
0.68
1:32PM
0.90
1:24AM
0.59
2:38PM
0.91
2:56AM
0.55
3:39PM
0.94
4:11AM
0.55
4:33PM
0.99
5:08AM
0.59
5:18PM
1.05
5:52AM
0.63
5:59PM
1.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
0.44
5:49AM
0.26
7:27PM
0.46
6:37AM
0.30
9:40PM
0.43
7:38AM
0.32
11:02PM
0.36
8:48AM
0.31
11:38PM
0.29
9:54AM
0.28
12:07AM
0.22
10:48AM
0.23
12:34AM
0.16
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:36--6:36--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--2--2--1----11116112317
Temp. °C272828272827272827272827272827282727262627
Feels °C (?)313232313130303029303028293027292828292829
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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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