Telescopes surf break

Telescopes surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 17 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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Telescopes in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 22nd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 23rd Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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 Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
3
3
0
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.9
SSW
1
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
S
0.8
S
0.9
SW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)141413131313131312121313121415161514161614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)469363412347304342249234227227238209147140414314275297806329659
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
5
SW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
S
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
SE
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
S
10
SE
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SE
10
SW
10
SSE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassoncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.10
6:12AM
0.98
6:16PM
1.14
6:41AM
1.10
6:50PM
1.14
7:12AM
1.20
7:23PM
1.11
7:44AM
1.27
7:57PM
1.04
8:20AM
1.29
8:32PM
0.95
8:58AM
1.26
9:09PM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:52PM
0.11
11:52AM
0.14
12:20AM
0.04
12:33PM
0.07
12:49AM
-0.00
1:13PM
0.01
1:19AM
-0.03
1:54PM
-0.01
1:51AM
-0.04
2:36PM
0.01
2:24AM
-0.01
3:21PM
0.07
2:59AM
0.04
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:32--6:32--6:32--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:30-
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
2110--4--------------2
Temp. °C272828282828282828282929282828282828282928
Feels °C (?)293232323131313030313333313130303030333332
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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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