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Telescopes surfForecast / Mentawi Islands / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 May 2026 WIBForecast 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
30.3° 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 Monday (May 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m 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 1.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 11th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 12th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 15th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Telescopes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 60mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
215 | 202 | 211 | 672 | 447 | 711 | 682 | 501 | 561 | 595 | 643 | 491 | 1041 | 899 | 746 | 604 | 461 | 440 | 372 | 295 | 176 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | |
High Tide | 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 | 6:16AM1.37m | 6:42PM0.84m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:47PM-0.02m | 00:14AM-0.01m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
— | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 3 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 9 | 14 | 30 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
34 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 215 | 202 | 152 | 672 | 400 | 711 | 682 | 501 | 561 | 595 | 643 | 491 | 1041 | 899 | 746 | 604 | 461 | 440 | 372 | 295 | 176 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | S 18 | S 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 127 | 125 | 142 | 21 | 447 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 34 | 51 | 154 | 339 | 32 | 51 | 73 | 69 | 73 | 73 | 69 | 50 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 18 | W 8 | SSE 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 8 | SE 8 | W 16 | W 8 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 5 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | N 4 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 16 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 211 | 12 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 5 | 32 | 201 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 5 | 121 | 2 | 54 | 74 | 137 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 21 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 15 | 22 | 10 | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 51 | 40 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 40 | 31 |
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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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