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Tioman Island surfForecast / Peninsular Malaysia / Malaysia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 +08Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tioman Island surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tioman Island sea temperature is
31.1° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tioman Island this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tioman Island in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 5AM.
| Wave Type | Time (+08) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 4s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tioman Island over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu night, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Sat 23 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NE 6 | N 4 | NE 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | SSE 3 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SSE 4 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | |
2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 10:06AM2.67m | 8:26PM1.48m | 10:57AM2.78m | 9:00PM1.46m | 11:49AM2.79m | 9:36PM1.44m | 12:42PM2.72m | 10:16PM1.42m | 1:36PM2.59m | 11:11PM1.38m | 2:28PM2.44m | 00:34AM1.31m | 3:19PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27AM0.02m | 4:49PM1.23m | 3:08AM-0.13m | 5:50PM1.29m | 3:52AM-0.19m | 6:51PM1.34m | 4:39AM-0.16m | 7:56PM1.37m | 5:28AM-0.04m | 9:04PM1.34m | 6:20AM0.17m | 10:05PM1.26m | 7:16AM0.42m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — |
 | 7:06 | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 |
2 | — | — | 6 | 3 | — | 8 | 5 | 3 | 12 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | N 4 | — | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | SE 3 | N 6 | N 7 | ESE 3 | N 7 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | SE 4 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 |
 kJ | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | N 6 | N 7 | NE 9 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NE 8 | N 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SSE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | — | SE 3 | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 745 | 601 | 745 | 745 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 745 | 601 | 601 | 745 | 601 | 601 | 745 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 601 | 601 |
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Information about the Tioman Island Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tioman Island provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tioman Island can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tioman Island 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 (Tioman Island) 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 Tioman Island 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.
Tioman Island is 58 km (36 miles) from Mersing. If you plan a holiday in Peninsular Malaysia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mersing. Mersing has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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