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Tropical's surfForecast / Sumbawa / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 WITAForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tropical's surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tropical's sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tropical's this week:
The surf forecast for Tropical's over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 8PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tropical's in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8PM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tropical's over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, 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 |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
929 | 915 | 1114 | 1240 | 1355 | 1299 | 700 | 690 | 618 | 508 | 405 | 675 | 651 | 763 | 696 | 962 | 1055 | 975 | 911 | 1034 | 821 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 10:02PM2.27m | 9:48AM3.00m | 10:42PM2.30m | 10:27AM3.09m | 11:23PM2.29m | 11:09AM3.09m | 00:05AM2.24m | 11:52AM2.99m | 00:50AM2.16m | 12:37PM2.79m | 1:39AM2.08m | 1:26PM2.54m | 2:37AM2.01m | 2:23PM2.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:34AM0.65m | 4:30PM-0.09m | 4:13AM0.59m | 5:12PM-0.15m | 4:54AM0.58m | 5:54PM-0.10m | 5:36AM0.61m | 6:39PM0.03m | 6:21AM0.71m | 7:25PM0.23m | 7:12AM0.86m | 8:14PM0.45m | 8:14AM1.02m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — |
 | 6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 |
— | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 8 | — | 1 | 7 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 929 | 915 | 1114 | 1240 | 1355 | 1299 | 700 | 690 | 618 | 508 | 405 | 385 | 651 | 763 | 696 | 962 | 1055 | 975 | 911 | 1034 | 821 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | S 18 | S 5 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SSW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | W 15 |
| kJ | 9 | 6 | 160 | 21 | 22 | 72 | 67 | 184 | 127 | 442 | 389 | 675 | 239 | 174 | 119 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 19 | SE 5 | W 24 | SW 24 | — | SW 21 | W 9 | W 9 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | W 15 | W 16 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 37 | 6 | 11 | 22 | — | 71 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | 20 | 18 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 5 | 14 | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | — | 69 | — | — | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 3 |
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Information about the Tropical's Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tropical's provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tropical's can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tropical's 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 (Tropical's) 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 Tropical's 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.
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