Wanjapu Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Sumba, Indonesia)

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Wanjapu Surf Guide

Wanjapu in Sumba is an exposed reef break that has consistent surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the northeast. Clean groundswells prevail and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The reef provides both left and right breaks. Best around high tide. Sometimes crowded. Watch out for rips, rocks and sharks.

Wanjapu Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	4	consistent	28.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Wanjapu:

The best conditions reported for surf at Wanjapu occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Northeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Wanjapu (for consistent clean waves)?

aprilBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Wanjapu with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of April. Clean surfable waves are typically found 76% of the time in April while 23% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 1% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

76%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

23%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Wanjapu Location Map

Interactive Wanjapu surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Wanjapu is Muhammad Salahuddin (Bima) Airport (BMU) in Indonesia, 129 km (80 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Wanjapu is Mau Hau (Waingapu) Airport (WGP), also in Indonesia, 141 km (88 miles) away.

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Please note that some surf spot locations are approximate to protect their exact location while others are not shown at close zoom level.

Wanjapu Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 26 May 2026, 13:29 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 26
ft, °F	11AM	2PM	5PM	8PM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	17	17	17	17
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross- off

Tides at Wanjapu

Current tide and informaton

For Bondo Kodi, 2 km from Wanjapu.

Next High Water: 07:05pm | 1.89m

Next Low Water: 12:54am | 1.05m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
high tide
low tide

Wanjapu Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 27.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (28.7 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Wanjapu won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 28.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite