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Wanjapu surfForecast / Sumba / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 pm Saturday 16 May 2026 WITAForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Wanjapu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wanjapu sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wanjapu this week:
The surf forecast for Wanjapu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Wanjapu in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WITA) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Fri 22nd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wanjapu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
1058 | 1077 | 902 | 915 | 969 | 955 | 928 | 536 | 572 | 437 | 522 | 447 | 517 | 651 | 803 | 882 | 1039 | 906 | 1140 | 924 | 1108 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:13PM2.38m | 9:58AM3.12m | 10:54PM2.41m | 10:38AM3.21m | 11:35PM2.39m | 11:19AM3.21m | 00:17AM2.33m | 12:02PM3.10m | 1:03AM2.25m | 12:48PM2.90m | 1:53AM2.16m | 1:38PM2.63m | 2:53AM2.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:03PM0.07m | 3:48AM0.69m | 4:43PM-0.10m | 4:28AM0.64m | 5:25PM-0.16m | 5:08AM0.63m | 6:07PM-0.11m | 5:50AM0.67m | 6:51PM0.04m | 6:35AM0.77m | 7:37PM0.24m | 7:26AM0.92m | 8:27PM0.47m | 8:27AM1.08m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | 5:49 |
2 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 1058 | 1077 | 902 | 915 | 969 | 955 | 928 | 536 | 572 | 437 | 336 | 251 | 517 | 651 | 803 | 882 | 1039 | 906 | 1140 | 924 | 1108 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 19 | — | — | — | — | 22 | 18 | 50 | 236 | 133 | 522 | 447 | 247 | 135 | 90 | 18 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 22 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 6 | W 16 | W 8 | W 16 | W 16 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 18 | 72 | 16 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 20 | 12 | 10 | — | 11 | 15 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 0 | 119 | 119 | 108 | 0 | 108 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Wanjapu Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Wanjapu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Wanjapu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Wanjapu 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 (Wanjapu) 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 Wanjapu 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.
Wanjapu is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Adalara. If you plan a holiday in Sumba, look for hotels and other accommodation in Adalara. Adalara has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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