Way Jambu surf break

Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 18 May 2026 WIB
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Way Jambu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Way Jambu sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Way Jambu this week:

The surf forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Way Jambu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 18th May)6ft (1.8m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
2
4
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.4
S
12
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1354
1298
1018
490
432
556
498
635
557
705
588
783
757
844
1014
721
711
458
336
336
212
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
10
SE
5
NE
5
S
5
SW
5
NNE
10
W
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NE
5
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNW
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:08PM0.73m
8:07AM1.37m
8:56PM0.71m
8:55AM1.33m
9:47PM0.70m
9:45AM1.24m
10:43PM0.71m
10:38AM1.13m
11:47PM0.73m
11:35AM1.01m
00:56AM0.77m
12:38PM0.89m
2:06AM0.84m
Low Tide
2:19PM-0.06m
1:22AM0.14m
3:07PM-0.05m
2:08AM0.16m
3:56PM-0.00m
2:58AM0.20m
4:46PM0.06m
3:53AM0.28m
5:39PM0.13m
4:59AM0.37m
6:33PM0.20m
6:26AM0.44m
7:28PM0.25m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Temp °C
29
29
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
26
29
28
26
33
33
30
33
34
32
33
33
32
33
33
32
34
34
32
32
31
30
31
30
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
S
14
1.8
S
14
1.7
S
13
1.2
S
13
1.2
S
12
1.4
S
12
1
SW
16
1.2
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.5
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.9
SW
12
Energy kJ
1354
1298
1018
490
432
556
498
357
279
705
588
783
757
844
1014
721
711
458
336
336
212
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.6
SW
20
0.5
SW
18
1
S
9
0.9
S
8
1
SW
16
0.9
S
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.1
S
12
0.1
W
7
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
Energy kJ
40
239
155
152
102
504
224
635
557
194
143
109
81
74
3
1
43
45
64
65
41
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
21
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.7
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.3
WNW
8
0.9
S
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
W
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
71
41
26
304
273
14
123
13
6
6
6
4
1
1
2
2
9
8
8
7
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
8
Energy kJ
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
44
21
0
0
21
0
186
33
0
0
44
0
0
0
0
21
322
0
303
495
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
4
2
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Way Jambu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Way Jambu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Way Jambu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Way Jambu 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 (Way Jambu) 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 Way Jambu 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.

Way Jambu is 113 km (70 miles) from the city of Kotabumi. If you plan a holiday in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland, look for hotels and other accommodation in Kotabumi. Kotabumi has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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