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Way Jambu Surf Forecast
/ Sumatra – Mainland (12 surf breaks) /
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Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 15 May 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.6° 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 Friday (May 15) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Way Jambu in the next 16 days are 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Fri 15th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 15th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | |
1415 | 1247 | 1008 | 889 | 596 | 514 | 613 | 482 | 1280 | 1354 | 1442 | 1018 | 759 | 584 | 504 | 498 | 635 | 557 | 705 | 588 | 875 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:42PM0.76m | 5:51AM1.25m | 6:33PM0.75m | 6:35AM1.33m | 7:21PM0.74m | 7:20AM1.38m | 8:08PM0.73m | 8:07AM1.37m | 8:56PM0.71m | 8:55AM1.33m | 9:47PM0.70m | 9:45AM1.24m | 10:43PM0.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:57AM0.15m | 11:11PM0.21m | 12:45PM0.04m | 11:54PM0.17m | 1:32PM-0.03m | 00:37AM0.15m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — |
1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 6 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 1415 | 1247 | 1008 | 889 | 596 | 514 | 613 | 482 | 1280 | 1354 | 1442 | 1018 | 759 | 584 | 480 | 464 | 357 | 557 | 705 | 588 | 875 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSW 15 | S 18 | S 16 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 21 | 20 | 19 | 28 | 41 | 228 | 216 | 422 | 39 | 39 | 239 | 155 | 304 | 270 | 504 | 498 | 635 | 279 | 196 | 149 | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 16 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 13 | 22 | 181 | 43 | 40 | 57 | 72 | 71 | 40 | 40 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | 13 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 188 | 47 | 33 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 0 |
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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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