Way Jambu surf break

Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 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
29.7° 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 12th May)5ft (1.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
510
574
519
455
427
799
874
757
906
566
529
476
264
272
212
183
200
175
172
309
Wind (km/h)
0
SW
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
0
S
5
ENE
5
WNW
10
W
5
N
5
S
5
S
5
NE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
NE
5
S
5
SW
5
ENE
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
on
cross-off
High Tide
9:19PM0.66m
9:09AM1.08m
9:55PM0.63m
9:42AM1.04m
10:36PM0.60m
10:18AM0.98m
11:28PM0.59m
10:58AM0.93m
00:38AM0.61m
11:51AM0.87m
1:56AM0.67m
1:02PM0.82m
2:59AM0.76m
Low Tide
3:26PM0.11m
2:24AM0.26m
4:01PM0.15m
2:53AM0.30m
4:40PM0.20m
3:24AM0.35m
5:23PM0.25m
4:03AM0.41m
6:13PM0.29m
4:59AM0.48m
7:10PM0.31m
6:35AM0.53m
8:06PM0.31m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:55
3
1
5
1
3
5
1
8
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
1
4
Temp °C
28
29
27
29
28
27
28
27
26
29
28
27
29
28
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
33
34
32
33
32
32
33
32
30
32
32
32
32
33
30
32
34
32
33
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
S
9
1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
SW
15
1
S
10
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
15
Energy kJ
139
227
287
519
218
398
799
874
757
906
566
529
476
264
272
212
81
70
80
172
309
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1
S
11
0.9
SW
15
0.9
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.4
SSE
7
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
Energy kJ
164
510
574
229
355
158
120
141
101
76
96
68
50
19
45
58
183
200
175
70
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.1
W
14
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
12
Energy kJ
379
115
119
117
455
427
212
168
103
4
72
61
23
21
21
21
19
11
125
127
93
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
28
186
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
44
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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