
Surf Forecasts:
Way Jambu surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, SSW swell with 2,357 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period with SSE swell.
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 (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s is also forecast. 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 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
612 | 697 | 334 | 665 | 388 | 217 | 353 | 275 | 485 | 347 | 392 | 1274 | 735 | 1021 | 1055 | 1652 | 1044 | 1561 | 1321 | 1155 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:38PM0.50m | 5:12AM0.98m | 6:27PM0.55m | 5:59AM1.03m | 7:04PM0.61m | 6:40AM1.08m | 7:37PM0.68m | 7:16AM1.11m | 8:08PM0.75m | 7:50AM1.13m | 8:37PM0.83m | 8:21AM1.11m | 9:06PM0.90m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:45PM0.40m | 12:47PM0.21m | 10:58PM0.38m | 1:17PM0.16m | 11:54PM0.34m | 1:43PM0.13m | 00:40AM0.31m | 2:08PM0.11m | 1:22AM0.29m | 2:31PM0.09m | 2:01AM0.28m | 2:54PM0.09m | 2:41AM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 27 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSW 15 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
375 | 373 | 334 | 348 | 388 | 197 | 353 | 112 | 485 | 347 | 352 | 1274 | 735 | 1021 | 1055 | 1652 | 1044 | 1561 | 1321 | 1155 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 7 | SW 21 | SSE 7 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 12 | WNW 11 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | WNW 10 | SSW 20 |
183 | 142 | 128 | 106 | 318 | 217 | 2 | 275 | 66 | 224 | 51 | 113 | 286 | 421 | 305 | 11 | 59 | 70 | 10 | 821 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 17 | SW 12 | SW 12 | W 9 | SSW 16 | SE 8 | S 14 | SW 20 | S 5 | S 15 | SSE 7 | SW 22 | WNW 11 | SSW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SSE 6 |
37 | 51 | 119 | 157 | 52 | 35 | 2 | 80 | 32 | 61 | 392 | 20 | 287 | 47 | 118 | 22 | 107 | 10 | 10 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | SSE 10 | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
612 | 697 | — | 665 | — | — | 166 | 243 | — | 94 | — | 120 | 60 | 90 | 68 | 80 | 95 | 122 | 85 | 141 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 0 | 21 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 21 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 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.










