Way Jambu surf break

Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 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
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Way Jambu surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,545 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 17s period with SW 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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Way Jambu in the next 16 days are 2.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 28th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
726
2437
2374
2513
1994
1785
1533
1144
1045
862
771
626
569
407
382
561
814
752
745
870
1432
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
ENE
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
SW
10
NNE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
NE
5
WNW
10
WSW
10
N
5
WSW
on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
cross-on
on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:16PM0.67m
4:42AM1.03m
5:15PM0.66m
5:21AM1.07m
6:03PM0.65m
5:57AM1.10m
6:45PM0.65m
6:33AM1.12m
7:23PM0.65m
7:08AM1.13m
7:59PM0.65m
7:44AM1.13m
8:36PM0.65m
8:19AM1.12m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.32m
11:47AM0.26m
10:35PM0.32m
12:27PM0.19m
11:12PM0.31m
1:02PM0.14m
11:48PM0.30m
1:36PM0.11m
00:24AM0.28m
2:09PM0.09m
00:59AM0.27m
2:42PM0.09m
1:34AM0.27m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
<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
5:55
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
25
28
28
25
28
28
25
28
27
24
28
28
25
27
31
30
32
31
30
31
32
29
31
30
28
31
30
28
30
29
27
29
30
27
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
14
2.1
SW
17
2.2
SW
16
2.3
SW
16
2.1
SW
15
2.1
SW
14
1.9
SW
14
1.8
SW
13
1.7
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
12
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
11
1.2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
16
1.8
SSW
15
Energy kJ
721
2437
2374
2513
1994
1785
1533
1144
1045
862
771
626
569
407
297
561
814
752
745
870
1432
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
18
0.4
SSE
8
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
11
0.8
S
14
Energy kJ
726
24
37
17
16
13
13
12
12
12
13
61
105
330
382
222
75
180
428
423
250
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
SSE
8
0.2
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
WNW
8
0.1
W
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SW
21
0.4
S
14
0.5
SW
20
Energy kJ
24
14
14
13
13
6
5
9
12
4
32
18
7
2
7
6
6
6
72
61
186
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Distance (km)
346
0
0
343
0
0
47
0
0
47
0
0
44
0
44
44
0
0
567
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
4
4
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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