Way Jambu surf break

Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 04 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 5th May)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
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
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
472
383
379
510
432
525
455
427
799
874
757
906
649
529
476
264
272
261
183
170
175
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
W
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
SW
5
W
5
N
5
SW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
W
5
W
5
NNE
5
SW
5
W
5
N
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
S
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross-on
High Tide
8:46PM0.70m
8:36AM1.13m
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
Low Tide
1:55AM0.23m
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
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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5:58
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:55
4
4
2
6
2
1
5
3
4
2
3
4
2
5
2
1
Temp °C
27
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
29
28
26
29
29
27
29
31
30
33
33
30
33
32
30
32
33
30
33
33
31
32
32
30
32
34
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
S
12
1.2
S
12
0.9
S
9
1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.2
S
10
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
Energy kJ
472
383
139
227
287
338
320
398
799
874
757
906
649
529
476
264
272
261
81
170
175
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
15
0.5
S
14
0.8
SSW
12
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
S
10
0.8
SW
13
0.7
S
10
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SW
13
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
7
Energy kJ
109
94
164
510
432
525
355
161
212
90
111
80
96
68
35
35
43
58
183
64
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
21
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
21
0.8
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
0.7
S
10
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.1
W
14
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SE
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
7
0.3
WNW
7
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
44
184
379
115
119
117
455
427
92
168
132
4
72
61
14
22
20
19
10
9
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SSE
7
Energy kJ
237
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
47
0
0
0
0
0
21
0
0
47
0
0
0
0
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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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