Way Jambu surf break

Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 08 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
29.9° 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 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. 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 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (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

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
906
649
529
476
264
215
212
229
234
249
245
252
915
1300
928
810
661
590
581
669
620
Wind (km/h)
0
WSW
5
S
5
NE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
5
SSE
5
S
5
ENE
5
WSW
5
WSW
5
ENE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
NE
5
WNW
5
WNW
5
N
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
10:18AM0.98m
11:28PM0.59m
10:58AM0.93m
00:38AM0.61m
11:51AM0.87m
1:56AM0.67m
1:02PM0.82m
2:59AM0.76m
2:25PM0.78m
3:46AM0.88m
3:41PM0.77m
4:28AM1.01m
4:46PM0.76m
Low Tide
5:23PM0.25m
4:03AM0.41m
6:13PM0.29m
4:59AM0.48m
7:10PM0.31m
6:35AM0.53m
8:06PM0.31m
8:35AM0.50m
8:58PM0.30m
10:02AM0.41m
9:44PM0.28m
11:05AM0.28m
10:28PM0.25m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
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
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
2
1
2
2
1
2
9
4
Temp °C
29
28
26
29
29
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
27
28
28
26
33
32
30
32
34
30
32
33
30
32
33
30
33
32
30
33
32
31
33
32
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1.5
SW
14
1.6
SW
16
1.5
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.4
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
906
649
529
476
264
215
212
229
234
249
245
251
915
1300
928
810
661
590
581
669
620
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
7
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
S
7
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.5
SSE
7
0.4
SSE
7
1
SSW
13
Energy kJ
103
96
87
77
48
60
41
62
49
45
33
144
43
31
30
28
24
27
27
15
341
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.3
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
WNW
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.4
SSE
6
Energy kJ
4
72
61
13
86
20
22
21
11
127
163
252
4
4
4
6
5
12
11
11
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
21
0
0
0
0
28
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
8
9
8
6
4
7
5
5
5
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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