Way Jambu surf break

Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 21 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)

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 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 2.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WIB) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 21st May)5ft (1.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 28th May)7ft (2.1m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
2
3
4
2
2
3
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
705
588
1126
757
1045
1088
777
799
525
336
331
149
114
149
864
748
917
795
667
1030
2465
Wind (km/h)
5
S
5
W
10
NNE
5
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
WNW
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
S
10
S
5
N
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
W
10
W
5
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
10
NE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
High Tide
10:43PM0.71m
10:38AM1.13m
11:47PM0.73m
11:35AM1.01m
00:56AM0.77m
12:38PM0.89m
2:06AM0.84m
1:51PM0.78m
3:08AM0.91m
3:07PM0.71m
3:59AM0.98m
4:16PM0.67m
Low Tide
4:46PM0.06m
3:53AM0.28m
5:39PM0.13m
4:59AM0.37m
6:33PM0.20m
6:26AM0.44m
7:28PM0.25m
8:12AM0.46m
8:21PM0.29m
9:48AM0.41m
9:11PM0.31m
10:56AM0.34m
9:55PM0.32m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<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
3
2
6
1
2
2
1
1
3
3
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
29
29
26
29
29
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
34
34
31
32
33
31
31
32
30
33
33
31
32
32
30
31
31
30
32
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.5
SSW
16
1.3
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.6
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
S
8
0.7
SW
12
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
18
2.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
705
588
1126
757
1045
1088
777
799
525
336
331
149
68
149
864
748
917
795
667
1030
2465
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
10
0.9
S
10
0.2
W
7
0.7
S
9
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
W
6
0.4
W
5
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
SW
12
0.7
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.5
SSE
8
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
14
0.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
198
143
4
78
1
1
4
10
9
33
46
43
114
66
70
55
54
40
446
500
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
S
12
0.2
W
7
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
8
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
S
11
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.5
SSE
8
0.3
WNW
8
Energy kJ
6
6
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
15
12
13
111
125
15
16
27
26
25
40
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
8
Energy kJ
112
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Distance (km)
13
4
0
28
336
0
186
33
0
44
44
0
0
47
0
0
47
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia - Sumatra - Mainland
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
4
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
6
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
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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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