
Surf Forecasts:
Way Jambu surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 13 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 17s period, SSW swell with 3,353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 12th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 8ft (2.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | S 19 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1283 | 2777 | 2338 | 1851 | 1656 | 3353 | 2682 | 2061 | 1559 | 1377 | 926 | 783 | 643 | 719 | 683 | 472 | 476 | 346 | 319 | 686 | 580 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:04AM0.92m | 7:13PM1.20m | 7:40AM0.88m | 7:44PM1.21m | 8:14AM0.83m | 8:15PM1.20m | 8:47AM0.77m | 8:47PM1.16m | 9:18AM0.71m | 9:19PM1.10m | 9:51AM0.65m | 9:52PM1.03m | 10:27AM0.59m | 10:29PM0.95m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:52PM0.16m | 1:46AM0.07m | 1:18PM0.16m | 2:21AM0.05m | 1:44PM0.17m | 2:54AM0.07m | 2:10PM0.19m | 3:28AM0.10m | 2:36PM0.21m | 4:02AM0.16m | 3:02PM0.25m | 4:41AM0.23m | 3:28PM0.31m | ||||||||
5:45 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | |
— | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
1283 | 2777 | 2338 | 1851 | 1423 | 3353 | 2682 | 2061 | 1559 | 1377 | 926 | 523 | 643 | 719 | 683 | 322 | 476 | 346 | 218 | 686 | 580 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | — | SSW 20 | S 19 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SSW 12 | W 17 | S 12 | SW 15 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | S 10 | S 6 |
777 | — | — | 634 | 1656 | 46 | 53 | — | 96 | 56 | 366 | 783 | 392 | 6 | 180 | 472 | 38 | 170 | 319 | 18 | 73 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | W 17 | S 16 | SW 21 | W 16 | S 10 | S 10 | W 15 | SW 12 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 183 | 203 | 54 | 66 | 56 | 6 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 31 | 19 | 4 | 118 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 12 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
40 | 53 | 34 | 48 | 72 | 90 | 94 | 101 | 150 | 94 | 73 | 118 | 103 | 547 | 99 | 142 | 138 | 90 | 73 | 91 | 127 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 326 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 547 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 633 | 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.










