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Way Jambu Surf Forecast
/ Sumatra – Mainland (12 surf breaks) /
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Way Jambu surfForecast / Sumatra – Mainland / Indonesia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 WIBForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 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 Saturday (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 15s. 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WIB) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 4th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 7th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 95mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 342 | 264 | 236 | 142 | 290 | 273 | 357 | 290 | 257 | 241 | 378 | 642 | 212 | 247 | 257 | 230 | 213 | 288 | 536 | 458 | 471 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 8:00PM 0.90 | 8:06AM 1.18 | 8:32PM 0.85 | 8:35AM 1.17 | 9:03PM 0.78 | 9:04AM 1.14 | 9:32PM 0.72 | 9:34AM 1.08 | 10:02PM 0.65 | 10:06AM 1.02 | 10:34PM 0.59 | 10:41AM 0.95 | 11:17PM 0.53 | 11:25AM 0.89 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:42AM 0.17 | 2:37PM 0.08 | 2:05AM 0.17 | 3:09PM 0.09 | 2:29AM 0.19 | 3:41PM 0.12 | 2:53AM 0.21 | 4:15PM 0.17 | 3:16AM 0.25 | 4:54PM 0.24 | 3:41AM 0.30 | 5:42PM 0.31 | 4:06AM 0.36 | ||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | ||
| Sunset | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 36 | - | 3 | 44 | 5 | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Temp. °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | ||
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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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