
Surf Forecasts:
Way Jambu surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 16s period, SW swell with 2,465 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 15s period with SW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 6s is also forecast. 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 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 7PM. 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 (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 13th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Way Jambu over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2931 | 2496 | 1925 | 1933 | 1909 | 1776 | 1415 | 1254 | 1158 | 1191 | 1208 | 1319 | 1277 | 1143 | 742 | 807 | 701 | 581 | 1227 | 2116 | 2173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:20PM1.17m | 8:35AM0.96m | 8:52PM1.18m | 9:09AM0.87m | 9:24PM1.15m | 9:41AM0.78m | 9:56PM1.10m | 10:11AM0.68m | 10:30PM1.02m | 10:43AM0.60m | 11:09PM0.94m | 11:21AM0.52m | 00:01AM0.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:01PM0.09m | 2:39AM0.09m | 2:26PM0.11m | 3:16AM0.11m | 2:51PM0.14m | 3:53AM0.15m | 3:14PM0.18m | 4:30AM0.21m | 3:37PM0.22m | 5:11AM0.28m | 4:00PM0.27m | 6:05AM0.35m | 4:23PM0.33m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
— | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 3 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
2931 | 2496 | 1925 | 1933 | 1909 | 1776 | 1415 | 1254 | 1158 | 1191 | 1208 | 1319 | 1277 | 1143 | 742 | 807 | 701 | 581 | 1227 | 2116 | 2173 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | W 19 | W 18 | SSE 7 | W 18 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | W 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 19 | SW 18 | W 8 | W 8 | SSE 7 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 18 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 7 |
99 | 30 | 25 | 75 | 24 | 90 | 77 | 5 | 149 | 167 | 133 | 252 | 1 | 1 | 79 | 61 | 98 | 388 | 564 | 17 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 20 | — | — | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 16 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | SW 16 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 |
30 | — | — | 24 | — | 5 | 5 | 22 | 72 | 97 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 254 | 10 | 19 | 18 | 17 | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
158 | 115 | 110 | 129 | 125 | 193 | 154 | 108 | 286 | 320 | 125 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 128 | 86 | 106 | 86 | 110 | 85 | 156 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 1025 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 44 | 21 | 44 | 562 | 13 | 44 | 562 | 0 | 44 | 953 | 21 | 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.










