Nias Surf

Detailed Nias surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Nias. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Nias. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Nias over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Nias and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.

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Nias Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Nias Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Nias coastline are also listed below.

Nias Photos

Nias Wavefinder

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6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
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Best forecast wave conditions in Nias
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
S
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
508
644
702
409
941
1024
1145
1240
1114
1083
743
1536
1255
1031
1002
590
286
222
304
258
392
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
WSW
0
NNW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
ESE
10
ESE
0
W
5
ESE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SE
10
S
10
SSE
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
10:26PM0.57m
10:08AM0.61m
11:20PM0.61m
10:55AM0.54m
00:25AM0.60m
11:59AM0.46m
1:36AM0.63m
1:25PM0.40m
2:47AM0.68m
2:58PM0.38m
3:52AM0.75m
4:21PM0.44m
4:49AM0.81m
Low Tide
4:05PM0.11m
3:59AM0.25m
4:40PM0.12m
5:07AM0.27m
5:25PM0.12m
6:37AM0.28m
6:18PM0.12m
8:24AM0.25m
7:23PM0.12m
9:54AM0.19m
8:34PM0.11m
10:59AM0.12m
9:41PM0.08m
11:51AM0.06m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
 mm
10
1
2
1
1
Max °C
28
28
27
28
26
26
26
27
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
Min °C
28
27
27
27
24
25
26
26
27
27
27
27
28
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
Chill °C
28
28
27
28
26
26
26
27
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
27
27
27
28
27
27
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:31
6:31
6:31
6:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:39
6:38
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:37
6:37
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
0.9
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
15
1.6
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
15
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
14
1.7
SSW
16
1.7
SSW
15
1.6
SW
14
1.6
SW
14
1.3
SSW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
S
13
1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
1.1
SSW
12
Energy kJ
508
644
702
409
941
1024
1145
1240
1114
1083
743
1536
1255
1031
1002
590
286
222
304
258
392
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.9
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
0.8
SW
18
0.6
SSE
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSE
8
0.5
W
11
0.4
SSE
7
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.5
W
11
0.5
W
12
0.6
WNW
12
Energy kJ
113
131
103
104
80
100
96
78
54
61
375
66
41
23
57
18
236
144
64
72
109
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
8
Energy kJ
21
Sea °C
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Diff °C
000000000000000000+100

Nias Surf Breaks

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