Squealers
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s SW | 18 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 24 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.2 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 24 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.2 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 24 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.2 m | 0.8m 11s SW | 23 km/h off | 0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 13s SW | 24 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 13s SW | 29 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.1m 14s SW | 32 km/h off | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 14s SW | 30 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 13s SW | 24 km/h off | 0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 13s SW | 21 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 13s SW | 23 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 25 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 26 km/h off | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 24 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 20 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 22 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 24 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 12s SW | 23 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 12s SW | 22 km/h cross | 0.2m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 18 E off | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 24 ESE off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 24 ESE off | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 24 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 24 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 24 ESE cross | 0.0m |
| 1 PM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 24 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 25 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 11s | 24 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 12s | 24 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 12s | 23 ESE off | 0.9m |
| 6 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 11s | 23 ESE off | 0.9m |
| 7 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 11s | 22 ESE off | 0.8m |
| 8 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 11s | 23 ESE off | 0.6m |
| 9 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 11s | 23 ESE off | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 10s | 22 ESE off | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 11s | 22 ESE off | 0.0m |
| 12 AM | 1.2m | 0.8m SW | 11s | 22 E off | 0.0m |
| 1 AM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 21 E off | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 1.2m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 21 E off | 0.5m |
| 3 AM | 1.3m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 19 ESE off | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.3m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 21 E off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.3m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 23 E off | 1.3m |
| 6 AM | 1.3m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 24 E off | 1.4m |
About Squealers
Squealers is a heavy, fast reef break on Rote that demands respect from experienced surfers. The wave throws up powerful, hollow sections that can squeal through with serious speed, making it a thrilling but unforgiving ride. Sharp reef and strong currents mean only confident advanced surfers should paddle out. When conditions align, it delivers some of the most exciting waves on the island.
Local knowledge
The reef here is notoriously shallow and razor-sharp — a wipeout at the wrong section will put you on live coral fast, so booties and a helmet are worth considering on bigger days. Strong lateral currents and rips can push you wide of the channel quickly, making a challenging paddle back or a tricky exit. Crowds are manageable but the wave moves so fast that collisions are a real risk if priority isn't respected.
Squealers is accessible by boat from Ba'a or the main accommodation hubs around Nemberala — most local guesthouses and boat operators run transfers and know the spot well. There is no meaningful paddle-out from shore; a boat drop into the channel is the standard approach, and boat-assisted pickups after your session are strongly recommended given the reef and current. Arrange a boat driver who knows the break to hold position near the channel — this is not a spot to freelance your access.
On standard overhead-to-double-overhead days bring a performance shortboard or a step-up with some extra volume in the nose — the wave is fast and hollow and rewards a board that can handle speed and late drops. When it jumps to triple overhead or more, a proper step-up or semi-gun (6'6"–7'2") is the right call; getting caught on an under-gunned board here has consequences.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Squealers vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squealers Best now this spot | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 18 off | Good |
| 1 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 18 off | Good |
| 1 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 18 off | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 18 off | Good |
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Surfing in Rote
Full Rote surf guide →Rote is Indonesia's southernmost inhabited island, a low, dry, sun-bleached slip of land hanging off the bottom of Timor in East Nusa Tenggara. It's about as far from the Bali crowds as you can get and still find world-class surf — which is exactly the point. The scene revolves around the village of Nemberala (Nembrala) on the west coast, where a string of guesthouses, surf camps and warungs line up behind the reef.
✈️Getting there
Reaching Rote is half the adventure. First fly to Kupang (Timor) — El Tari Airport (KOE) — via Bali (Denpasar) or Jakarta, usually with a connection. From Kupang's Bolok harbour you take the fast ferry across to Rote's port at Ba'a, a crossing of roughly 1.5–2 hours; a slower car ferry also runs but takes longer.
🛵Getting around
Once you're in Nemberala, most of the popular waves are close — T-Land, Boa and the beach breaks are within easy reach, and several spots are walkable or a short paddle from the main strip.
🌤️Climate & season
Rote has a pronounced dry, savanna-like climate — drier than Bali and noticeably so. The dry season runs roughly May to October and is the surf season: this is when consistent groundswell arrives and the dependable southeast trade winds groom the west-coast lefts, holding most of the season's offshore conditions.