Tablolong
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.5m 11s WSW | 8 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.5m 11s WSW | 10 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.5m 11s WSW | 10 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.5m 11s WSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 10s WSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 10s WSW | 10 km/h cross | -1.0m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 10s WSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 10s WSW | 21 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 14 km/h off | -1.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 26 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 19 km/h cross | -1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 8s WSW | 25 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.2m 8s WSW | 25 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 8s WSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 11s | 11 SSE cross | -0.6m |
| 5 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 14 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 7 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 14 SE cross | 1.2m |
| 9 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 1.7m |
| 10 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 2.0m |
| 11 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 1.9m |
| 12 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 1.4m |
| 1 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 3 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | -0.7m |
| 4 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | -1.2m |
| 5 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | -1.3m |
| 6 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | -1.0m |
| 7 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 8 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 13 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 10 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 18 SSE cross | 1.3m |
| 11 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 21 SE cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 21 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 1 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 20 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 23 SE cross | -0.1m |
About Tablolong
Tablolong ist ein angenehmer, mittlerer Reef Break in der Nähe von Kupang an der Westspitze von Timor, der konsistente, handhabbare Wellen in einer beeindruckenden Kulisse bietet. Der Break produziert in der Regel saubere, rollende Wände, die Surfer ansprechen, die ihren Stil und ihr Selbstvertrauen am Reef entwickeln möchten. Die Nähe zu Kupang macht es zu einem der bequemeren Surfziele auf der Insel.
Local knowledge
Das Riff ist bei Ebbe flach und mit scharfem Korallen und Seeigeln bedeckt — Neoprenschuhe sind dringend empfohlen, und ein Wipeout im falschen Bereich wird dich mit beiden bekannt machen. Bei größeren Swells gibt es eine moderate Strömung entlang des Riffrandes, also kenne deinen Ausstiegspunkt, bevor du hinaus paddelst. Bootsverkehr von Fischereifahrzeugen, die aus dem Gebiet von Tablolong operieren, kann in den frühen Morgenstunden ein Problem sein, also behalte den Überblick.
Tablolong liegt etwa 30 km südwestlich von Kupang — nimm die Küstenstraße in Richtung des Dorfes Tablolong, wo du in der Nähe der Fischergemeinde und der lokalen Warungs am Strand parken kannst. Paddel über den Kanal auf der rechten Seite des Breaks hinaus, um das Klettern über das exponierte Riff zu vermeiden; der Kanal ist bei mittlerem bis hohem Tide am leichtesten zu erkennen. Verlasse den Spot auf demselben Weg und vermeide es, bei Ebbe auf das Riffregal zu treten.
Ein Mid-Length oder ein vielseitiges Shortboard im Bereich von 6'4"–7'0" deckt hier die meisten Bedingungen ab — die Welle belohnt sanftes, fließendes Surfen anstelle von radikaler Kraft. Bei seltenen größeren Swells bring ein Step-Up mit; ein Fish oder ein Fun Shape ist an kleineren, kraftvolleren Tagen eine gute Wahl.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Tablolong vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tablolong this spot | 0.5m | 0.5m 11s | 11 cross | Fair |
| 8 km away | 0.5m | 0.4m 11s | 15 cross | Fair |
| 11 km away | 0.6m | 0.5m 11s | 15 on | Fair |
| Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs Best now 13 km away | 0.9m | 0.9m 11s | 8 cross | Good |
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Surfing in Timor
Full Timor surf guide →Timor sits at the far southeastern end of the Indonesian archipelago, in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), sharing the island with the independent nation of Timor-Leste. For surfers, it's the gritty, frontier alternative to Bali's polish — a place where you trade comfort and crowds for empty line-ups, raw landscapes and genuine exploration.
✈️Getting there
The gateway is Kupang's El Tari Airport (KOE), with regular domestic flights from Bali (Denpasar) — around 1.5 hours — and connections via Jakarta, Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. Some smaller carriers link Kupang to the outer islands.
🛵Getting around
On Timor itself, scooter and motorbike rental is the most flexible way to reach spots like Tablolong, Oetune and Kolbano — though Kolbano is a serious drive (several hours east of Kupang). Cars with a driver are widely available in Kupang and worth it for longer hauls or if you're hauling boards and gear.
🌤️Climate & season
Timor has one of the most pronounced dry seasons in Indonesia, sitting in a rain-shadowed, savanna-like corner of NTT. The dry season runs roughly May to October — and this is also prime surf time, when consistent southeast trade winds groom the swells and rainfall is minimal.