Dylan’s Right
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 10s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 7 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 10s | 4 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 10s | 3 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 1 NE off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 2 NE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 5 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 4 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 4 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 6 ESE cross | 0.5m |
About Dylan’s Right
Dylan's Right (también llamado simplemente Dylan's) es una derecha afilada, larga y hueca ubicada en la costa suroeste de Simeulue, frente a un canal profundo con fondo de coral. El take-off es comprometido, pero la recompensa es un barrel perfecto y prolongado, seguido de secciones ideales para maniobras. Es una ola que ha ganado fama rápidamente por su consistencia, su calidad y el poco crowd en comparación con spots similares en las Mentawais o Bali.
Local knowledge
Coral vivo poco profundo y cortante a lo largo de toda la ola — el take-off es sobre un arrecife que se vuelve muy superficial en swells grandes, y las caídas aquí significan cortes de arrecife, no arena blanda. La ola rompe junto a un canal profundo, por lo que hay una corriente notable que jala hacia él y a lo largo de él en los sets más grandes, y con marea baja de sicigias el labio interior del arrecife es genuinamente peligroso. Estás en una zona remota de la costa suroeste de Simeulue, así que cualquier laceración de arrecife o hold-down queda a horas de atención médica real — lleva un buen botiquín de primeros auxilios y toma en serio los cortes de coral para evitar infecciones.
La mayoría de los surfistas llegan a Dylan's en bote o se hospedan en alguno de los surf camps cercanos y salen al lineup paddleando por el canal profundo que corre junto a él — ese canal es tu aliado, tanto para el paddle de salida como para una entrada que te mantiene alejado del arrecife seco. Si accedes desde la orilla, espera caminar sobre arrecife y paddlear desde una pequeña playa o punta cerca del camp; los escarpines de arrecife son una buena idea para la entrada y salida. Programa tus sesiones según la marea — entre media y alta te da más agua sobre el interior y una salida más segura.
Esta es una derecha hueca, rápida y de performance que exige una tabla adecuada al nivel de la ola — una buena pintail o step-up de 6'4"–6'8" para días sólidos de cabeza hacia arriba, para afrontar el take-off empinado y comprometido y mantener la línea a través del barrel. En los swells más grandes y poderosos lleva una semi-gun de 7'0" o más; guarda la shortboard solo para los días más pequeños y juguetones.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Dylan’s Right vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan’s Right Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 5 off | Good |
| 15 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 22 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 26 km away | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 0 off | Good |
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Surfing in Simeulue
Full Simeulue surf guide →Tucked off the northwest tip of Sumatra in the province of Aceh, Simeulue is one of Indonesia's most underrated surf islands — a low-key, jungle-fringed outpost where empty reef passes still outnumber surfers on most days. It sits in the same swell-rich corner of the Indian Ocean as the Mentawais and the Hinakos, but with a fraction of the crowds and a far easier journey than the boat-only Ments.
✈️Getting there
Getting to Simeulue is easier than most remote Sumatran surf islands. The usual route is a domestic flight from Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) on mainland Sumatra to Simeulue's airport near Sinabang, the island's main town. Flights run roughly daily on small aircraft, so even shorter trips are feasible.
🛵Getting around
Once on Simeulue, the simplest option is a scooter. Many homestays and resorts can sort a rental, and a bike gives you freedom to check different reefs and beaches at your own pace. Roads on the main routes are reasonable but expect rougher, potholed stretches and the odd river crossing once you head off the spine of the island.
🌤️Climate & season
Simeulue is tropical and warm all year, with water temperatures comfortable for boardshorts or a thin top — no wetsuit needed.