Simeulue - Alus Alus
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 12s S | 7 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 12s S | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.6m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 13s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 13s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 13s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 13s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 14s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 14s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 14s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 3 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 12s S | 4 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 12s S | 6 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 12s S | 5 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 12s S | 6 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 11s S | 3 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 11s S | 8 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 11s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 5 NE off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 4 E cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 0.9m | 0.6m S | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 0.9m | 0.6m S | 12s | 3 NE off | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 0.9m | 0.6m S | 12s | 4 N off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 5 NNE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 5 E cross | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 5 E cross | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 6 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m S | 13s | 7 SE on | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m S | 13s | 7 SE on | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m S | 13s | 7 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 0.8m | 0.6m S | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 8 SE on | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 8 SE on | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 7 SE on | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 4 SSE on | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 4 SE on | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 4 SE on | 0.6m |
About Simeulue - Alus Alus
Alus Alus es el reef break más amigable de Simeulue, con olas suaves y continuas que lo convierten en un lugar ideal para que los principiantes aprendan. La ola rompe con suficiente suavidad como para ganar confianza sin la intimidación que generan los spots más potentes de la isla cercanos. Es un entorno precioso para dar los primeros pasos en un arrecife, aunque los escarpines siguen siendo recomendables como precaución. Una bienvenida entrañable a la magia del surf en Simeulue.
Local knowledge
Aunque la ola es indulgente para los estándares de Simeulue, el arrecife de coral vivo que hay debajo puede hacerte daño en un wipeout — los escarpines son imprescindibles y los guantes de arrecife también merecen considerarse. Hay erizos de mar en las zonas más someras cerca del interior, así que arrastra los pies al vadear. Las corrientes son generalmente suaves, pero pueden intensificarse con un swell más grande, por lo que los principiantes deben estar atentos a la deriva lateral y mantener un punto de referencia en la playa.
A Alus Alus se llega en moto o en coche desde Sinabang — la ciudad principal de la isla — por la carretera costera, con un corto paseo hasta la playa una vez que localices el break. La entrada es sencilla desde el borde del canal de arena; apunta al canal en lugar de remar directamente sobre el arrecife, y usa ese mismo canal para salir. Un pequeño warung cercano es un buen punto de referencia y un lugar ideal para preguntarle a los locales sobre las condiciones del momento.
Un longboard o un generoso mid-length (9'0"+) es la opción ideal aquí — la forma lenta y continua de la ola premia el volumen y el deslizamiento, y ayudará a los principiantes a atrapar más olas. En el raro día en que coge algo de tamaño, una fun-shape o una minimal también funcionan bien; deja el shortboard en casa a menos que el swell esté realmente bueno.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Alus Alus vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Alus Alus Best now this spot | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 5 off | Epic |
| 6 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 9 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 12 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 7 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.