Simeulue - Alus Alus surf

Simeulue - Alus Alus

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Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Simeulue now Simeulue - Dylan's Right Epic · 0.9m @ 12s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
0.9m
Swell
0.7m
12s · S
Period
12s
Wind
5 km/h
NE · gust 10
Offshore
Water
31°C
Air
25°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 1:00 PM 0.7m
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
Best session today
7 AM–9 AM
Cross-shore 0.7m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 0.8 1.5 7 AM10 AM1 PM4 PM7 PM10 PM1 AM4 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 15 30 7 AM10 AM1 PM4 PM7 PM10 PM1 AM4 AM

Tide

High 1:00 PM · 0.7m Low 7:00 PM · 0.4m High 2:00 AM · 0.8m Low 9:00 AM · 0.5m
H 1 PM L 7 PM H 2 AM L 9 AM H 2 PM L 8 PM H 3 AM 7 AM1 PM7 PM1 AM7 AM1 PM7 PM1 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10 Best
0.8–1.1m
Thu, Jun 11
0.8–1.1m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
1.1–1.1m
Sat, Jun 13 Best
0.9–1.0m
Sun, Jun 14
0.8–0.9m
Mon, Jun 15
0.9–0.9m
Tue, Jun 16
0.8–0.9m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
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

Hazards

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.

Getting there

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.

Board

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.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Simeulue

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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.