Simeulue - Dylan's Right
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 12s S | 6 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 | 3 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 13s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 13s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 13s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 13s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 14s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 14s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 14s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 4 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 12s S | 5 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 12s S | 7 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 | 5 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 11s S | 2 km/h on | 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 | 2 km/h cross | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 6 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 | 5 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 0.9m | 0.7m S | 12s | 3 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 0.9m | 0.6m S | 12s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 0.9m | 0.6m S | 12s | 1 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 0.9m | 0.6m S | 12s | 1 NNW off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 4 NNW off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 3 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 5 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 4 ENE 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 | 8 SE on | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 0.8m | 0.6m S | 13s | 7 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 7 SE on | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 0.8m | 0.6m SSW | 13s | 7 SE on | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 7 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 3 SE on | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 4 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 13s | 4 ESE cross | 0.6m |
About Simeulue - Dylan's Right
Dylan's Right es un reef break tranquilo y disfrutable en Simeulue que recompensa a los surfistas intermedios con largas derechas que pelan perfectamente cuando el swell es el adecuado. La ola ofrece mucho tiempo en la pared para trabajar giros y fluidez, lo que la convierte en una favorita entre los visitantes que buscan diversión antes que castigo. La naturaleza poco masificada de Simeulue significa que a menudo compartirás el pico con apenas un puñado de personas. Un spot muy completo dentro del impresionante menú de surf de la isla.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es poco profundo con marea baja, y aunque Dylan's es perdonador para los estándares de Simeulue, una caída en la sección interior puede llevarte al coral vivo — vale la pena llevar reef booties. Los erizos de mar acechan en los salientes más someros del arrecife cerca del canal de entrada y salida, así que arrastra los pies en lugar de dar pasos a ciegas. Las corrientes de retorno pueden desarrollarse con el empuje de la marea, así que vigila tu posición respecto al pico.
A Simeulue se llega en vuelo desde Medan o Banda Aceh hasta el aeropuerto de Sibigo/Sinabang, y la mayoría de los surfistas se alojan en uno de los surf camps o casas de huéspedes de la isla, que organizan traslados en barca directamente al break — un trayecto corto de entre 10 y 20 minutos según la ubicación de tu camp. No hay paddle-out por la playa; la entrada y salida se realizan a través de un canal definido en el borde del arrecife, que los patrones de las embarcaciones conocen bien. Tu camp o guía se encargará de la logística y sabrá leer la marea para la entrada más limpia por el canal.
Una shortboard versátil en el rango de 6'0"–6'4" se adapta perfectamente a las largas paredes que pelan y te da mucho drive para cargar los giros. En días de olas más pequeñas y blandas, una fish o una mid-length te ayudará a mantenerte en trim y a aprovechar al máximo las secciones más largas de la ola.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Dylan's Right vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Dylan's Right Best now this spot | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 6 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 6 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 5 off | Epic |
| 9 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.