Simeulue - Jackals
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 7 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s S | 9 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 10s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s S | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 NNW off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 5 WSW on | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 1 WSW cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 NE off | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 10 NE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 8 ENE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
About Simeulue - Jackals
Jackals es un reef break crudo e implacable en Simeulue que exige respeto y experiencia. Cuando el swell sube, produce olas rápidas y poderosas que ponen a prueba el posicionamiento, el compromiso y la capacidad en el tubo. Los surfistas avanzados que hagan el esfuerzo encontrarán una de las olas más emocionantes y menos masificadas de la isla. No es un spot para experimentar — llega preparado y conoce tus límites.
Local knowledge
El arrecife de coral vivo, poco profundo y afilado, es el principal peligro — una caída en una serie grande puede provocar laceraciones graves o algo peor, por lo que conviene considerar el uso de botines y casco. La plataforma del arrecife es irregular y puede enganchar las quillas al salir; hay erizos de mar en las zonas más someras cerca del canal. Las corrientes y los jalones laterales pueden desviarte de la línea de entrada al canal, especialmente con la marea bajante — identifica dónde está el agua segura antes de remar hacia afuera.
Simeulue se alcanza en ferry desde Meulaboh o Sinabang en la costa de Aceh, o en vuelo chárter hasta Sinabang (SNB). Lo más recomendable es acceder a Jackals en bote — la mayoría de los surfistas se alojan en uno de los surf camps de Simeulue o alquilan un jukung local desde Sinabang o un kampung cercano; confirma las condiciones y la entrada más segura al canal con tu capitán antes de lanzarte al agua. No hay ningún tipo de infraestructura en la orilla junto al break, así que lleva todo lo que necesites a bordo.
Trae una shortboard step-up de confianza — algo en el rango de 6'4"–6'10" con volumen suficiente para remar en olas de arrecife rápidas y gruesas y mantener una línea a través del barrel. En los escasos días de olas más pequeñas una shortboard de performance funciona, pero no te molestes en traer un fish o una shape tipo fun; esta ola premia el drive y el riel, no la flotabilidad.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Jackals vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Jackals this spot | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 9 off | Good |
| 6 km away | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 8 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| Simeulue - Alus Alus Best now 13 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 0 off | Epic |
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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.