Simeulue - Thailand's
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s S | 7 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 9 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 0 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s S | 6 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 2 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 1 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 10 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 5 WSW cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 0 S on | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 4 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 6 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.5m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 8 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 10 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 10 NE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 10 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 9 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 6 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 7 E cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 8 ENE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 4 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 3 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 4 SSE on | 0.5m |
About Simeulue - Thailand's
Thailand's es un reef break divertido y accesible en Simeulue, con un carácter relajado que se adapta muy bien a los surfistas de nivel intermedio. La ola tiende a ofrecer paredes consistentes y maniobrablescon suficiente potencia para disfrutar de buenas sesiones en una amplia variedad de tamaños de swell. Es un escape libre de multitudes donde puedes surfear a tu propio ritmo y disfrutar de la belleza natural de la isla entre series. Una opción sólida para quienes exploran la diversa oferta de surf de Simeulue.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es de coral vivo y puede ser sorprendentemente poco profundo con marea baja — las caídas y los wipeouts conllevan un riesgo real de cortes y rasguños con el coral, por lo que vale la pena considerar el uso de escarpines de arrecife. Erizos de mar se esconden en las grietas del arrecife, así que arrastra los pies si caminas sobre él al entrar o salir. En swells más grandes pueden formarse corrientes a lo largo del borde del arrecife; úsalas para remar hacia el lineup, pero ten claro hacia dónde te llevarán.
A Simeulue se llega en avión desde Medan o en ferry desde Sinabang, y la mayoría de los surfistas exploran los breaks de la isla en moto o a través de un paquete de surf camp local. Thailand's es accesible desde la pista costera más cercana — busca el warung o los botes de pesca que señalan el camino hacia el agua. La entrada suele ser una corta remada sobre el arrecife poco profundo, así que elige el momento de marea media a alta para protegerte del coral.
Un shortboard versátil (6'0"–6'4") o una fun-shape en el rango de 7' se adapta bien a esta ola en condiciones típicas, dándote suficiente volumen para entrar en las paredes maniobrablessin perder respuesta. En días más pequeños y con más punch, un fish o un mid-length mantendrá la diversión; guarda cualquier step-up para el raro swell sólido que añade algo de potencia extra al arrecife.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Thailand's vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Thailand's this spot | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 5 cross | Good |
| Simeulue - Tea Bags Best now 4 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 3 off | Epic |
| 9 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 3 off | Epic |
| 13 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 3 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.