The Peak (Simeulue)
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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 | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 10s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s S | 1 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s S | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 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 | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 1 SE on | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 2 WSW on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 1 S on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 4 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 7 E cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
About The Peak (Simeulue)
The Peak es un A-frame muy consistente ubicado cerca del pueblo de Busung, al sur de la capital (Sinabang), y es conocido por su doble dirección: ofrece una izquierda más larga y maniobrable, y una derecha más corta pero más poderosa. Es la ola más cercana al aeropuerto y a las zonas pobladas, lo que la convierte en el spot más accesible de toda la isla. Su fácil acceso y consistencia la hacen una gran opción tanto para surfistas intermedios que buscan progresar como para surfistas avanzados que quieren sesiones rápidas y efectivas. The Peak es un spot esencial en Simeulue, siendo uno de los más accesibles, consistentes y versátiles de la isla. Ideal para surfistas de todos los niveles, The Peak es el spot donde comienza el día de surf (y a menudo termina) para quienes se hospedan cerca del pueblo principal o buscan sesiones regulares sin demasiada logística.
Local knowledge
Como la mayoría de las olas de Simeulue, The Peak rompe sobre un arrecife de coral poco profundo que se vuelve muy cortante e implacable con la marea baja, especialmente en la derecha más potente, donde puedes ser empujado hacia el arrecife seco. Atención a los erizos de mar en las zonas someras y a una corriente que cruza el A-frame en los swells más grandes, jalándote hacia el interior. Simeulue es zona de malaria, así que cúbrete bien en las sesiones del amanecer y del atardecer.
Al ser la ola más cercana a Sinabang y al aeropuerto, esta es la más sencilla de llegar — puedes acceder por carretera desde la zona de Busung y la mayoría de los losmen locales y surf camps cerca del pueblo están a poca distancia. Paddlea hacia afuera por el canal que hay junto al pico en lugar de hacerlo directamente sobre el arrecife, y calcula tu salida con la marea subiendo para evitar que la corriente te arrastre sobre el coral poco profundo al entrar.
Tu shortboard de alto rendimiento habitual funciona para los días cotidianos de cintura a cabeza, y la izquierda maniobrable agradece una tabla polivalente con la que puedas moverte con libertad. Cuando un swell sólido llena el spot y la derecha se pone gruesa y rápida, coge un step-up con algo más de drive para manejar los drops más empinados sobre el arrecife.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
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The Peak (Simeulue) vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peak (Simeulue) Best now this spot | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 8 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 12 km away | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 15 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 0 off | Good |
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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
★ 5.02701 Barnard Way, Parking lot, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
A coaching-focused operation bringing surf instruction to the waves around The Peak on Simeulue, with a friendly, lesson-driven approach. Great for first-timers and progressing surfers who want hands-on guidance from their very first paddle.
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Island Time Simeulue | Surf Camp & Resort
★ 5.0Alus Alus, Teupah Selatan, Simeulue Regency, Aceh 24782, Indonesia
A surf camp and resort set near The Peak, Island Time pairs easygoing island living with steady access to Simeulue's waves. Ideal for surfers who want a sociable camp atmosphere and the freedom to surf on their own schedule.
62 Google reviews
NIAS SURFING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL OF SURFING
★ 5.0Jl.pantai Jl. Sorake, Botohilitano, Kec. Tlk. Dalam, Kabupaten Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara 22865, Indonesia
A dedicated school of surfing near The Peak on Simeulue, geared toward learning and building solid fundamentals in the water. A good fit for beginners and intermediates who want structured coaching and plenty of guided sessions.
5 Google reviews
Kita Surf Resort
★ 4.9Kahat, Simeulue Timur, Simeulue Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
A friendly surf resort within easy reach of The Peak, Kita offers comfortable stays and reliable access to Simeulue's quality waves. Suits surfers of every level who want a relaxed base camp and lots of time in the lineup.
97 Google reviews
Momos Surf Shack
★ 4.9Nancala, Teupah Barat, Simeulue Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
A small, low-key surf shack near The Peak on Simeulue, perfect for surfers who like a no-fuss, homely base close to the action. Great for those who value an intimate, friendly vibe over big-resort polish.
27 Google reviews
The Peak Simeulue
★ 4.9Des, Maudil, Kec. Teupah Bar., Kabupaten Simeulue, Aceh 23897, Indonesia
Right at the heart of the action near its namesake wave, The Peak Simeulue is built for surfers who want to roll straight from their bed to the lineup. A natural home base for those chasing consistent sessions at one of the island's premier breaks.
21 Google reviews
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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.