Tablolong
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 10s WSW | 10 km/h cross | -1.0m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 10s WSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 10s WSW | 21 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 14 km/h off | -1.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 26 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 19 km/h cross | -1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 8s WSW | 25 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.2m 8s WSW | 25 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 8s WSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 7s WSW | 13 km/h off | -1.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 7s WSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 7s SW | 23 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 3 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 19 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 18 km/h cross | -0.3m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 1.4m |
| 1 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 3 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | -0.7m |
| 4 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | -1.2m |
| 5 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | -1.3m |
| 6 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | -1.0m |
| 7 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 8 AM | 0.5m | 0.5m WSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 13 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 10 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 18 SSE cross | 1.3m |
| 11 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 21 SE cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 21 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 1 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 10s | 20 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 23 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 23 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 5 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 22 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | -0.3m |
| 7 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 9 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | 1.6m |
| 10 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 17 SE cross | 2.0m |
| 11 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 16 SE cross | 2.1m |
About Tablolong
Tablolong es un agradable reef break intermedio cerca de Kupang en la punta occidental de Timor, que ofrece olas consistentes y manejables en un entorno impresionante. El break tiende a producir paredes limpias y rodantes que son adecuadas para los surfistas que buscan desarrollar su estilo y confianza en el reef. Su proximidad a Kupang lo convierte en uno de los destinos de surf más convenientes de la isla.
Local knowledge
El reef es poco profundo en marea baja y está cubierto de coral afilado y erizos de mar — se recomiendan encarecidamente los botines y una caída en la sección equivocada te presentará a ambos. Una corriente moderada corre a lo largo del borde del reef en swells más grandes, así que conoce tu punto de salida antes de remar hacia afuera. El tráfico de barcos de embarcaciones pesqueras que operan en la zona de Tablolong puede ser un problema en la mañana temprano, así que mantén la cabeza en alto.
Tablolong está a unos 30 km al suroeste de Kupang — toma la carretera costera hacia el pueblo de Tablolong, donde puedes estacionar cerca de la comunidad pesquera y los warungs locales en la playa. Rema hacia afuera por el canal en el lado derecho del break para evitar escalar sobre el reef expuesto; el canal es más fácil de ver en marea media a alta. Sal de la misma manera y evita pisar la plataforma del reef durante la marea baja.
Una shortboard versátil o de longitud media en el rango de 6'4"–7'0" cubre la mayoría de las condiciones aquí — la ola recompensa el surf suave y fluido en lugar de la potencia radical. En raras ocasiones de swells más grandes, trae una tabla más grande; un fish o una forma divertida es una buena elección en días más pequeños y con más fuerza.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Tablolong vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tablolong this spot | 0.5m | 0.5m 10s | 10 cross | Fair |
| 8 km away | 0.5m | 0.4m 10s | 7 cross | Fair |
| 11 km away | 0.5m | 0.5m 10s | 5 cross | Fair |
| Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs Best now 13 km away | 0.8m | 0.8m 10s | 10 cross | Good |
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Surfing in Timor
Full Timor surf guide →Timor sits at the far southeastern end of the Indonesian archipelago, in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), sharing the island with the independent nation of Timor-Leste. For surfers, it's the gritty, frontier alternative to Bali's polish — a place where you trade comfort and crowds for empty line-ups, raw landscapes and genuine exploration.
✈️Getting there
The gateway is Kupang's El Tari Airport (KOE), with regular domestic flights from Bali (Denpasar) — around 1.5 hours — and connections via Jakarta, Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. Some smaller carriers link Kupang to the outer islands.
🛵Getting around
On Timor itself, scooter and motorbike rental is the most flexible way to reach spots like Tablolong, Oetune and Kolbano — though Kolbano is a serious drive (several hours east of Kupang). Cars with a driver are widely available in Kupang and worth it for longer hauls or if you're hauling boards and gear.
🌤️Climate & season
Timor has one of the most pronounced dry seasons in Indonesia, sitting in a rain-shadowed, savanna-like corner of NTT. The dry season runs roughly May to October — and this is also prime surf time, when consistent southeast trade winds groom the swells and rainfall is minimal.