Dylan’s Right
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 10s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 7 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 4 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 10s | 4 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 10s | 3 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 1 NE off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 2 NE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 5 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 4 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 4 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.5m |
About Dylan’s Right
Dylan's Right (également simplement appelé Dylan's) est une droite vive, longue et creuse située sur la côte sud-ouest de Simeulue, devant un canal profond avec un fond corallien. Son take-off est engageant, mais la récompense est un barrel parfait et prolongé, suivi de sections idéales pour les manœuvres. C'est une vague qui a rapidement gagné en notoriété pour sa constance, sa qualité et les petites foules par rapport à des spots similaires dans les Mentawais ou à Bali.
Local knowledge
Corail vivant peu profond et tranchant tout le long de la ligne — le takeoff se fait sur un récif qui devient très fin lors de grosses houles, et les wipeouts ici signifient des coupures au récif, pas de sable doux. La vague se brise à côté d'un canal profond, donc il y a un courant notable qui vous tire vers et le long de celui-ci lors des plus grosses séries, et lors d'une marée basse de printemps, le rebord intérieur du récif est véritablement dangereux. Vous êtes éloigné sur la côte sud-ouest de Simeulue, donc toute lacération au récif ou maintien de planche est à des heures de l'aide médicale réelle — apportez une bonne trousse de premiers secours et traitez les coupures de corail sérieusement pour éviter l'infection.
La plupart des surfeurs atteignent Dylan's en bateau ou séjournent dans l'un des camps de surf à proximité et pagaient via le canal profond qui longe le lineup — ce canal est votre ami, tant pour la sortie facile que pour une sortie qui vous garde éloigné du récif sec. Si vous accédez depuis la plage, attendez-vous à une marche sur le récif et à une pagaie depuis une petite plage ou un point près du camp ; des chaussons de récif sont judicieux pour l'entrée et la sortie. Chronométrez vos sessions autour de la marée — la marée moyenne à haute vous donne plus d'eau sur l'intérieur et une sortie plus sûre.
C'est une droite creuse, rapide et performante qui exige un bon step-up — une bonne planche de 6'4" à 6'8" en pintail ou un step-up pour des jours solides de hauteur de tête et plus afin de réaliser le takeoff raide et engagé et de maintenir une ligne à travers le barrel. Lors des grosses houles plus lourdes, apportez une semi-gun de 7'0" ou plus ; gardez la shortboard uniquement pour les jours plus petits et plus ludiques.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Dylan’s Right vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan’s Right Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 4 off | Good |
| 15 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 22 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 26 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.