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 | 7 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 3 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s S | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s S | 8 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 6 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 | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 1 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m S | 11s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 7 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 5 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 4 SE on | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 3 SE on | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 3 S on | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 2 S on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 3 NNW off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.5m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 3 NNE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 5 NE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 3 NE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 5 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 9 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 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 4 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.5m |
About Simeulue - Thailand's
Le spot de Thailand est un reef break amusant et accessible sur Simeulue, avec un caractère décontracté qui convient parfaitement aux surfeurs intermédiaires. La vague a tendance à offrir des murs constants et ripables avec suffisamment de puissance pour rendre les sessions agréables, quel que soit la taille des vagues. C'est une échappatoire sans foule où vous pouvez surfer à votre propre rythme et profiter de la beauté naturelle de l'île entre les séries. Un choix solide pour ceux qui explorent les diverses options de surf de Simeulue.
Local knowledge
Le reef est constitué de corail vivant et peut être étonnamment peu profond à marée basse — les chutes et les wipeouts comportent un réel risque de coupures et d'éraflures dues au corail, donc des chaussons de reef sont à envisager. Des oursins se cachent dans les fissures du reef, donc déplacez vos pieds si vous marchez sur le reef à l'entrée ou à la sortie. Des courants peuvent se former le long du bord du reef lors de plus grosses houles ; utilisez-les pour pagayer mais sachez où ils vous mèneront.
Simeulue est accessible par vol depuis Medan ou par ferry depuis Sinabang, et la plupart des surfeurs explorent les breaks de l'île en moto ou via un forfait de surf dans un camp local. Thailand's est accessible depuis le chemin côtier le plus proche — cherchez le warung ou les bateaux de pêche qui marquent le chemin vers l'eau. L'entrée se fait généralement par une courte pagaie sur un reef peu profond, donc choisissez le moment de la marée mi-haute à haute pour vous protéger du pire du corail.
Un shortboard polyvalent (6'0"–6'4") ou une planche fun dans la gamme de 7' convient bien à cette vague dans des conditions typiques, vous offrant suffisamment de volume pour pagayer dans les murs ripables sans perdre de réactivité. Lors des journées plus petites et plus puissantes, un fish ou une planche de milieu de gamme rendra les choses amusantes ; gardez toute planche de taille supérieure pour la rare houle solide qui ajoute un peu de punch au reef.
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 | 1.6m 11s | 6 cross | Good |
| Simeulue - Tea Bags Best now 4 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 9 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 13 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 5 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.