Simeulue - The Peak
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s S | 8 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 2 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 0 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s S | 4 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 | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 5 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.5m | 1.5m S | 11s | 3 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 2 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 1 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 2 WSW on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 0 NE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 4 NE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 7 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 4 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 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 | 6 ESE cross | 0.5m |
About Simeulue - The Peak
Le Peak sur Simeulue porte bien son nom, offrant un point de départ polyvalent où les vagues droites et gauches se détachent d'un récif défini. Les intermédiaires trouveront ici de quoi s'amuser, avec des murs exploitables qui s'ouvrent pour des manœuvres lorsque les conditions s'alignent. Il peut gérer une gamme de tailles de houle, ce qui en fait l'une des options les plus fiables de l'île. Attendez-vous à une expérience classique de Simeulue : des vagues de qualité et une atmosphère détendue et peu fréquentée.
Local knowledge
Le récif est peu profond à marée basse et bordé de corail tranchant et d'oursins — des chaussons sont fortement recommandés et une chute au mauvais moment peut entraîner une éraflure désagréable ou pire. Un courant modéré longe le bord du récif lors de plus grosses houles, ce qui peut rendre le retour au peak fatigant ; identifiez votre sortie avant de pagayer. Le trafic maritime des bateaux de croisière et des embarcations locales passe par le chenal, donc restez vigilant en pagayant et pendant les périodes de calme.
Simeulue est accessible par vol depuis Medan ou Banda Aceh vers Sinabang, ou par ferry de nuit. Depuis Sinabang, Le Peak est accessible en moto ou en véhicule de location jusqu'à la piste côtière la plus proche, suivi d'une courte marche jusqu'à l'eau. L'entrée est plus facile par le chenal à l'intérieur du récif ; sortez de la même manière et évitez de grimper sur le corail vivant — chronométrez votre entrée dans l'eau avec les séries pour rester éloigné du bord du récif.
Un shortboard polyvalent ou un funboard de taille intermédiaire dans la gamme de 7'0" à 7'6" couvre la plupart des conditions ici et convient bien aux murs exploitables. Passez à un shortboard de performance ou à un petit step-up lorsque la houle solide arrive et que les vagues droites et gauches commencent à lancer des sections plus difficiles.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - The Peak vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - The Peak this spot | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 6 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 12 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| Simeulue - Alus Alus Best now 12 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.