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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 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 |
About The Peak (Simeulue)
The Peak est un A-frame très constant situé près du village de Busung, au sud de la capitale (Sinabang), et il est connu pour sa double direction : il offre une gauche plus longue et plus maniable, et une droite plus courte mais plus puissante. C'est la vague la plus proche de l'aéroport et des zones peuplées, ce qui en fait le spot le plus accessible de toute l'île. Son accès facile et sa constance en font une excellente option tant pour les surfeurs intermédiaires cherchant à progresser que pour les surfeurs avancés qui veulent des sessions rapides et efficaces. The Peak est un spot essentiel à Simeulue, étant l'un des plus accessibles, constants et polyvalents de l'île. Idéal pour les surfeurs de tous niveaux, The Peak est l'endroit où la journée de surf commence (et souvent se termine) pour ceux qui séjournent près du village principal ou recherchent des sessions régulières sans trop de logistique.
Local knowledge
Comme la plupart des vagues de Simeulue, The Peak se brise sur un récif corallien peu profond qui devient très tranchant et impitoyable à marée basse, surtout sur la droite puissante où vous pouvez être poussé sur le récif sec. Faites attention aux oursins dans les zones peu profondes et à un courant qui traverse l'A-frame lors des grosses houles, vous tirant vers l'intérieur. Simeulue est une zone de paludisme, donc couvrez-vous lors des sessions à l'aube et au crépuscule.
Étant la vague la plus proche de Sinabang et de l'aéroport, c'est la plus facile — vous pouvez y accéder par la route depuis la zone de Busung et la plupart des losmen locaux et des camps de surf près du village sont à une courte distance. Pagayez à travers le canal à côté du peak plutôt que directement sur le récif, et chronométrez votre sortie lors d'une marée montante pour éviter d'être traîné à travers le corail peu profond en revenant.
Votre shortboard standard haute performance fonctionne pour les jours quotidiens de taille taille de taille à hauteur de tête, et la gauche maniable récompense une planche de quiver que vous pouvez manœuvrer. Lorsque une houle solide arrive et que la droite devient épaisse et rapide, prenez un step-up avec un peu plus de drive pour gérer les chutes plus raides sur le récif.
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 | 1.4m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 8 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 12 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 15 km away | 1.5m | 1.5m 11s | 3 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.