Jimmy's
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 1.3m 6s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 1.2m 7s S | 8 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 17 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 1.2m 12s S | 15 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.3 m | 1.4m 13s S | 7 km/h on | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 1.9m 11s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.0m 11s S | 7 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.0m 11s S | 13 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 9s S | 11 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 9s S | 8 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.5m 8s S | 6 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 8s S | 10 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 10s S | 16 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s S | 13 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 11s S | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 11 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.1m | 1.4m S | 9s | 3 ENE cross | 0.4m |
| 1 AM | 2.1m | 1.4m S | 9s | 4 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 1.4m S | 9s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.3m S | 9s | 6 E cross | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 1.2m S | 9s | 6 E cross | 0.6m |
| 5 AM | 2.1m | 1.3m S | 8s | 7 E cross | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 2.1m | 1.3m S | 6s | 6 ENE cross | 0.4m |
| 7 AM | 2.1m | 1.4m S | 6s | 6 E cross | 0.3m |
| 8 AM | 2.1m | 1.3m S | 6s | 7 ESE on | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.1m | 1.2m S | 7s | 8 SE on | -0.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.1m | 1.2m S | 7s | 10 S on | -0.1m |
| 11 AM | 2.1m | 1.2m SSW | 9s | 18 S on | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 1.1m SSW | 10s | 17 S on | -0.1m |
| 1 PM | 2.2m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 14 SSE on | 0.0m |
| 2 PM | 2.2m | 1.2m S | 12s | 16 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.2m | 1.2m S | 12s | 15 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 4 PM | 2.3m | 1.2m S | 13s | 13 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 5 PM | 2.3m | 1.3m S | 13s | 11 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.3m | 1.4m S | 13s | 7 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 2.3m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 9 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 8 PM | 2.3m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 10 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 9 PM | 2.3m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 10 SE on | 0.0m |
| 10 PM | 2.3m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 8 SE on | 0.0m |
| 11 PM | 2.4m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 7 SE on | 0.0m |
About Jimmy's
Jimmy's est un reef break avancé le long de la côte de Krui qui offre des vagues puissantes et de qualité pour les surfeurs qui savent ce qu'ils font. La vague se lève avec vitesse et force, offrant des opportunités de drops raides, de barrels et de turns haute performance lors des bonnes journées. Elle peut devenir peu profonde à marée basse, donc lire les conditions avant de pagayer est essentiel. Un spot relativement peu fréquenté, il récompense ceux qui sont prêts à explorer au-delà des breaks principaux.
Local knowledge
Le reef est peu profond, tranchant et impitoyable — surtout à marée basse où les wipeouts peuvent entraîner des lacérations graves ou pire ; des oursins de mer sont présents sur la plateforme du reef, donc des chaussons sont fortement recommandés. Un courant de rip défini se trouve à côté du break et, bien qu'utile pour pagayer, peut surprendre les imprudents lors de grosses houles. Faites attention aux bateaux de pêche qui traversent le canal, en particulier tôt le matin.
Jimmy's se trouve le long de la côte de Krui dans le sud-ouest de Sumatra (régence de Pesisir Barat) ; depuis la ville de Krui, dirigez-vous vers le sud le long de la route côtière et cherchez le chemin bien usé menant à la plage près du warung local qui marque l'endroit. Pagayez par le canal de rip du côté nord du break — c'est le chemin le plus propre et cela vous garde à l'écart de la zone d'impact. Sortez par le même canal ; évitez de grimper sur le reef, surtout à marée descendante.
Lors des journées standard de 3 à 5 pieds, un shortboard dans votre gamme de performance habituelle gère bien les drops raides et les turns puissants ; passez à un rounded-pin ou un petit gun (6'4"–7'0") lorsque la houle dépasse la tête, car la vague se lève fortement et la vitesse est non négociable. Laissez le fish à la maison — ce n'est pas une vague douce et indulgente à aucun moment.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Jimmy's vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jimmy's Best now this spot | 2.1m | 1.4m 9s | 3 cross | Good |
| 4 km away | 2.1m | 1.4m 9s | 4 off | Good |
| 6 km away | 2.1m | 1.4m 9s | 8 cross | Good |
| 6 km away | 2.1m | 1.4m 9s | 4 off | Good |
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Surfing in Sumatra
Full Sumatra surf guide →Sumatra is Indonesia's wild western frontier — the sixth-largest island on earth and arguably the country's deepest, most varied surf zone. Where Bali trades on crowds and nightlife, Sumatra deals in space, jungle backdrops and waves that still feel earned. The swell window here is enormous: the same Indian Ocean groundswells that light up the rest of the archipelago hit Sumatra's exposed western flank first, raw and unfiltered.
✈️Getting there
Most surf trips funnel through Padang, the launch point for the Mentawais, Telos and Banyaks. Fly into Padang (Minangkabau Airport, PDG) via Jakarta — and Jakarta connects to Bali and international hubs like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
🛵Getting around
On the Sumatran mainland and on Nias, a scooter is the cheap, flexible standard — expect potholed roads, livestock and long, scenic distances between zones. Around Krui the coastal road links a string of spots over many kilometres, so a bike (or a hired car with driver for groups and boards) earns its keep.
🌤️Climate & season
Sumatra straddles the equator, so it's hot and humid year-round with water warm enough for boardshorts (a rashguard or 1mm top is plenty).