Alor - Mali Beach
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 12s SW | 2 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 12s SW | 8 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 12s SW | 9 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 12s SW | 10 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 13s SW | 5 km/h off | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 13s SW | 3 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 13s SW | 7 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 13s SW | 10 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 13s SW | 9 km/h off | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 0.7 m | 0.6m 13s SW | 5 km/h off | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 12s SW | 5 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 12s SW | 10 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 12s SW | 9 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 12s SW | 9 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 12s SW | 5 km/h off | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 11s SW | 3 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 11s SW | 9 km/h off | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 11s SW | 10 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 10s SW | 7 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 10s SW | 3 km/h off | 0.1m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m SW | 12s | 9 NNE off | 0.6m |
| 1 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m SW | 12s | 10 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m SW | 12s | 10 N off | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m SW | 12s | 10 N off | 0.1m |
| 4 PM | 0.5m | 0.5m SW | 13s | 6 N off | 0.0m |
| 5 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 7 NNE off | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 5 NE off | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 1 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 ENE off | 1.0m |
| 10 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 E off | 1.1m |
| 11 PM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 12 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 1 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 SSE cross | 0.3m |
| 3 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 SSE cross | 0.1m |
| 4 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 5 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 2 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 6 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 3 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 7 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 3 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 8 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 5 NNE off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 7 N off | 0.7m |
| 10 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 10 N off | 0.9m |
| 11 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m SW | 13s | 9 N off | 0.9m |
About Alor - Mali Beach
La plage de Mali à Alor offre un reef break intermédiaire accessible dans l'un des cadres insulaires les plus dramatiques et culturellement riches d'Indonésie. La vague offre des sessions propres et agréables qui conviennent aux surfeurs désireux d'explorer loin du sentier principal Bali-Sumbawa. La plongée et le snorkeling exceptionnels d'Alor font de cette destination un endroit gratifiant même lors de journées plates.
Local knowledge
Le reef est peu profond à marée basse — des coraux vivants et des rochers tranchants se trouvent juste sous la surface, donc les chutes peuvent entraîner des coupures et des éraflures ; des chaussons de reef sont fortement recommandés. Les rips et les courants peuvent être trompeusement forts dans cette partie des Petites Sundas, et les détroits d'Alor sont connus pour leurs puissants courants de marée qui peuvent s'intensifier autour du break. Des oursins se cachent dans la plateforme du reef près de la zone d'entrée/sortie, alors déplacez vos pieds et faites attention à où vous mettez vos mains.
Mali est le principal hub d'Alor, donc prenez un vol ou un ferry depuis Kupang (Timor Ouest) et vous arriverez à proximité de la plage. La vague est accessible directement depuis la plage de Mali — pagayez à travers le canal sur le côté droit du break pour éviter de devoir grimper sur le reef. Une poignée de warungs et de petits losmen se trouvent le long de la route en bord de mer et servent de repères faciles ; il y a un stationnement informel en bord de route près de la plage.
Un shortboard polyvalent (6'2"–6'6") ou une planche fun gère bien les conditions typiques du reef break ici. Lors des jours plus petits et mous, un fish ou une planche de taille intermédiaire vous aidera à profiter au maximum de la vague ; il n'est pas nécessaire d'avoir un step-up à moins qu'une houle exceptionnellement grande ne se manifeste.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Alor - Mali Beach vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alor - Mali Beach this spot | 0.5m | 0.5m 12s | 9 off | Good |
| 2 km away | 0.2m | 0.1m 4s | 11 on | Poor–Fair |
| Kolbano Best now 209 km away | 0.9m | 0.6m 13s | 18 off | Good |
| 216 km away | 0.9m | 0.8m 11s | 20 cross | Fair |
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Surfing in Timor
Full Timor surf guide →Timor sits at the far southeastern end of the Indonesian archipelago, in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), sharing the island with the independent nation of Timor-Leste. For surfers, it's the gritty, frontier alternative to Bali's polish — a place where you trade comfort and crowds for empty line-ups, raw landscapes and genuine exploration.
✈️Getting there
The gateway is Kupang's El Tari Airport (KOE), with regular domestic flights from Bali (Denpasar) — around 1.5 hours — and connections via Jakarta, Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. Some smaller carriers link Kupang to the outer islands.
🛵Getting around
On Timor itself, scooter and motorbike rental is the most flexible way to reach spots like Tablolong, Oetune and Kolbano — though Kolbano is a serious drive (several hours east of Kupang). Cars with a driver are widely available in Kupang and worth it for longer hauls or if you're hauling boards and gear.
🌤️Climate & season
Timor has one of the most pronounced dry seasons in Indonesia, sitting in a rain-shadowed, savanna-like corner of NTT. The dry season runs roughly May to October — and this is also prime surf time, when consistent southeast trade winds groom the swells and rainfall is minimal.