Kolbano
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.9 m | 0.6m 10s SW | 7 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 11s SW | 15 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 14s SW | 21 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 12s SW | 17 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 12s SW | 13 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 13s SW | 5 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 13s SW | 10 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 13s SW | 13 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 13s SW | 12 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 12s SW | 10 km/h off | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 12s SW | 8 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 12s SW | 12 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 13 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 13 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 11 km/h off | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 10s SW | 7 km/h off | -0.8m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.9m 10s SW | 11 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.9m 10s SW | 11 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.9m 10s SW | 10 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.9m 10s SW | 10 km/h off | -0.1m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 PM | 0.9m | 0.7m SW | 14s | 21 E off | 0.4m |
| 1 PM | 0.9m | 0.8m SW | 13s | 20 E off | 0.0m |
| 2 PM | 0.9m | 0.8m SW | 12s | 19 E off | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.9m | 0.8m SW | 12s | 17 E off | -0.3m |
| 4 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 16 E off | -0.2m |
| 5 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 15 E off | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 13 E off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 12 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 8 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 12 ENE off | 1.2m |
| 9 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 11 ENE off | 1.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 10 ENE off | 1.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 9 NE off | 1.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 7 NE off | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 6 NNE off | 0.3m |
| 2 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 12s | 6 NNE off | -0.1m |
| 3 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 5 NNE off | -0.4m |
| 4 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 5 NNE off | -0.4m |
| 5 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 4 N off | -0.2m |
| 6 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SW | 13s | 5 N off | 0.1m |
| 7 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 2 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 5 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 10 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m SW | 13s | 14 ESE cross | 1.0m |
About Kolbano
Kolbano est un reef break intermédiaire accidenté sur la côte sud de Timor, situé dans un paysage dramatique de plages de galets colorés et d'océan ouvert. La vague offre un surf amusant et honnête avec suffisamment de puissance pour satisfaire sans punir le surfeur intermédiaire. L'ambiance sauvage et hors des sentiers battus de la région ajoute à son attrait pour ceux qui sont prêts à faire le voyage.
Local knowledge
Le reef est peu profond à marée basse avec du corail et des rochers tranchants et impitoyables — les chutes peuvent entraîner de sérieuses lacérations, donc des chaussons de reef sont fortement conseillés. Un shore-dump solide sur la plage de galets rend l'entrée et la sortie difficiles et peut vous surprendre ; les pierres colorées sont glissantes et peuvent rouler sous vos pieds. Les swells de l'océan ouvert sur la côte sud exposée de Timor génèrent de puissants courants le long du bord du reef — sachez où se trouvent les canaux avant de pagayer.
Kolbano se trouve sur la côte sud reculée de Timor, à environ 2 à 3 heures de route au sud-ouest de Soe — un 4x4 est essentiel car les pistes se détériorent gravement pendant la saison des pluies. Garez-vous près de la plage de galets colorés distinctive, qui sert de point de repère, et pagayez à travers le canal du côté est du break pour éviter le pire du shore-dump. Il y a peu d'installations ici, donc apportez votre propre nourriture, eau et carburant ; un petit warung peut occasionnellement fonctionner près de la plage mais ne comptez pas dessus.
Un shortboard polyvalent ou un mid-length dans la gamme de 6'6" à 7'2" couvre la plupart des conditions ici, gérant le swell punchy et honnête du reef avec suffisamment de volume pour les sections ouvertes plus longues. Passez à une step-up plus robuste et plus épaisse si un solide swell du sud se profile — cette côte peut rapidement augmenter en taille.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Kolbano vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolbano this spot | 0.9m | 0.7m 14s | 21 off | Good |
| 40 km away | 0.9m | 0.8m 11s | 20 cross | Fair |
| 107 km away | 0.4m | 0.2m 12s | 14 cross | Fair |
| Teddy's Best now 108 km away | 0.6m | 0.4m 13s | 6 cross | Good |
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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.