Kupang Beach Peaks
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 7s WSW | 18 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.2m 8s SW | 21 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.2m 7s SW | 21 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.1m 8s WSW | 24 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.2m 7s SW | 25 km/h off | 0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.4m 5s S | 23 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.3m 7s SSW | 27 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.3m 5s SE | 27 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.3m 5s SE | 25 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.7 m | 0.3m 5s SE | 23 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.4m 7s SW | 18 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.4m 8s SW | 19 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.4m 6s SSW | 12 km/h off | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.4m 4s SE | 8 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.5m 5s S | 11 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 8s WSW | 19 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.3m 8s WSW | 21 km/h off | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.2m 8s WSW | 22 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.3m 7s SW | 24 km/h off | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.4m 4s SSE | 22 km/h off | 0.2m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 0.5m | 0.2m SW | 8s | 21 E off | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 0.5m | 0.2m SW | 7s | 20 E off | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 0.6m | 0.2m SW | 7s | 20 E off | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.6m | 0.2m SW | 7s | 21 ESE off | 0.1m |
| 1 PM | 0.6m | 0.2m SW | 8s | 23 ESE off | 0.2m |
| 2 PM | 0.6m | 0.1m SW | 8s | 22 ESE off | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.6m | 0.1m WSW | 8s | 24 ESE off | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 0.6m | 0.1m WSW | 8s | 25 ESE off | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 0.6m | 0.1m W | 8s | 25 ESE off | 0.9m |
| 6 PM | 0.6m | 0.2m SW | 7s | 25 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 7 PM | 0.6m | 0.2m S | 5s | 23 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 8 PM | 0.6m | 0.3m SE | 4s | 21 ESE on | 0.6m |
| 9 PM | 0.6m | 0.3m SE | 4s | 20 ESE on | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 0.6m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 20 ESE on | 0.2m |
| 11 PM | 0.6m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 20 ESE on | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 21 ESE on | 0.0m |
| 1 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 23 ESE on | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 22 ESE on | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 23 ESE on | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 24 E on | 1.0m |
| 5 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SE | 4s | 23 E on | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m S | 5s | 23 E cross | 1.4m |
| 7 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m SSW | 7s | 22 E cross | 1.3m |
| 8 AM | 0.6m | 0.4m SW | 7s | 25 E off | 1.1m |
About Kupang Beach Peaks
Les pics de plage de Kupang offrent un environnement accueillant et peu stressant, parfait pour les débutants et ceux qui reprennent le surf. Le fond sablonneux est indulgent, et les vagues de beach-break roulantes sont généralement gérables pour pratiquer les pop-ups et le trimming sans trop de conséquences. Les installations de la ville et l'accès facile en font un premier arrêt pratique pour les surfeurs de passage dans la région de Timor. Ne vous attendez pas à des vagues puissantes, mais en tant qu'introduction à la région, cela fait bien le travail.
Local knowledge
Le fond sablonneux est indulgent, mais attention aux forts courants de rip qui peuvent se former entre les pics après la pluie ou lors de plus grosses houles — les surfeurs débutants devraient identifier et éviter ces canaux avant de pagayer. Le trafic maritime de la zone portuaire animée de Kupang est une réelle préoccupation ; gardez la tête haute et restez bien à l'écart des voies des ferries et des bateaux de pêche. Des méduses peuvent être présentes saisonnièrement.
La plage est facilement accessible depuis le centre-ville de Kupang en ojek, taxi ou scooter de location — demandez aux habitants ou à votre hébergement de vous indiquer le pic le plus proche, car la zone de surf s'étend le long de la baie. Garez-vous sur le bord de la route ou dans l'un des warungs à proximité le long de l'esplanade en bord de mer ; l'entrée et la sortie se font facilement depuis le sable sans nécessiter de techniques de paddle-out.
Un longboard ou un mid-length épais (8–9 ft) est idéal pour profiter des petites vagues de beach-break roulantes. Lors des rares occasions où une vraie houle arrive, une planche fun shape ou minimal la gérera confortablement — laissez le shortboard à la maison à moins que les conditions ne vous surprennent.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Kupang Beach Peaks vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kupang Beach Peaks this spot | 0.5m | 0.2m 8s | 21 off | Poor |
| Teddy's Best now 10 km away | 0.7m | 0.3m 6s | 19 on | Poor |
| 15 km away | 0.6m | 0.3m 8s | 18 on | Poor |
| 16 km away | 0.7m | 0.2m 5s | 22 on | Poor |
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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.