Dylan’s Right
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 10s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 7 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 5 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 10s | 4 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 10s | 3 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 1 NE off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 2 NE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 5 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 4 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 4 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 6 ESE cross | 0.5m |
About Dylan’s Right
Dylan's Right (juga disebut Dylan's) adalah gelombang kanan yang tajam, panjang, dan berongga yang terletak di pantai barat daya Simeulue, di depan saluran dalam dengan dasar karang. Titik ambilnya cukup menantang, tetapi hadiahnya adalah barrel yang sempurna dan panjang, diikuti dengan bagian-bagian yang ideal untuk manuver. Ini adalah gelombang yang dengan cepat mendapatkan ketenaran karena konsistensinya, kualitasnya, dan kerumunan kecil dibandingkan dengan tempat-tempat serupa di Mentawai atau Bali.
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Karang hidup yang tajam dan dangkal sepanjang jalur — titik ambilnya berada di atas terumbu yang menjadi sangat tipis saat gelombang besar, dan jatuh di sini berarti luka karang, bukan pasir lembut. Gelombang pecah di samping saluran dalam, jadi ada arus yang cukup kuat menarikmu ke arah dan sepanjang saluran saat set yang lebih besar, dan pada pasang surut rendah, tebing terumbu di dalam benar-benar berbahaya. Kamu berada jauh di pantai barat daya Simeulue, jadi setiap luka karang atau papan yang tertekan memerlukan waktu berjam-jam untuk mendapatkan bantuan medis yang nyata — bawa perlengkapan pertolongan pertama yang baik dan tangani luka karang dengan serius untuk menghindari infeksi.
Sebagian besar peselancar mencapai Dylan's dengan perahu atau menginap di salah satu kamp selancar terdekat dan mendayung keluar melalui saluran dalam yang berada di samping lineup — saluran itu adalah temanmu, baik untuk mendayung keluar dengan mudah maupun untuk keluar yang menjauhkanmu dari terumbu kering. Jika kamu mengakses dari pantai, bersiaplah untuk berjalan di atas terumbu dan mendayung dari pantai kecil atau titik dekat kamp; sepatu karang adalah pilihan yang bijak untuk masuk dan keluar. Atur sesi selancarmu sesuai dengan pasang surut — pasang tengah hingga tinggi memberikan lebih banyak air di atas bagian dalam dan keluar yang lebih aman.
Ini adalah gelombang kanan yang berongga, cepat, dan berperforma tinggi yang membutuhkan langkah bersih — papan pintail atau step-up yang baik dengan ukuran 6'4"–6'8" untuk hari-hari solid setinggi kepala ke atas agar bisa melakukan titik ambil yang curam dan mempertahankan garis melalui barrel. Pada gelombang yang lebih besar dan berat, bawa semi-gun berukuran 7'0"+; simpan shortboard hanya untuk hari-hari yang lebih kecil dan lebih menyenangkan.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Dylan’s Right vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan’s Right Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 5 off | Good |
| 15 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 22 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 26 km away | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 0 off | Good |
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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.