Simeulue - Alus Alus
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s S | 4 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s S | 7 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s S | 7 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 12s S | 7 km/h on | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 12s S | 8 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 11s S | 2 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 1 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 6 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 6 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 2 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 2 km/h on | 0.9m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 1 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s S | 7 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s S | 5 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 10s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.8m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 6 WNW cross | 0.3m |
| 2 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 5 W cross | 0.5m |
| 3 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 7 NW off | 0.6m |
| 4 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 5 SW on | 0.7m |
| 5 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 4 WNW cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 4 WSW cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 7 WSW on | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 6 WNW cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 4 SSW on | 0.2m |
| 10 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 6 W cross | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 6 WSW cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 7 SW on | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 9 SW on | 0.3m |
| 2 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 10 WSW on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 7 WSW on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 8 WSW on | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 6 S on | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 7 S on | 0.8m |
| 7 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 7 S on | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 12s | 4 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 9 PM | 1.1m | 0.8m S | 12s | 3 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.1m | 0.8m S | 12s | 9 SE on | 0.2m |
| 11 PM | 1.1m | 0.8m S | 12s | 6 SSW on | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.1m | 0.8m S | 12s | 8 SSW on | 0.1m |
About Simeulue - Alus Alus
Alus Alus adalah reef break yang paling ramah di Simeulue, dengan ombak lembut dan bergulung yang menjadikannya tempat belajar yang ideal untuk pemula. Ombak pecah cukup lembut untuk membangun kepercayaan diri tanpa faktor intimidasi dari spot-spot berat di pulau yang dekat. Ini adalah setting yang indah untuk mengambil langkah pertama Anda di reef, meskipun sepatu boot masih disarankan sebagai langkah pencegahan. Pengenalan yang menyambut keajaiban berselancar di Simeulue.
Local knowledge
Meskipun ombak ini ramah menurut standar Simeulue, reef di bawahnya adalah karang hidup dan masih bisa menyebabkan kerusakan saat wipeout — sepatu boot adalah keharusan dan sarung tangan reef layak dipertimbangkan. Bintang laut ada di bagian yang lebih dangkal dekat bagian dalam, jadi geserkan kaki Anda saat melangkah. Arus umumnya ringan tetapi bisa meningkat dengan swell yang lebih besar, jadi pemula harus tetap waspada terhadap drift lateral dan menjaga landmark di pantai.
Alus Alus dapat dijangkau dengan sepeda motor atau mobil dari Sinabang — kota utama pulau — sepanjang jalan pantai, dengan berjalan kaki singkat ke pantai setelah Anda melihat break. Masuk cukup sederhana dari tepi saluran berpasir; arahkan ke saluran daripada mendayung langsung di atas reef, dan gunakan saluran yang sama untuk keluar. Sebuah warung kecil di dekatnya adalah landmark yang berguna dan tempat yang baik untuk bertanya kepada penduduk lokal tentang kondisi terbaru.
Longboard atau mid-length yang besar (9'0"+) adalah pilihan utama di sini — bentuk ombak yang lambat dan bergulung memberikan imbalan volume dan glide, dan akan membantu pemula menangkap lebih banyak ombak. Pada hari langka ketika ombak sedikit lebih besar, fun-shape atau minimal masih bekerja dengan baik; tinggalkan shortboard di rumah kecuali swell sedang menggelegak.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Alus Alus vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Alus Alus this spot | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 6 cross | Epic |
| 6 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| 9 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 12s | 6 off | Epic |
| Simeulue - The Peak Best now 12 km away | 2.0m | 2.0m 11s | 9 off | Epic |
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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.