Simeulue - Jackals
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 7 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s S | 9 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 10s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s S | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 NNW off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 5 WSW on | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 1 WSW cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 NE off | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 10 NE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 8 ENE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
About Simeulue - Jackals
Jackals adalah reef break yang mentah dan tanpa kompromi di Simeulue yang membutuhkan rasa hormat dan pengalaman. Ketika swell naik, ia menghasilkan ombak cepat dan berat yang menguji posisi, komitmen, dan kemampuan tube-riding. Peselancar tingkat lanjut yang berusaha akan menemukan salah satu ombak paling mendebarkan dan paling sedikit pengunjung di pulau ini. Bukan tempat untuk bereksperimen — datanglah dengan persiapan dan ketahui batasan Anda.
Local knowledge
Karang hidup yang dangkal dan tajam adalah bahaya utama — jatuh pada set yang lebih besar dapat mengakibatkan luka serius atau lebih buruk, jadi sepatu bot dan helm layak dipertimbangkan. Rak karang tidak rata dan dapat menangkap sirip saat keluar; landak laut ada di bagian yang lebih dangkal menuju saluran. Arus rip dan arus lateral dapat mendorong Anda keluar dari garis masuk saluran, terutama saat air surut — ketahui di mana air aman sebelum Anda mendayung.
Simeulue dapat dicapai dengan feri dari Meulaboh atau Sinabang di pantai Aceh, atau dengan penerbangan sewa ke Sinabang (SNB). Jackals paling baik diakses dengan perahu — sebagian besar peselancar menetap di salah satu kamp selancar di Simeulue atau menyewa jukung lokal dari Sinabang atau kampung terdekat; konfirmasikan kondisi dan saluran masuk yang paling aman dengan kapten Anda sebelum melompat. Tidak ada infrastruktur pantai yang berarti di lokasi break itu sendiri, jadi bawa semua yang Anda butuhkan di atas kapal.
Bawa shortboard step-up yang sudah terbukti — sesuatu dalam kisaran 6'4"–6'10" dengan cukup volume untuk mendayung ke ombak karang yang cepat dan tebal serta mempertahankan garis melalui barrel. Pada hari-hari kecil yang jarang, shortboard performa bekerja, tetapi jangan repot-repot membawa fish atau bentuk fun; ombak ini menghargai dorongan dan rail, bukan mengapung.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Jackals vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Jackals this spot | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 9 off | Good |
| 6 km away | 1.6m | 1.5m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 8 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| Simeulue - Alus Alus Best now 13 km away | 0.9m | 0.7m 12s | 0 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.