Air Cina
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 8 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 12 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 15 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 10s SW | 14 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 10s SW | 12 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 10s SW | 9 km/h cross | -1.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 10s SW | 10 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 23 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 20 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 10 km/h off | -1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 15 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 24 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 21 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 16 km/h cross | -1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 21 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 21 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 22 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 1 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 6 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 2 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 6 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 3 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 7 SE cross | -0.8m |
| 4 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 6 SE cross | -1.1m |
| 5 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 6 SE cross | -1.0m |
| 6 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 8 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 7 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 9 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 8 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 10 SSE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 12 SSE cross | 1.1m |
| 10 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 14 SSE cross | 1.4m |
| 11 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 15 SE cross | 1.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 15 SSE cross | 1.1m |
| 1 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 15 SSE cross | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 16 SSE cross | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 14 SSE cross | -0.3m |
| 4 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 14 SSE cross | -0.6m |
| 5 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 13 SSE cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 12 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 7 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 1.2m |
| 9 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 10 ESE cross | 1.7m |
| 10 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 9 ESE off | 2.0m |
| 11 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 10s | 8 ESE cross | 1.9m |
About Air Cina
Air Cina adalah reef break menengah yang menyenangkan di Timor yang menawarkan pengenalan yang lebih santai terhadap surfing di pulau ini. Ombak ini memiliki cukup tenaga untuk menjaga hal-hal tetap menarik sambil tetap dapat diakses bagi peselancar yang masih mengasah keterampilan reef mereka. Aksesibilitas relatifnya menjadikannya tempat pemanasan yang baik sebelum menghadapi break yang lebih menantang di Timor.
Local knowledge
Reef ini dangkal saat air surut dan cukup tajam untuk menyebabkan cedera serius saat terjatuh — sepatu boot sangat disarankan, terutama bagi pemula di reef breaks. Bulu babi bersembunyi di bagian dangkal dekat titik masuk dan keluar, jadi luangkan waktu Anda untuk memilih jalur masuk dan keluar. Arus sedang mengalir di sepanjang reef saat ombak besar; gunakan untuk mendayung keluar daripada melawannya, tetapi tetap waspada terhadap arah dorongannya.
Air Cina dapat dijangkau dengan jalan darat dari Kupang — arahkan ke timur sepanjang pantai utara dan cari break dekat desa dengan nama yang sama; beberapa warung lokal dekat garis pantai memudahkan Anda untuk mengorientasikan diri. Parkir di pinggir jalan dan pilih jalan Anda menuruni garis pantai berbatu menuju titik masuk saluran, yang menjaga Anda dari bagian terburuk reef saat keluar. Keluar melalui saluran yang sama; hindari melintasi dataran reef secara langsung saat air surut.
Shortboard yang serbaguna atau funboard panjang menengah dalam kisaran 7'0"–7'6" cocok untuk sebagian besar kondisi di sini dan memberi Anda cukup tenaga mendayung untuk set-set reef yang kadang tidak konsisten. Pada hari-hari kecil yang tidak bertenaga, bawa fish atau hybrid untuk menjaga kesenangan tetap berjalan; jika ombak solid datang, gunakan shortboard performa yang sedikit lebih tebal untuk pegangan ekstra di bagian reef.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Air Cina vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Cina Best now this spot | 0.5m | 0.4m 11s | 7 cross | Good |
| 8 km away | 0.6m | 0.5m 12s | 10 cross | Fair |
| 9 km away | 0.6m | 0.5m 11s | 3 cross | Fair |
| 10 km away | 0.5m | 0.5m 12s | 5 off | 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.