Aceh - Lhoknga
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 8s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 8s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 8s SSW | 25 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 0.9m 8s SSW | 25 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 0.9m 8s SSW | 19 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 24 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 27 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 24 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 26 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 0.9m 9s SSW | 19 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 0.9m 10s SSW | 23 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 0.9m 13s SSW | 28 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.0m 12s SSW | 26 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.1m 13s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.0m 13s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 14s SSW | 19 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 14s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 14s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 8s | 19 SSW on | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 8s | 18 SSW on | 0.3m |
| 2 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 8s | 16 SSW on | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 8s | 16 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 4 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 9s | 17 SSW on | 0.6m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 9s | 17 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 8s | 17 SSW on | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 16 SSW on | 0.9m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 14 SSW on | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 15 SSW on | 0.8m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 19 SW on | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 24 SW on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 25 SW on | 0.3m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 25 SSW on | 0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 26 SSW on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 25 SW on | 0.2m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 24 SSW on | 0.3m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 24 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 19 SW on | 0.6m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 23 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 9s | 21 SW on | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 1.4m | 0.9m SSW | 10s | 18 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 10 PM | 1.4m | 0.8m SSW | 11s | 22 SSW on | 0.6m |
| 11 PM | 1.4m | 0.8m SSW | 12s | 22 SSW on | 0.5m |
About Aceh - Lhoknga
Lhoknga is Aceh's most accessible surf zone, offering punchy reef breaks that fire along the coastline just west of Banda Aceh. The waves tend to be hollow and fast, rewarding surfers who can read a reef and handle a quick takeoff. Intermediates will find plenty of fun on smaller swells, while bigger pulses push the quality up a notch. The relaxed local atmosphere and relatively uncrowded lineup make it a rewarding stop on a Sumatran surf trip.
Local knowledge
The reef at Lhoknga is shallow and unforgiving on lower tides — live coral and sharp rock can do serious damage on a wipeout, so reef boots and a rashguard are sensible precautions. A strong lateral current runs along the bay on bigger swells and can sweep you off the peak quickly, so keep your bearings relative to landmarks onshore. Sea urchins lurk in the shallower sections near the entry and exit; shuffle your feet and exit cautiously.
From Banda Aceh head west on Jalan Lhoknga (roughly 20 km); the main break is signposted and there is roadside parking near the warung strip overlooking the bay. Paddle out from the sandy channel on the north side of the reef to avoid scrambling over coral — time your entry between sets and use the same channel to come in. A few local surf camps and warungs right on the beach make it easy to get your bearings before paddling out.
A versatile shortboard (6'0"–6'4") handles the punchy, hollow conditions well across the typical swell range; bring a step-up (6'6"+) if a solid Sumatra groundswell is forecast. On smaller, mushier days a fish or hybrid will keep the session fun and help you generate speed through the flatter sections.
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Where to go now
Aceh - Lhoknga vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aceh - Lhoknga this spot | 1.4m | 1.1m 8s | 19 on | Fair |
| 2 km away | 1.4m | 1.1m 8s | 19 on | Fair |
| Tapaktuan Best now 326 km away | 0.7m | 0.7m 8s | 3 cross | Good |
| 328 km away | 1.0m | 0.7m 7s | 4 cross | Fair |
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Surfing in Sumatra
Full Sumatra surf guide →Sumatra is Indonesia's wild western frontier — the sixth-largest island on earth and arguably the country's deepest, most varied surf zone. Where Bali trades on crowds and nightlife, Sumatra deals in space, jungle backdrops and waves that still feel earned. The swell window here is enormous: the same Indian Ocean groundswells that light up the rest of the archipelago hit Sumatra's exposed western flank first, raw and unfiltered.
✈️Getting there
Most surf trips funnel through Padang, the launch point for the Mentawais, Telos and Banyaks. Fly into Padang (Minangkabau Airport, PDG) via Jakarta — and Jakarta connects to Bali and international hubs like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
🛵Getting around
On the Sumatran mainland and on Nias, a scooter is the cheap, flexible standard — expect potholed roads, livestock and long, scenic distances between zones. Around Krui the coastal road links a string of spots over many kilometres, so a bike (or a hired car with driver for groups and boards) earns its keep.
🌤️Climate & season
Sumatra straddles the equator, so it's hot and humid year-round with water warm enough for boardshorts (a rashguard or 1mm top is plenty).