Ujung Bocur / Karang Nyimbor surf

Ujung Bocur / Karang Nyimbor

Intermediate
Point break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Sumatra now Krui Left Epic · 1.5m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
1.5m
Swell
1.2m
11s · S
Period
11s
Wind
5 km/h
ENE · gust 14
Cross-shore
Water
30°C
Air
27°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 1:00 PM 0.7m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.6 m
1.2m 11s S
7 km/h off
0.4m
9 AM 1.6 m
1.1m 10s S
6 km/h off
0.4m
12 PM 1.6 m
1.3m 11s SSW
13 km/h cross
0.6m
3 PM 1.7 m
1.5m 12s SSW
11 km/h cross
0.6m
6 PM 1.7 m
1.6m 13s SSW
13 km/h cross
0.3m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 2.2m swell @ 13s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM5 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM5 AM

Tide

High 1:00 PM · 0.7m Low 7:00 PM · 0.2m High 2:00 AM · 0.9m Low 9:00 AM · 0.3m
H 1 PM L 7 PM H 2 AM L 9 AM H 2 PM L 8 PM H 3 AM 8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10 Best
1.5–1.9m
Thu, Jun 11 Best
2.0–2.4m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
2.0–2.3m
Sat, Jun 13
1.8–2.0m
Sun, Jun 14
1.8–1.9m
Mon, Jun 15
1.6–1.9m
Tue, Jun 16
1.4–1.6m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
8 AM 1.5m 1.2m S 11s 5 ENE cross 0.4m
9 AM 1.6m 1.1m S 10s 6 NW off 0.4m
10 AM 1.6m 1.1m S 10s 15 WNW cross 0.5m
11 AM 1.6m 1.2m S 11s 16 WNW cross 0.6m
12 PM 1.6m 1.3m SSW 11s 13 W cross 0.6m
1 PM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 12s 10 W cross 0.7m
2 PM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 12s 13 WNW cross 0.6m
3 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 12s 11 WNW cross 0.6m
4 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 13s 13 WNW cross 0.5m
5 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 13s 14 WNW cross 0.3m
6 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 13s 13 WNW cross 0.3m
7 PM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 13s 13 NW cross 0.2m
8 PM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 13s 11 NW off 0.2m
9 PM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 13s 10 NW off 0.3m
10 PM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 13s 6 NW cross 0.4m
11 PM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 13s 4 WNW cross 0.6m
12 AM 2.0m 1.9m SSW 13s 5 WNW cross 0.7m
1 AM 2.0m 1.9m SSW 13s 3 NW off 0.8m
2 AM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 13s 3 N off 0.9m
3 AM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 13s 3 NNE off 0.8m
4 AM 2.1m 2.1m SSW 13s 3 NE off 0.8m
5 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 13s 4 ENE off 0.6m
6 AM 2.2m 2.2m SSW 13s 6 ENE off 0.5m
7 AM 2.2m 2.2m SSW 13s 6 ENE off 0.4m

About Ujung Bocur / Karang Nyimbor

Ujung Bocur / Karang Nyimbor is a point break on Sumatra's southwest coast that produces long, winding rides with a consistent shape ideal for intermediate surfers. The wave wraps around the point with enough length to work on footwork and trimming, and it can hold size when the swell is pumping. It's a relatively mellow point by Krui-area standards, though a reef bottom still calls for mindful surfing. The surrounding scenery and relaxed vibe make it a rewarding destination.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The wave breaks over a shallow reef with live coral that can cause nasty lacerations on a wipeout, so booties are worth considering on lower tides. A moderate rip runs back around the point on the inside — use it to paddle out but don't get caught in it on an exit. Sea urchins lurk in the reef cracks near the entry channel, so pick your footing carefully.

Getting there

From Krui town head south along the Pesisir Barat coastal road toward Tanjung Setia and watch for the Ujung Bocur/Karang Nyimbor signage; several small guesthouses and warungs along this stretch serve as handy landmarks. Park on the roadside verge and take the short path down to the beach — the paddle-out is easiest via the channel on the northern side of the point, and you exit the same way to avoid the shallower reef sections.

Board

A versatile thruster or mid-length in the 6'4"–7'0" range suits the long, winding point walls perfectly and gives you the drive to link sections. Step up to a 6'8"–7'2" step-up when the swell pushes overhead and the wave starts to wall and hollow; on small, weak days a fish or groveller will keep the fun going.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Sumatra

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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).