Alor - Mali Beach surf

Alor - Mali Beach

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Timor now Savu Island Reefs Good · 0.9m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
0.4m
Swell
0.4m
12s · SW
Period
12s
Wind
2 km/h
WSW · gust 14
Onshore
Water
29°C
Air
28°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 2:00 PM 0.1m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 0.4 m
0.4m 12s SW
5 km/h cross
1.2m
9 AM 0.4 m
0.4m 12s SW
3 km/h cross
1.0m
12 PM 0.4 m
0.4m 12s SW
9 km/h off
0.3m
3 PM 0.4 m
0.4m 11s SW
3 km/h off
0.2m
6 PM 0.4 m
0.4m 11s SW
1 km/h off
0.7m
Best session today
11 AM–1 PM
Offshore 0.4m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 0.8 1.5 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

Low 2:00 PM · 0.1m High 8:00 PM · 0.9m Low 1:00 AM · 0.3m High 8:00 AM · 1.3m
L 2 PM H 8 PM L 1 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM L 2 AM 8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10 Best
0.4–0.5m
Thu, Jun 11 Best
0.4–0.5m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
0.5–0.6m
Sat, Jun 13
0.4–0.6m
Sun, Jun 14
0.4–0.5m
Mon, Jun 15
0.4–0.5m
Tue, Jun 16
0.3–0.4m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
8 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 2 WSW on 1.1m
9 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 3 NW cross 1.0m
10 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 6 NNW cross 0.7m
11 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 9 N off 0.5m
12 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 9 N off 0.3m
1 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 6 NNE off 0.1m
2 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 3 NNE off 0.1m
3 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 3 ENE off 0.2m
4 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 3 SE cross 0.4m
5 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 2 E off 0.6m
6 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 1 E off 0.7m
7 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 1 E off 0.8m
8 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 1 SE cross 0.9m
9 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 1 SE cross 0.8m
10 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 2 SSE cross 0.7m
11 PM 0.4m 0.4m SW 11s 3 S on 0.5m
12 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 3 S on 0.4m
1 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 3 S on 0.3m
2 AM 0.4m 0.4m SW 12s 2 S on 0.3m
3 AM 0.4m 0.3m SW 11s 2 SSE cross 0.5m
4 AM 0.4m 0.3m SW 11s 2 SE cross 0.7m
5 AM 0.4m 0.3m SW 10s 2 SE cross 0.9m
6 AM 0.4m 0.3m SW 11s 2 SE cross 1.1m
7 AM 0.4m 0.3m SW 12s 4 ESE cross 1.3m

About Alor - Mali Beach

Mali Beach in Alor offers an accessible intermediate reef break in one of Indonesia's most dramatic and culturally rich island settings. The wave provides clean, enjoyable rides that suit surfers keen to explore well off the main Bali-to-Sumbawa trail. Alor's outstanding diving and snorkelling make this a rewarding destination even on flat days.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow at low tide — live coral and sharp rock sit just beneath the surface, so wipeouts can result in cuts and scrapes; reef booties are strongly recommended. Rips and currents can be deceptively strong in this part of the Lesser Sundas, and Alor's straits are known for powerful tidal flows that can intensify around the break. Sea urchins lurk in the reef shelf near the entry/exit zone, so shuffle your feet and watch where you put your hands.

Getting there

Mali is the main hub for Alor, so fly or take the ferry from Kupang (West Timor) and you'll land or dock within a short distance of the beach. The wave is accessible directly from Mali Beach — paddle out through the channel on the right side of the break to avoid scrambling over reef. A handful of warungs and small losmen sit along the beachfront road and serve as easy landmarks; there's informal roadside parking near the beach.

Board

A versatile shortboard (6'2"–6'6") or a fun-shape handles the typical reef break conditions here well. On smaller, mushier days a fish or mid-length will help you make the most of the wave; there's no need for a step-up unless an unusually large swell pushes through.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Alor - Mali Beach vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Alor - Mali Beach Best now
this spot
 0.4m
0.4m 12s
2 on
Good
Alor - Kalabahi Reefs
2 km away
 0.4m
0.4m 4s
5 off
Poor–Fair
Kolbano
209 km away
 0.9m
0.5m 10s
13 off
Fair
Oetune
216 km away
 0.8m
0.5m 11s
10 off
Fair

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Nearest spots

Closest breaks to Alor - Mali Beach
Alor - Kalabahi Reefs
Timor
2 km
Advanced Reef break
0.4 m 4s
Poor–Fair
Kolbano
Timor
209 km
Intermediate Reef break
0.9 m 10s
Fair
Oetune
Timor
216 km
Intermediate Beach break
0.8 m 11s
Fair
Kupang Beach Peaks
Timor
239 km
Beginner Beach break
0.5 m 8s
Poor

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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.