The Peak (Simeulue)
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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 | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 10s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s S | 1 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s S | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 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 | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 10s | 3 E cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 1 SE on | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.3m | 1.3m S | 10s | 2 WSW on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 1 S on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 NE off | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 4 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 8 E cross | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.3m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 11s | 6 E cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m S | 12s | 7 E cross | 0.5m |
About The Peak (Simeulue)
The Peak é um A-frame muito consistente localizado perto da vila de Busung, ao sul da capital (Sinabang), e é conhecido por sua direção dupla: oferece uma esquerda mais longa e manobrável, e uma direita mais curta, mas mais poderosa. É a onda mais próxima do aeroporto e das áreas povoadas, o que a torna o spot mais acessível de toda a ilha. Seu fácil acesso e consistência fazem dela uma ótima opção tanto para surfistas intermediários que buscam progredir quanto para surfistas avançados que desejam sessões rápidas e eficazes. The Peak é um spot essencial em Simeulue, sendo um dos mais acessíveis, consistentes e versáteis da ilha. Ideal para surfistas de todos os níveis, The Peak é o spot onde o dia de surf começa (e muitas vezes termina) para aqueles que ficam perto da vila principal ou que buscam sessões constantes sem muita logística.
Local knowledge
Como a maioria das ondas de Simeulue, The Peak quebra sobre um recife de coral raso que fica muito afiado e implacável na maré baixa, especialmente na direita potente onde você pode ser empurrado para o recife seco. Fique atento a ouriços-do-mar nas águas rasas e a uma corrente que corre através do A-frame em swells maiores, puxando você em direção ao interior. Simeulue é uma área de malária, então cubra-se nas sessões ao amanhecer e ao entardecer.
Sendo a onda mais próxima de Sinabang e do aeroporto, esta é a mais fácil — você pode alcançá-la por estrada a partir da área de Busung e a maioria dos losmen locais e acampamentos de surf perto da vila estão a uma curta distância. Repare através do canal ao lado do pico em vez de ir direto sobre o recife, e sincronize sua saída com uma maré crescente para evitar ser arrastado pelo coral raso ao voltar.
Sua shortboard padrão de alta performance funciona para dias normais de altura de cintura a altura de cabeça, e a esquerda manobrável recompensa uma prancha de quiver que você pode jogar. Quando um swell sólido entra e a direita fica grossa e rápida, pegue um step-up com um pouco mais de impulso para lidar com as quedas mais íngremes sobre o recife.
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Where to go now
The Peak (Simeulue) vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peak (Simeulue) Best now this spot | 1.4m | 1.4m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 8 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 12 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 7 off | Good |
| 15 km away | 1.5m | 1.5m 11s | 3 off | Good |
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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
★ 5.02701 Barnard Way, Parking lot, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
A coaching-focused operation bringing surf instruction to the waves around The Peak on Simeulue, with a friendly, lesson-driven approach. Great for first-timers and progressing surfers who want hands-on guidance from their very first paddle.
4101 Google reviews
Island Time Simeulue | Surf Camp & Resort
★ 5.0Alus Alus, Teupah Selatan, Simeulue Regency, Aceh 24782, Indonesia
A surf camp and resort set near The Peak, Island Time pairs easygoing island living with steady access to Simeulue's waves. Ideal for surfers who want a sociable camp atmosphere and the freedom to surf on their own schedule.
62 Google reviews
NIAS SURFING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL OF SURFING
★ 5.0Jl.pantai Jl. Sorake, Botohilitano, Kec. Tlk. Dalam, Kabupaten Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara 22865, Indonesia
A dedicated school of surfing near The Peak on Simeulue, geared toward learning and building solid fundamentals in the water. A good fit for beginners and intermediates who want structured coaching and plenty of guided sessions.
5 Google reviews
Kita Surf Resort
★ 4.9Kahat, Simeulue Timur, Simeulue Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
A friendly surf resort within easy reach of The Peak, Kita offers comfortable stays and reliable access to Simeulue's quality waves. Suits surfers of every level who want a relaxed base camp and lots of time in the lineup.
97 Google reviews
Momos Surf Shack
★ 4.9Nancala, Teupah Barat, Simeulue Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
A small, low-key surf shack near The Peak on Simeulue, perfect for surfers who like a no-fuss, homely base close to the action. Great for those who value an intimate, friendly vibe over big-resort polish.
27 Google reviews
The Peak Simeulue
★ 4.9Des, Maudil, Kec. Teupah Bar., Kabupaten Simeulue, Aceh 23897, Indonesia
Right at the heart of the action near its namesake wave, The Peak Simeulue is built for surfers who want to roll straight from their bed to the lineup. A natural home base for those chasing consistent sessions at one of the island's premier breaks.
21 Google reviews
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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.