Tablolong surf

Tablolong

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
Poor
Wave
0.6m
Swell
0.4m
5s · SE
Period
5s
Wind
18 km/h
E · gust 32
Onshore
Water
27°C
Air
26°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 12:00 PM 0.0m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 0.6 m
0.3m 6s SE
18 km/h on
1.2m
9 AM 0.8 m
0.2m 7s SSE
27 km/h on
0.5m
12 PM 0.8 m
0.3m 10s SW
29 km/h on
0.0m
3 PM 0.9 m
0.2m 10s SW
31 km/h on
0.5m
6 PM 1.0 m
0.2m 9s SSW
29 km/h on
0.9m
Best session today
10 AM–12 PM
Onshore 0.3m swell @ 9s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 0.8 1.5 5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 35 70 5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM

Tide

Low 12:00 PM · 0.0m High 6:00 PM · 0.9m Low 12:00 AM · 0.0m High 6:00 AM · 1.4m
L 12 PM H 6 PM L 12 AM H 6 AM L 1 PM H 7 PM L 1 AM 5 AM11 AM5 PM11 PM5 AM11 AM5 PM11 PM

7-day outlook

Wed, Jun 10
0.5–1.0m
Thu, Jun 11
0.9–1.2m
Fri, Jun 12
0.9–1.0m
Sat, Jun 13
0.8–1.0m
Sun, Jun 14
0.8–1.0m
Mon, Jun 15
0.7–0.8m
Tue, Jun 16
0.7–0.8m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
5 AM 0.6m 0.4m SE 5s 18 E on 1.3m
6 AM 0.6m 0.3m SE 6s 18 ESE on 1.2m
7 AM 0.7m 0.3m SE 6s 22 ESE on 1.1m
8 AM 0.7m 0.2m SE 6s 23 ESE on 0.8m
9 AM 0.8m 0.2m SSE 7s 27 ESE on 0.5m
10 AM 0.8m 0.2m SSW 9s 27 ESE cross 0.3m
11 AM 0.8m 0.3m SW 9s 28 ESE cross 0.1m
12 PM 0.8m 0.3m SW 10s 29 SE cross 0.0m
1 PM 0.9m 0.2m SW 10s 32 ESE cross 0.1m
2 PM 0.9m 0.2m SW 10s 30 SE cross 0.3m
3 PM 0.9m 0.2m SW 10s 31 SE cross 0.5m
4 PM 0.9m 0.2m SW 10s 30 ESE cross 0.7m
5 PM 1.0m 0.2m SW 10s 30 ESE cross 0.9m
6 PM 1.0m 0.2m SSW 9s 29 ESE cross 0.9m
7 PM 1.0m 0.2m S 7s 27 ESE on 0.8m
8 PM 1.0m 0.3m SE 6s 29 ESE on 0.6m
9 PM 0.9m 0.3m SE 6s 29 ESE on 0.4m
10 PM 0.9m 0.3m SE 5s 26 ESE on 0.2m
11 PM 0.9m 0.4m SE 5s 27 ESE on 0.1m
12 AM 0.9m 0.4m SE 5s 25 ESE on 0.0m
1 AM 0.9m 0.4m SE 5s 23 ESE on 0.1m
2 AM 0.9m 0.4m SE 5s 21 ESE on 0.4m
3 AM 0.9m 0.4m SE 5s 23 ESE on 0.7m
4 AM 0.9m 0.5m SE 5s 23 ESE on 1.0m

About Tablolong

Tablolong is a pleasant intermediate reef break near Kupang on Timor's western tip, offering consistent, manageable waves in a striking setting. The break tends to produce clean, rolling walls that suit surfers looking to develop their style and confidence on reef. Its proximity to Kupang makes it one of the more convenient surf destinations on the island.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow at low tide and covered in sharp coral and sea urchins — booties are strongly recommended and a wipeout in the wrong section will introduce you to both. A moderate rip runs along the reef edge on bigger swells, so know your exit point before you paddle out. Boat traffic from fishing vessels operating out of the Tablolong area can be an issue in the early morning, so keep your head up.

Getting there

Tablolong is about 30 km southwest of Kupang — take the coastal road toward Tablolong village, where you can park near the fishing community and local warungs at the beach. Paddle out via the channel on the right side of the break to avoid scrambling over exposed reef; the channel is easiest to spot at mid-to-high tide. Exit the same way and avoid stepping on the reef shelf during low tide.

Board

A mid-length or a versatile shortboard in the 6'4"–7'0" range covers most conditions here — the wave rewards smooth, flowing surfing rather than radical power. On rare bigger swells bring a step-up; a fish or fun shape is a fine call on smaller, punchier days.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Tablolong vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Tablolong
this spot
 0.6m
0.4m 5s
18 on
Poor
Air Cina
8 km away
 0.6m
0.3m 4s
16 on
Poor
Semau Island
11 km away
 0.5m
0.3m 7s
18 on
Poor–Fair
Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs Best now
13 km away
 0.6m
0.5m 10s
18 off
Fair

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Nearest spots

Closest breaks to Tablolong
Air Cina
Timor
8 km
Intermediate Reef break
0.6 m 4s
Poor
Semau Island
Timor
11 km
Intermediate Reef break
0.5 m 7s
Poor–Fair
Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs
Timor
13 km
Advanced Reef break
0.6 m 10s
Fair
Teddy's
Timor
18 km
Advanced Reef break
0.6 m 6s
Poor–Fair

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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.