The Peak (Simeulue)
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s S | 1 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s S | 5 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s S | 2 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s S | 5 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s S | 8 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s S | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 2 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 10s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 9s S | 6 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 10s S | 4 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 10 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s S | 7 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 10s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 13s | 2 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 13s | 1 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 13s | 3 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 12s | 5 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 12s | 3 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 2 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 3 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 4 S on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 5 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 8 S on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 8 S on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SE on | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SE on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 5 SE on | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 1 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 0 NNE off | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 2 N off | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 11s | 10 WNW cross | 0.8m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 11s | 8 NW cross | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 11s | 7 N off | 0.9m |
About The Peak (Simeulue)
The Peak ist ein sehr konsistenter A-Frame, der in der Nähe des Dorfes Busung, südlich der Hauptstadt (Sinabang), liegt, und er ist bekannt für seine doppelte Richtung: Er bietet eine längere, wendigere Linkswelle und eine kürzere, aber kraftvollere Rechtswelle. Es ist die Welle, die dem Flughafen und den bewohnten Gebieten am nächsten ist, was sie zum am leichtesten zugänglichen Spot auf der ganzen Insel macht. Der einfache Zugang und die Konsistenz machen ihn zu einer großartigen Option sowohl für fortgeschrittene Surfer, die Fortschritte machen möchten, als auch für erfahrene Surfer, die schnelle, effektive Sessions suchen. The Peak ist ein unverzichtbarer Spot in Simeulue, da er einer der am leichtesten zugänglichen, konsistenten und vielseitigen auf der Insel ist. Ideal für Surfer aller Niveaus, ist The Peak der Spot, an dem der Surftag beginnt (und oft endet) für diejenigen, die in der Nähe des Hauptdorfes wohnen oder nach stabilen Sessions ohne zu viel Logistik suchen.
Local knowledge
Wie die meisten Wellen in Simeulue bricht The Peak über ein flaches Korallenriff, das bei Niedrigwasser sehr scharf und unerbittlich wird, insbesondere bei der kraftvollen Rechtswelle, wo du auf das trockene Riff gedrückt werden kannst. Achte auf Seeigel in den flachen Bereichen und eine Strömung, die bei größeren Swells über den A-Frame verläuft und dich nach innen zieht. Simeulue ist Malaria-Gebiet, also ziehe dich bei Dämmerung und Morgensessions gut an.
Da dies die nächste Welle zu Sinabang und dem Flughafen ist, ist es die einfache — du kannst sie von der Straße aus aus dem Bereich Busung erreichen und die meisten lokalen Losmen und Surfcamps in der Nähe des Dorfes sind nur eine kurze Fahrt entfernt. Paddel durch den Kanal neben dem Peak hinaus, anstatt direkt über das Riff zu paddeln, und timen deinen Ausgang bei auflaufendem Wasser, um zu vermeiden, dass du beim Hineinpaddeln über das flache Korallenriff gezogen wirst.
Dein Standard-High-Performance-Shortboard eignet sich für alltägliche Tage mit Hüfthöhe bis Kopfgröße, und die wendige Linkswelle belohnt ein Quiver-Board, das du herumwerfen kannst. Wenn ein solider Swell einsetzt und die Rechte dick und schnell wird, greife zu einem Step-up mit etwas mehr Drive, um die steileren Drops über das Riff zu bewältigen.
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The Peak (Simeulue) vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peak (Simeulue) Best now this spot | 1.9m | 1.8m 13s | 2 cross | Epic |
| 8 km away | 1.8m | 1.8m 13s | 4 cross | Epic |
| 12 km away | 2.1m | 2.1m 13s | 4 off | Epic |
| 15 km away | 1.9m | 1.9m 12s | 3 cross | Epic |
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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.
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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.