Landu Leko
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.7 m | 0.7m 10s WSW | 5 km/h off | -0.9m |
| 9 AM | 0.7 m | 0.7m 10s WSW | 8 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.7m 9s WSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.7m 9s WSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 0.7 m | 0.7m 9s WSW | 12 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 9s WSW | 11 km/h off | -1.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 9s WSW | 15 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 9s WSW | 19 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 9s WSW | 20 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.5m 8s WSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 8s WSW | 14 km/h cross | -1.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 8s WSW | 17 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 8s WSW | 20 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 8s WSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 8s WSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 7s WSW | 12 km/h off | -1.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 7s WSW | 16 km/h off | -0.3m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 7s WSW | 21 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 7s WSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 7s WSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.3m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 7 ESE off | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 8 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 1 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 11 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 11 SSE cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 9 S cross | -0.2m |
| 4 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 9 S cross | -0.5m |
| 5 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 9 SSE cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 12 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 7 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 11 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 10 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 9 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m WSW | 9s | 9 SE cross | 1.6m |
| 10 PM | 0.7m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 8 SE cross | 2.0m |
| 11 PM | 0.7m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 8 SE cross | 2.0m |
| 12 AM | 0.7m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 9 SE cross | 1.7m |
| 1 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 9 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 2 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 9 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 9 SE cross | -0.4m |
| 4 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 9 SE off | -1.0m |
| 5 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 8 ESE off | -1.3m |
| 6 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 11 ESE off | -1.2m |
| 7 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 13 ESE off | -0.8m |
| 8 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 14 ESE off | -0.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 15 ESE off | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 0.6m | 0.6m WSW | 9s | 16 ESE off | 1.1m |
About Landu Leko
Landu Leko es un reef break de gran belleza en Rote que ofrece a los surfistas de nivel intermedio una ola de calidad en un entorno impresionante y alejado de las rutas habituales. La ola presenta paredes bien formadas y divertidas, perfectas para ganar confianza y desarrollar el estilo. El tamaño del swell y la dirección del viento pueden afectarla considerablemente, por lo que vale la pena elegir bien el momento de la visita. La lejanía del lugar mantiene la aglomeración baja y el ambiente relajado.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es poco profundo en marea baja, con coral afilado y erizos de mar acechando en la impact zone — una caída en el momento equivocado puede provocar heridas graves por arrecife o espinas de erizo, por lo que vale la pena considerar el uso de botines. Una corriente moderada discurre a lo largo del borde del arrecife y puede sorprenderte durante el paddle de regreso; estudia el canal antes de entrar. El tráfico de embarcaciones es escaso, pero mantén el ojo avizor durante las horas de mayor movimiento de traslados cerca de la playa.
Se llega a Rote en un corto vuelo doméstico o en ferry desde Kupang (Timor Occidental) — vuela o navega hasta Ba'a y luego toma un ojek de alquiler o una scooter de alquiler aproximadamente 1–1,5 horas hacia el sureste en dirección a la zona de Landu; pregunta a los lugareños en el warung cercano al camino de la playa para encontrar el sendero arenoso final que baja hasta el agua. Lo ideal es entrar al agua por el canal natural en el hombro del arrecife — evita remar directamente sobre la sección seca del arrecife en mareas bajas. No hay aparcamiento formal; deja el vehículo cerca de la línea de árboles y vigila tu equipo.
Un shortboard versátil o una funboard mid-length en el rango de 7'0"–7'6" se adapta bien a las divertidas y bien formadas paredes en la mayoría de los swells. En días más grandes y potentes, sube a un shortboard de performance de 6'4"–6'8" con algo más de volumen para manejar la velocidad adicional y mantener el trazo a lo largo de las secciones.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Landu Leko vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landu Leko Best now this spot | 0.7m | 0.7m 9s | 7 off | Good |
| 34 km away | 0.5m | 0.5m 10s | 6 cross | Fair |
| 35 km away | 0.9m | 0.8m 9s | 1 off | Good |
| 38 km away | 0.8m | 0.8m 10s | 6 cross | Good |
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Surfing in Rote
Full Rote surf guide →Rote is Indonesia's southernmost inhabited island, a low, dry, sun-bleached slip of land hanging off the bottom of Timor in East Nusa Tenggara. It's about as far from the Bali crowds as you can get and still find world-class surf — which is exactly the point. The scene revolves around the village of Nemberala (Nembrala) on the west coast, where a string of guesthouses, surf camps and warungs line up behind the reef.
✈️Getting there
Reaching Rote is half the adventure. First fly to Kupang (Timor) — El Tari Airport (KOE) — via Bali (Denpasar) or Jakarta, usually with a connection. From Kupang's Bolok harbour you take the fast ferry across to Rote's port at Ba'a, a crossing of roughly 1.5–2 hours; a slower car ferry also runs but takes longer.
🛵Getting around
Once you're in Nemberala, most of the popular waves are close — T-Land, Boa and the beach breaks are within easy reach, and several spots are walkable or a short paddle from the main strip.
🌤️Climate & season
Rote has a pronounced dry, savanna-like climate — drier than Bali and noticeably so. The dry season runs roughly May to October and is the surf season: this is when consistent groundswell arrives and the dependable southeast trade winds groom the west-coast lefts, holding most of the season's offshore conditions.