Ndao Island
AdvancedSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 13s SW | 27 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 13s SW | 22 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SW | 16 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 13s SW | 25 km/h off | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 27 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 25 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 24 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 24 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 23 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 29 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 21 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 20 km/h off | 1.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 19 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 24 km/h cross | -0.9m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 12s SW | 28 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.2 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 23 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.2 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 23 km/h off | 2.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.2 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 20 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.2 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 22 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 25 km/h cross | -0.7m |
Next 24 hours
Wind
Tide
7-day outlook
Best days Hourly detail
Show next 24h Hide
| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 24 E off | 0.2m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 27 E off | 0.5m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 26 E off | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 26 E off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 27 E off | 1.4m |
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 26 E off | 1.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 23 E off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 22 E off | 1.1m |
| 10 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 19 E off | 0.7m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 16 E off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SW | 13s | 16 E off | -0.1m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 13s | 15 E off | -0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 13s | 18 E off | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 13s | 25 E off | -0.4m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 12s | 24 ESE off | -0.1m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 12s | 27 ESE off | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 12s | 27 ESE off | 0.6m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SW | 12s | 27 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 28 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 28 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 25 ESE off | 0.7m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 23 ESE off | 0.5m |
| 12 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 25 ESE off | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SW | 12s | 24 ESE cross | 0.0m |
About Ndao Island
Ndao Island es un reef break remoto y expuesto frente a Rote que produce olas crudas y poderosas para surfistas avanzados dispuestos a hacer el viaje. El aislamiento garantiza lineups sin aglomeraciones y condiciones vírgenes, pero también significa que estás solo si algo sale mal. Espera swells pesados, arrecife poco profundo y consecuencias serias — es un spot que premia la experiencia y la preparación. La recompensa es surf de clase mundial, sin tocar.
Local knowledge
El arrecife de coral vivo, poco profundo y afilado como una navaja, es el principal peligro — las caídas aquí pueden provocar laceraciones graves, por lo que se recomienda firmemente el uso de escarpines de arrecife y casco en los días de mayor swell. La ubicación expuesta atrae swells crudos y sin pulir, con corrientes potentes e impredecibles y fuertes rips a lo largo del borde del arrecife que pueden dificultar la salida; no hay rescate rápido si algo va mal. Los erizos de mar abundan en el borde del arrecife, y la atención médica más cercana está a un largo trayecto en barco y luego en auto dentro de la propia Rote — toma en serio cada lesión y lleva un botiquín de primeros auxilios bien equipado.
Ndao es un destino al que solo se llega en barco — tendrás que organizar un charter o una embarcación de pesca local saliendo de Ba'a o Nembrala, en la costa suroeste de Rote, una travesía que normalmente toma entre 1 y 2 horas según las condiciones y que puede ser movida con vientos alisios fuertes. Coordina con un fixer local o un operador de surf en Nembrala con antelación, ya que no existe infraestructura formal para el surf en la propia Ndao. Entra y sal por el canal adyacente al arrecife; ten el barco en espera para el recogida, ya que el acceso a tierra es limitado y el arrecife no es lugar para quedarse varado sin transporte.
Trae un step-up (6'4"–6'10") como tu tabla principal para las condiciones huecas y poderosas del arrecife que Ndao suele ofrecer, y mete una gun (7'0"+) si existe alguna posibilidad de surfearla con un swell significativo. Deja el shortboard como respaldo para los días más pequeños, que son poco frecuentes — esta ola premia el volumen y el drive, no el material suelto y skatey.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Ndao Island vs. nearby, liveCommunity photos
Shots from surfers at Ndao Island. Got one? Share it below.
Nearest spots
Closest breaks to Ndao IslandSurf schools & local guides near Ndao Island
Learn or level up with established local instructors.
Nemberala Beach Surf School
★ 5.0Rt. 01/Rw. 01 Desa Sedeoen, Nemberala, Rote Barat, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara 85982, Indonesia
32 Google reviews
Surf camps & retreats
Stay at a surf camp near Ndao Island
All-inclusive surf camps, coaching weeks and retreats — meals, lessons and accommodation sorted. Compare 1,500+ verified camps with reviews and instant booking.
- ✓ Free cancellation options
- ✓ Best price guarantee
- ✓ All levels, beginner to pro
We may earn a commission from bookings made through this link, at no extra cost to you.
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.