Simeulue - Tea Bags
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 1 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 13s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 4 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 13s S | 3 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 12s S | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 12s S | 1 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 12s S | 3 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 12s S | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 12s S | 2 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 12s S | 4 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 10s S | 9 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.6m 10s S | 5 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 12s S | 1 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 12s S | 8 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 12s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 12s S | 4 km/h on | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 11s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 12s S | 10 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 12s S | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 11s S | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 1.1m | 0.9m S | 13s | 4 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 4 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 2 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 1 NE off | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 3 NE off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 4 E cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 13s | 3 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 13s | 3 ENE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m S | 13s | 4 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 4 NE off | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 5 NE off | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 2 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 3 S on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 7 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 13s | 8 SSW on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 12s | 7 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 12s | 6 S on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 12s | 5 S on | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 12s | 7 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 12s | 2 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m S | 12s | 2 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 12 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m S | 12s | 3 N off | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m S | 12s | 10 NW off | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 1.0m | 1.0m S | 12s | 7 W cross | 0.8m |
About Simeulue - Tea Bags
Tea Bags es uno de los reef breaks más exigentes de Simeulue, generando olas potentes y explosivas que mantienen en tensión a los surfistas avanzados. La ola puede ponerse hueca y rápida, lo que requiere un posicionamiento preciso y un surf seguro para sacar el máximo partido a cada ride. No es un spot para los de corazón débil, pero los surfistas con experiencia se verán ampliamente recompensados con algunas de las olas más emocionantes de la isla. Comprueba las condiciones con atención y respeta el arrecife.
Local knowledge
Un arrecife de coral vivo y poco profundo es el principal peligro — las caídas en la sección interior pueden provocar laceraciones graves y heridas por arrecife, y los erizos de mar acechan en las grietas con marea baja. La naturaleza rápida y hueca de la ola hace que quedar atrapado adentro durante las series sea muy castigo; una fuerte corriente a lo largo del borde del arrecife puede arrastrar a los surfistas hacia la zona de impacto o hacia el canal. El tráfico de embarcaciones — barcos chárter y lanchas rápidas que acceden al fondeadero — supone un riesgo adicional: mantente alerta, especialmente al paddlear hacia afuera y durante las pausas entre series.
Se accede a Tea Bags de forma más fiable en barco — ya sea desde el pueblo de Sinabang o a través de un chárter o liveaboard anclado frente a la costa oeste de Simeulue, con el trayecto entre 30 minutos y un par de horas según el punto de partida. La entrada se hace habitualmente saltando del barco al canal de aguas profundas junto al arrecife, sincronizando entre series; sal por el mismo sitio, paddleando con fuerza hacia el canal para evitar ser arrastrado sobre la plataforma de coral. No hay warungs ni instalaciones en el break, así que lleva agua, cera y un botiquín completo que incluya escarpines y antiséptico.
En días estándar de 3–6 pies, trae una shortboard de alto rendimiento o una step-up algo más llena (6'2"–6'6") que pueda manejar la velocidad y generar impulso a través de las secciones huecas. Cuando supere los 6 pies, pasa a una step-up fiable o una semi-gun con suficiente volumen para paddlear en paredes rápidas y pesadas — una tabla demasiado corta o demasiado suelta se te irá de las manos en la sección crítica.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - Tea Bags vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - Tea Bags this spot | 1.1m | 0.9m 13s | 4 off | Epic |
| Simeulue - Thailand's Best now 4 km away | 2.1m | 2.0m 13s | 3 off | Epic |
| 6 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 13s | 4 off | Epic |
| 9 km away | 1.1m | 0.9m 13s | 6 cross | Epic |
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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.