Simeulue - The Peak
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s S | 1 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s S | 3 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s S | 4 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 6 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s S | 7 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s S | 5 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 10 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s S | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 10s S | 6 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 9s S | 4 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s S | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s S | 8 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 10s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 11 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 10s S | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 13s | 4 E cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 13s | 3 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 13s | 2 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 13s | 1 SE on | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 13s | 1 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 13s | 3 E cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 13s | 4 E cross | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 13s | 3 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 3 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 3 SE on | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 3 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 5 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 4 S on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 4 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 5 SE on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 6 SE on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 4 SE on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 5 SE on | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 3 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 0 NW off | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 1 NNW off | 0.4m |
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 5 N off | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 8 NNW off | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 7 W cross | 0.8m |
About Simeulue - The Peak
The Peak en Simeulue está a la altura de su nombre: ofrece un pico versátil desde el que tanto las derechas como las izquierdas se abren sobre un arrecife bien definido. Los surfistas de nivel intermedio encontrarán mucho que disfrutar aquí, con paredes manejables que se abren para maniobras cuando las condiciones acompañan. Puede aguantar una amplia variedad de tamaños de swell, lo que lo convierte en una de las opciones más fiables de la isla. Espera la experiencia clásica de Simeulue: olas de calidad y un ambiente relajado y sin aglomeraciones.
Local knowledge
El arrecife es poco profundo con marea baja y está cubierto de coral afilado y erizos de mar — se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de escarpines, y una caída en el momento equivocado puede significar un corte serio o algo peor. En swells grandes, una corriente moderada corre a lo largo del borde del arrecife y puede hacer que el paddling de vuelta al pico sea agotador; identifica tu salida antes de paddlear hacia afuera. El tráfico de embarcaciones — liveaboards y barcos locales — pasa por el canal, así que mantente alerta al paddlear hacia afuera y durante las pausas entre series.
Se llega a Simeulue en avión desde Medan o Banda Aceh hasta Sinabang, o en ferry nocturno. Desde Sinabang, se accede a The Peak en moto o vehículo contratado hasta la pista costera más cercana, seguido de un corto paseo hasta el agua. La entrada es más fácil por el canal en el interior del arrecife; sal por el mismo lugar y evita trepar sobre coral vivo — sincroniza tu paddling de regreso con las series para mantenerte alejado del borde del arrecife.
Una shortboard versátil o una mid-length funboard en el rango de 7'0"–7'6" cubre la mayoría de las condiciones y se adapta bien a las paredes manejables. Sube a una shortboard de alto rendimiento o una step-up cuando llegue un swell sólido y las derechas e izquierdas comiencen a lanzar secciones más potentes.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Simeulue - The Peak vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simeulue - The Peak Best now this spot | 2.1m | 2.0m 13s | 4 cross | Epic |
| 6 km away | 1.8m | 1.7m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 12 km away | 1.8m | 1.7m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 12 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.