Aceh - Lampuuk
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 2 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 2 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 14 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.2 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 14 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.2 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.3 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 16 km/h on | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 26 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 25 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 23 km/h on | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.1m SSW | 14s | 4 S on | 0.5m |
| 3 AM | 1.6m | 1.1m SSW | 14s | 6 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 4 AM | 1.6m | 1.1m SSW | 14s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.6m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 5 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 6 E cross | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 8 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 8 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 6 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 4 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 6 WSW on | 0.3m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 11 WSW on | 0.3m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 16 W cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 12 W cross | 0.5m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 12 SW on | 0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 15 SW on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 10 SW on | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 6 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 2 S on | 0.6m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 3 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 2 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 3 E cross | 0.3m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 5 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 ESE cross | 0.3m |
About Aceh - Lampuuk
Lampuuk es un beach break amplio y abierto cerca de Banda Aceh que ofrece olas suaves y continuas, perfectas para principiantes y quienes están dando sus primeros pasos. El fondo de arena hace que el entorno sea seguro y perdonador, y el extenso tramo de costa ofrece abundantes picos entre los que elegir. Es una playa hermosa e históricamente significativa, con una cálida atmósfera comunitaria y un ambiente surfero relajado. Un punto de entrada ideal para el surf en el extremo norte de Sumatra.
Local knowledge
El fondo arenoso convierte a este lugar en uno de los breaks más perdonadores de Sumatra, pero hay que estar atento a las fuertes corrientes de resaca que pueden formarse entre los bancos de arena, especialmente durante swells más grandes o con marea saliente — los principiantes deben mantenerse cerca de la orilla y elegir días en calma. Las medusas se adentran ocasionalmente en la bahía, y el tráfico de embarcaciones pesqueras que operan cerca de la playa requiere atención. Durante la temporada de lluvias, los vientos de tierra adentro pueden desordenar el surf y dificultar la lectura de las condiciones para los surfistas menos experimentados.
La playa de Lampuuk está a unos 15 km al suroeste de la ciudad de Banda Aceh — sigue la Jl. Lampuuk desde la carretera principal y busca los grupos de warungs junto a la playa que marcan la zona principal de surf. Aparcar es fácil en el arcén de la carretera o en los estacionamientos informales cerca de los warungs; la entrada al agua es sencilla desde la playa ancha y de pendiente suave, sin rocas ni arrecifes que esquivar. Puedes salir en cualquier punto a lo largo de la orilla arenosa — no hay ninguna salida complicada, lo que es parte de lo que hace que este spot sea tan apto para principiantes.
Una longboard o una mini-mal ancha y de alto volumen (8'0–9'6) es lo ideal aquí, ya que ofrece a los principiantes la flotabilidad y la estabilidad necesarias para coger con facilidad los picos pequeños y continuos de Lampuuk. En los escasos días de swell más grande, una mid-length fun board manejará la potencia extra sin ser excesiva.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Aceh - Lampuuk vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aceh - Lampuuk Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.1m 14s | 4 on | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.5m | 1.1m 14s | 6 on | Epic |
| 327 km away | 0.9m | 0.5m 14s | 2 cross | Good |
| 329 km away | 1.0m | 0.9m 13s | 1 off | Epic |
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Surfing in Sumatra
Full Sumatra surf guide →Sumatra is Indonesia's wild western frontier — the sixth-largest island on earth and arguably the country's deepest, most varied surf zone. Where Bali trades on crowds and nightlife, Sumatra deals in space, jungle backdrops and waves that still feel earned. The swell window here is enormous: the same Indian Ocean groundswells that light up the rest of the archipelago hit Sumatra's exposed western flank first, raw and unfiltered.
✈️Getting there
Most surf trips funnel through Padang, the launch point for the Mentawais, Telos and Banyaks. Fly into Padang (Minangkabau Airport, PDG) via Jakarta — and Jakarta connects to Bali and international hubs like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.
🛵Getting around
On the Sumatran mainland and on Nias, a scooter is the cheap, flexible standard — expect potholed roads, livestock and long, scenic distances between zones. Around Krui the coastal road links a string of spots over many kilometres, so a bike (or a hired car with driver for groups and boards) earns its keep.
🌤️Climate & season
Sumatra straddles the equator, so it's hot and humid year-round with water warm enough for boardshorts (a rashguard or 1mm top is plenty).