Yoyos surf

Yoyos

Expert
Reef break · Uncrowded · Best: Abril a octubre · All tides
Working best in Sumbawa now Scar Reef Good · 1.4m @ 9s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
1.8m
Swell
1.7m
9s · SSW
Period
9s
Wind
15 km/h
SE · gust 30
Cross-shore
Water
27°C
Air
25°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 7:00 AM 1.0m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.9 m
1.8m 10s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.9m
9 AM 1.9 m
1.8m 9s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.8m
12 PM 2.0 m
1.8m 9s SSW
20 km/h on
-0.1m
3 PM 2.1 m
1.8m 9s SSW
22 km/h on
-0.4m
6 PM 2.1 m
1.8m 9s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.3m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 1.8m swell @ 9s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.3 2.5 2 AM5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 30 60 2 AM5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM

Tide

High 7:00 AM · 1.0m Low 2:00 PM · -0.5m High 9:00 PM · 0.8m Low 2:00 AM · -0.0m
H 7 AM L 2 PM H 9 PM L 2 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM 2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Sep 8
1.8–2.2m
Wed, Sep 9
1.9–2.2m
Thu, Sep 10 Best
1.8–1.9m
Fri, Sep 11 Best
1.7–1.8m
Sat, Sep 12
1.6–1.7m
Sun, Sep 13 Best
1.8–2.1m
Mon, Sep 14
2.1–2.2m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
2 AM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.3m
3 AM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.4m
4 AM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 10s 16 SE cross 0.6m
5 AM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 10s 16 SE cross 0.8m
6 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 10s 17 SE cross 0.9m
7 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 1.0m
8 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.9m
9 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 9s 17 SE on 0.8m
10 AM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 9s 17 SSE on 0.5m
11 AM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 9s 18 SSE on 0.2m
12 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 9s 20 SSE on -0.1m
1 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 9s 21 SSE on -0.4m
2 PM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 9s 22 SSE on -0.5m
3 PM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 9s 22 SSE on -0.4m
4 PM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 10s 22 SSE on -0.3m
5 PM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 9s 20 SSE on 0.0m
6 PM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.3m
7 PM 2.1m 1.7m SSW 9s 16 SE cross 0.6m
8 PM 2.1m 1.7m SSW 9s 16 SE cross 0.7m
9 PM 2.1m 1.7m SSW 9s 16 SE cross 0.8m
10 PM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 16 SE cross 0.7m
11 PM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.5m
12 AM 2.2m 1.7m SSW 9s 14 SE on 0.2m
1 AM 2.2m 1.6m SSW 8s 14 SE on 0.1m

About Yoyos

Yoyos, también conocida como Yo-Yo's, es un poderoso reef break ubicado en la costa oeste de Sumbawa, dentro de la región de Sekongkang. Es uno de los spots más consistentes y uno de los más visitados por surfistas que llegan en busca de barrels intensos, paredes sólidas y cero multitudes. La ola principal es una derecha que rompe sobre el arrecife y ofrece secciones huecas, rápidas y maniobables. Funciona en distintas mareas y es uno de los más fiables de la zona, con sesiones épicas desde el amanecer hasta el atardecer.

Local knowledge

Hazards

El arrecife de coral poco profundo y afilado es el principal peligro aquí — la derecha pela y hace barrel sobre una plataforma de arrecife vivo que se vuelve muy superficial en el interior, por lo que una caída en la sección final puede significar cortes con el arrecife o algo peor en marea baja. Hay una corriente notable que corre a lo largo del arrecife y puede arrastrarte por la línea, y la zona de takeoff está muy expuesta, por lo que carga con potencia real en swells grandes. Los erizos de mar y alguna roca seca cerca de la entrada completan los peligros; trae reef boots y un kit básico de primeros auxilios para cortes.

Getting there

Yoyos se encuentra en la zona de Sekongkang, al oeste de Sumbawa, a la que se llega por carretera hasta la costa, donde hay un par de warungs básicos y losmen sencillos cerca del point. Aparca arriba, baja por el sendero hasta la playa o la plataforma del arrecife, y calcula tu entrada desde las rocas o el borde del arrecife — sal con el rip en el swell ascendente y usa el canal en el hombro en lugar de intentar palear de vuelta directamente por la zona de impacto. En los días de más swell, planifica tu salida antes de agotarte; el arrecife interior no perdona cuando estás sin fuerzas.

Board

Una shortboard de performance limpia funciona en los días más pequeños y divertidos, pero súbete a una de 6'4"–6'8" de cola redonda o de punta en cuanto supere la cabeza, para tener la potencia de paleada y el agarre necesarios en el takeoff empinado y rápido y las secciones de barrel. Con un swell sólido, lleva algo con un poco más de longitud y rocker para manejar la bajada y evitar quedarte clavado en la pared.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Yoyos vs. nearby, live
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Yoyos Best now
this spot
1.8m
1.7m 9s
15 cross
Good
0 km away
1.7m
1.5m 9s
15 cross
Good
0 km away
1.7m
1.5m 9s
15 cross
Good
1 km away
1.7m
1.5m 9s
15 cross
Good

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✈️Getting there

Most surfers reach Sumbawa overland and by ferry from Bali or Lombok. The classic route is Bali to Lombok, then drive across Lombok to Kayangan and take the public ferry to Poto Tano in West Sumbawa (roughly 1.5–2 hours). From Poto Tano it's a 1–2 hour drive to the Maluk/Sekongkang surf zone.

🛵Getting around

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🌤️Climate & season

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