Alor - Kalabahi Reefs
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 4s NE | 3 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 4s NE | 8 km/h on | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 4s NE | 10 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 4s NE | 9 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.2 m | 0.1m 3s NE | 2 km/h off | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.1 m | 0.1m 4s NE | 4 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 4s NE | 6 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 4s NE | 12 km/h on | 1.1m |
| 3 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 4s NE | 11 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 4s NE | 6 km/h on | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 4s NE | 4 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 4s NE | 13 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.4m 4s NE | 19 km/h on | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 4s NE | 15 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.5m 4s NE | 10 km/h on | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.7 m | 0.7m 4s NE | 4 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.7 m | 0.6m 4s NE | 11 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 5s NE | 19 km/h on | 1.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.6m 4s NE | 17 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.6m 4s NE | 8 km/h on | -0.2m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 4 SSE cross | 0.3m |
| 5 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 2 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 6 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 3 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 3 ENE on | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 5 NNE on | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 8 N on | 1.1m |
| 10 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 10 N on | 1.1m |
| 11 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 11 NNW cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 10 NNW cross | 0.9m |
| 1 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 10 NNW cross | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 9 NNW cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 4s | 9 N on | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 4s | 8 N on | -0.3m |
| 5 PM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 3s | 5 NNW cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 3s | 2 W off | -0.3m |
| 7 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NE | 3s | 2 SSW off | -0.1m |
| 8 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NNE | 3s | 2 S off | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 0.2m | 0.2m NNE | 3s | 1 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 10 PM | 0.2m | 0.1m NNE | 3s | 2 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 11 PM | 0.2m | 0.1m NNE | 3s | 3 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 12 AM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 3s | 3 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 1 AM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 3s | 2 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 AM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 3s | 2 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 3 AM | 0.2m | 0.1m NE | 3s | 3 SE cross | 0.5m |
About Alor - Kalabahi Reefs
Los arrecifes alrededor de Kalabahi en Alor ofrecen potentes y crudas olas en una de las zonas de surf más remotas y menos visitadas de Indonesia. Espera rompientes de arrecife rápidos y huecos que exigen respeto y experiencia para leer correctamente. El fondo marino es implacable y las alineaciones pueden ser impredecibles, por lo que tener conciencia sólida de las grandes olas es imprescindible. La aislamiento es parte de la recompensa: en un buen swell, puedes tener olas de clase mundial completamente para ti solo.
Local knowledge
El arrecife de coral poco profundo y afilado es el principal peligro: las caídas en el arrecife pueden causar laceraciones graves, y los erizos de mar acechan en las grietas durante la marea baja. Fuertes y impredecibles corrientes de resaca corren a lo largo de los bordes del arrecife y pueden dificultar la salida, especialmente en un swell creciente. El tráfico de barcos de embarcaciones pesqueras y ferris interisleños que operan en y alrededor de la Bahía de Kalabahi añade un peligro extra a tener en cuenta durante tu salida.
Kalabahi se alcanza mediante un corto vuelo desde Kupang (Timor) o un ferry más largo desde Larantuka (Flores): no hay infraestructura de surf aquí, así que ven completamente autosuficiente. Alquila un barco de pesca local (jukung) desde el pequeño paseo marítimo de Kalabahi para llegar a los rompientes del arrecife exterior; el conocimiento local del capitán es invaluable para saber qué arrecife está funcionando y para un desembarque y recogida seguros. La entrada y salida dependen del barco: no intentes nadar de regreso a la costa a través de pasajes de arrecife desconocidos solo.
Empaca una quiver versátil: una tabla corta de rendimiento (6'2"–6'6") para el arrecife diario, contundente y hueco, además de una tabla más grande (6'8"–7'2") con volumen extra para cuando un sólido swell del sur o suroeste empuje. Deja el fish y la longboard en casa: esta ola recompensa la potencia, el agarre y el control de rail a rail sobre cualquier cosa suelta.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Alor - Kalabahi Reefs vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alor - Kalabahi Reefs this spot | 0.3m | 0.2m 4s | 4 cross | Poor–Fair |
| 2 km away | 0.5m | 0.4m 10s | 7 on | Fair |
| Kolbano Best now 209 km away | 0.9m | 0.8m 8s | 4 cross | Good |
| 216 km away | 0.9m | 0.8m 8s | 2 off | Fair |
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Surfing in Timor
Full Timor surf guide →Timor sits at the far southeastern end of the Indonesian archipelago, in the province of Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), sharing the island with the independent nation of Timor-Leste. For surfers, it's the gritty, frontier alternative to Bali's polish — a place where you trade comfort and crowds for empty line-ups, raw landscapes and genuine exploration.
✈️Getting there
The gateway is Kupang's El Tari Airport (KOE), with regular domestic flights from Bali (Denpasar) — around 1.5 hours — and connections via Jakarta, Surabaya and Labuan Bajo. Some smaller carriers link Kupang to the outer islands.
🛵Getting around
On Timor itself, scooter and motorbike rental is the most flexible way to reach spots like Tablolong, Oetune and Kolbano — though Kolbano is a serious drive (several hours east of Kupang). Cars with a driver are widely available in Kupang and worth it for longer hauls or if you're hauling boards and gear.
🌤️Climate & season
Timor has one of the most pronounced dry seasons in Indonesia, sitting in a rain-shadowed, savanna-like corner of NTT. The dry season runs roughly May to October — and this is also prime surf time, when consistent southeast trade winds groom the swells and rainfall is minimal.