Alor - Mali Beach
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 4 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 12s SW | 6 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 12s SW | 5 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 12s SW | 1 km/h off | -0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 12s SW | 2 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 12s SW | 3 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 11 km/h off | 1.5m |
| 3 PM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 10 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 11s SW | 5 km/h off | -0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 11s SW | 2 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 11s SW | 3 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 11s SW | 6 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 3 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 10s SW | 3 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 10s SW | 3 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 1 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 2 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 9s SW | 6 km/h off | 1.6m |
| 3 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 12s SW | 6 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 6 PM | 0.3 m | 0.3m 11s SW | 5 km/h off | -0.3m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 AM | 0.5m | 0.3m SW | 10s | 1 ESE off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 4 N off | 1.4m |
| 10 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 11s | 7 N off | 1.5m |
| 11 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 6 NNW cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 6 NW cross | 1.2m |
| 1 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 6 NW cross | 0.9m |
| 2 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 5 N off | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 5 NNE off | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 NNE off | -0.4m |
| 5 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 2 NE off | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 1 ENE off | -0.7m |
| 7 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 2 ESE off | -0.5m |
| 8 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 2 ESE cross | -0.1m |
| 9 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 0.4m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 11 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 12 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 1 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 4 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 2 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 3 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 2 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 5 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 2 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 2 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 0.5m | 0.4m SW | 12s | 3 SE cross | 0.7m |
About Alor - Mali Beach
La playa Mali en Alor ofrece un reef break intermedio accesible en uno de los entornos insulares más dramáticos y culturalmente ricos de Indonesia. La ola proporciona paseos limpios y agradables que se adaptan a los surfistas ansiosos por explorar lejos de la ruta principal de Bali a Sumbawa. El excelente buceo y esnórquel de Alor hacen de este un destino gratificante incluso en días planos.
Local knowledge
El reef es poco profundo en marea baja; el coral vivo y las rocas afiladas están justo debajo de la superficie, por lo que las caídas pueden resultar en cortes y rasguños; se recomiendan encarecidamente las botas de reef. Las resacas y corrientes pueden ser engañosamente fuertes en esta parte de las Menores de las Sundas, y los estrechos de Alor son conocidos por sus poderosas corrientes de marea que pueden intensificarse alrededor del break. Los erizos de mar acechan en la plataforma del reef cerca de la zona de entrada/salida, así que mueve los pies y ten cuidado donde pones las manos.
Mali es el centro principal de Alor, así que vuela o toma el ferry desde Kupang (Timor Occidental) y aterrizarás o atracarás a poca distancia de la playa. La ola es accesible directamente desde la playa Mali; entra al agua a través del canal en el lado derecho del break para evitar tener que escalar sobre el reef. Un puñado de warungs y pequeños losmen se encuentran a lo largo de la carretera frente a la playa y sirven como puntos de referencia fáciles; hay estacionamiento informal al costado de la carretera cerca de la playa.
Una tabla corta versátil (6'2"–6'6") o una forma divertida maneja bien las condiciones típicas del reef break aquí. En días más pequeños y blandos, una fish o mid-length te ayudará a aprovechar al máximo la ola; no hay necesidad de un step-up a menos que un swell inusualmente grande empuje.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Alor - Mali Beach vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alor - Mali Beach Best now this spot | 0.5m | 0.3m 10s | 1 off | Fair |
| 2 km away | 0.7m | 0.7m 5s | 1 cross | Fair |
| 209 km away | 1.3m | 1.1m 5s | 16 on | Fair |
| 216 km away | 1.2m | 1.0m 5s | 11 on | 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.