GTs
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 10s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 10s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 0.8 m | 0.6m 10s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.6m 8s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.6m 8s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.7 m | 0.6m 8s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.7 m | 0.4m 7s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 0.7 m | 0.4m 8s SSW | 1 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 8s SSW | 3 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 8s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 8s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 9s SSW | 1 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 9s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 9s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 9s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.7 m | 0.5m 9s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 11s | 2 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 3 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 3 SSE on | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 4 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 7 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 7 SE on | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 7 SE on | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 8 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 E cross | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 10 E cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 E cross | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 8 E cross | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 5 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 3 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 2 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 6 SW on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 SW on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 SW on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 0.8m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 6 S on | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 SE on | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 0.7m | 0.7m SSW | 10s | 9 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 12 AM | 0.7m | 0.6m SSW | 10s | 8 SE on | 0.6m |
| 1 AM | 0.7m | 0.6m SSW | 10s | 9 SSE on | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 0.7m | 0.6m SSW | 10s | 9 SSE on | 0.9m |
About GTs
GTs est un reef break sérieux et haute performance réservé aux surfeurs avancés capables de gérer des vagues rapides et puissantes sur un reef peu profond. La vague offre des sections lourdes et critiques qui exigent engagement et précision du takeoff à la fin. Le respect du reef et une solide expérience des grosses vagues sont essentiels avant de pagayer ici.
Local knowledge
Le reef à GTs est extrêmement peu profond et bordé de corail vivant tranchant qui peut déchirer la peau lors d'une chute — des chaussons sont fortement conseillés. Des courants puissants et rapides se déplacent le long du bord du reef, rendant la récupération après un hold-down désorientante et physiquement exigeante. Lors de plus grosses houles, des séries lourdes peuvent vous coincer sur le reef, donc surfez toujours avec un ami et sachez comment sortir avant de pagayer.
GTs se trouve au large de la côte ouest de Nias, généralement accessible par charter de bateau depuis Sorake Beach ou les clusters d'hébergement autour de Lagundri Bay — une balade de 10 à 20 minutes selon votre point de départ. Il n'y a pas de sortie significative depuis la plage ; l'accès par bateau est essentiellement obligatoire. Faites en sorte que le bateau soit prêt pour la prise en charge car le chenal peut changer et un long retour à contre-courant est une réelle possibilité.
Lors des journées standard de houle à hauteur de tête à double hauteur de tête, apportez un shortboard de performance ou un step-up (6'4"–6'10") avec un peu de volume supplémentaire au niveau de la poitrine pour gérer le paddle et la descente. Lorsque GTs atteint des hauteurs de triple tête ou plus, un vrai step-up ou semi-gun (7'0"+) avec une queue en pin ou en swallow est le bon choix — ne sous-estimez pas cette vague.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
GTs vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GTs this spot | 0.8m | 0.7m 11s | 2 cross | Good |
| Telo Island Rights Best now 2 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 12s | 2 cross | Epic |
| 4 km away | 0.3m | 0.2m 8s | 2 cross | Fair |
| 4 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 12s | 2 cross | Epic |
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Surfing in Nias
Full Nias surf guide →Off the west coast of North Sumatra, Nias is one of Indonesia's true surf landmarks — home to Lagundri Bay, the right-hand point at the island's southern tip that put the country on the world surf map back in the 1970s. It's a place of pilgrimage, where a single peeling wall over coral has drawn travelling surfers for decades.
✈️Getting there
Most surfers fly into Binaka Airport (GNS) at Gunungsitoli in the north of Nias, usually via Medan (Kualanamu, KNO) on a short domestic hop with Wings Air or similar. From Bali or Jakarta you'll connect through Medan.
🛵Getting around
At Lagundri Bay everything is walkable — the losmen sit right along the point, and you can paddle out from the steps. Many guests don't need transport at all once settled.
🌤️Climate & season
Nias has a tropical equatorial climate — warm and humid year-round, with water temperatures sitting around 27–29°C, so boardshorts and a rash guard are plenty (boots for the reef, not warmth).