Tablolong
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 13 km/h cross | -1.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 10s SW | 18 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 27 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.5 m | 0.4m 9s WSW | 22 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 19 km/h cross | -1.4m |
| 9 AM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 23 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 9s WSW | 25 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.3m 8s WSW | 25 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.3m 7s SW | 22 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 7s SW | 8 km/h off | -1.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 6s SW | 8 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 22 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 3 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 23 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 18 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 13 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 9 AM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 18 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 20 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 0.3 m | 0.2m 5s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.1m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 PM | 0.5m | 0.4m WSW | 9s | 22 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 4 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 21 SE cross | -0.3m |
| 5 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | -0.4m |
| 7 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 20 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 8 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 19 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 10 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | 1.8m |
| 11 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | 2.1m |
| 12 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 17 SE cross | 2.0m |
| 1 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 17 SE cross | 1.6m |
| 2 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 17 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 4 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 5 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | -1.2m |
| 6 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 19 SE cross | -1.4m |
| 7 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 18 SE cross | -1.2m |
| 8 AM | 0.4m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 21 SE cross | -0.7m |
| 9 AM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 23 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 10 AM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 24 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 8s | 25 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 25 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 1 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 26 SE cross | 1.2m |
| 2 PM | 0.6m | 0.3m WSW | 9s | 27 SE cross | 0.9m |
About Tablolong
Tablolong est un agréable reef break intermédiaire près de Kupang, à l'extrémité ouest de Timor, offrant des vagues constantes et gérables dans un cadre saisissant. Le break a tendance à produire des murs propres et roulants qui conviennent aux surfeurs cherchant à développer leur style et leur confiance sur le reef. Sa proximité avec Kupang en fait l'une des destinations de surf les plus pratiques de l'île.
Local knowledge
Le reef est peu profond à marée basse et recouvert de corail tranchant et d'oursins — des chaussons sont fortement recommandés et une chute dans la mauvaise section vous fera découvrir les deux. Un courant modéré longe le bord du reef lors de plus grosses houles, alors sachez où se trouve votre point de sortie avant de pagayer. Le trafic maritime des bateaux de pêche opérant dans la région de Tablolong peut poser problème tôt le matin, alors restez vigilant.
Tablolong est situé à environ 30 km au sud-ouest de Kupang — prenez la route côtière en direction du village de Tablolong, où vous pouvez vous garer près de la communauté de pêcheurs et des warungs locaux sur la plage. Pagayez par le chenal sur le côté droit du break pour éviter de grimper sur le reef exposé ; le chenal est le plus facile à repérer à marée moyenne à haute. Sortez par le même chemin et évitez de marcher sur le plateau du reef à marée basse.
Un shortboard polyvalent ou de taille intermédiaire dans la gamme de 6'4" à 7'0" couvre la plupart des conditions ici — la vague récompense un surf fluide et doux plutôt que de la puissance radicale. Lors de rares grosses houles, apportez un step-up ; un fish ou une forme fun est un bon choix lors des journées plus petites et plus puissantes.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Tablolong vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tablolong this spot | 0.5m | 0.4m 9s | 22 cross | Poor–Fair |
| 8 km away | 0.5m | 0.3m 9s | 22 cross | Poor–Fair |
| 11 km away | 0.5m | 0.3m 9s | 29 cross | Poor–Fair |
| Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs Best now 13 km away | 0.7m | 0.6m 9s | 22 cross | 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.