The Peak (Simeulue)
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s S | 1 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s S | 5 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s S | 2 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s S | 5 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s S | 8 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s S | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s S | 2 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 10s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 9s S | 6 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 10s S | 4 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 10 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s S | 7 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 10s S | 6 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 13s | 5 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 13s | 4 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 13s | 2 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 13s | 1 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 13s | 3 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 8 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 12s | 5 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 12s | 3 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 2 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 3 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 4 S on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 5 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m S | 12s | 8 S on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 8 S on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SE on | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 12s | 7 SE on | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 5 SE on | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 1 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 0 NNE off | 0.5m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 12s | 2 N off | 0.6m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 11s | 10 WNW cross | 0.8m |
About The Peak (Simeulue)
The Peak adalah gelombang A-frame yang sangat konsisten yang terletak dekat desa Busung, selatan ibu kota (Sinabang), dan dikenal karena dua arah gelombangnya: menawarkan gelombang kiri yang lebih panjang dan lebih mudah dimanipulasi, serta gelombang kanan yang lebih pendek tetapi lebih kuat. Ini adalah gelombang terdekat dengan bandara dan daerah pemukiman, yang menjadikannya tempat paling mudah diakses di seluruh pulau. Aksesnya yang mudah dan konsistensinya menjadikannya pilihan yang bagus baik untuk peselancar menengah yang ingin berkembang maupun untuk peselancar tingkat lanjut yang menginginkan sesi yang cepat dan efektif. The Peak adalah tempat penting di Simeulue, menjadi salah satu yang paling mudah diakses, konsisten, dan serbaguna di pulau ini. Ideal untuk peselancar dari semua tingkat, The Peak adalah tempat di mana hari selancar dimulai (dan sering berakhir) bagi mereka yang menginap di dekat desa utama atau mencari sesi yang stabil tanpa terlalu banyak logistik.
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Seperti kebanyakan gelombang di Simeulue, The Peak pecah di atas terumbu karang yang dangkal yang menjadi sangat tajam dan tidak memaafkan saat pasang surut rendah, terutama di sisi kanan yang kuat di mana kamu bisa terjepit di atas terumbu kering. Waspadai bulu babi di perairan dangkal dan arus yang mengalir melintasi A-frame saat gelombang besar, menarikmu ke arah dalam. Simeulue adalah daerah malaria, jadi tutupi tubuhmu saat sesi fajar dan senja.
Menjadi gelombang terdekat dengan Sinabang dan bandara, ini adalah yang paling mudah — kamu bisa mencapainya dengan jalan dari area Busung dan sebagian besar losmen lokal serta kamp selancar dekat desa hanya berjarak pendek. Mendayung keluar melalui saluran di samping puncak daripada langsung melintasi terumbu, dan atur waktu keluarmu saat pasang surut naik untuk menghindari terseret di atas karang dangkal saat masuk.
Shortboard performa tinggi standar kamu cocok untuk hari-hari biasa setinggi pinggang hingga kepala, dan gelombang kiri yang mudah dimanipulasi memberikan imbalan pada papan quiver yang bisa kamu gerakkan. Ketika gelombang solid datang dan gelombang kanan menjadi tebal dan cepat, ambil step-up dengan sedikit lebih banyak daya untuk menangani turunan yang lebih curam di atas terumbu.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
The Peak (Simeulue) vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Peak (Simeulue) Best now this spot | 1.8m | 1.7m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 8 km away | 1.8m | 1.7m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 12 km away | 2.1m | 2.0m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 15 km away | 1.9m | 1.8m 12s | 7 off | Epic |
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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
★ 5.02701 Barnard Way, Parking lot, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
A coaching-focused operation bringing surf instruction to the waves around The Peak on Simeulue, with a friendly, lesson-driven approach. Great for first-timers and progressing surfers who want hands-on guidance from their very first paddle.
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Island Time Simeulue | Surf Camp & Resort
★ 5.0Alus Alus, Teupah Selatan, Simeulue Regency, Aceh 24782, Indonesia
A surf camp and resort set near The Peak, Island Time pairs easygoing island living with steady access to Simeulue's waves. Ideal for surfers who want a sociable camp atmosphere and the freedom to surf on their own schedule.
62 Google reviews
NIAS SURFING EXPERIENCE SCHOOL OF SURFING
★ 5.0Jl.pantai Jl. Sorake, Botohilitano, Kec. Tlk. Dalam, Kabupaten Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara 22865, Indonesia
A dedicated school of surfing near The Peak on Simeulue, geared toward learning and building solid fundamentals in the water. A good fit for beginners and intermediates who want structured coaching and plenty of guided sessions.
5 Google reviews
Kita Surf Resort
★ 4.9Kahat, Simeulue Timur, Simeulue Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
A friendly surf resort within easy reach of The Peak, Kita offers comfortable stays and reliable access to Simeulue's quality waves. Suits surfers of every level who want a relaxed base camp and lots of time in the lineup.
97 Google reviews
Momos Surf Shack
★ 4.9Nancala, Teupah Barat, Simeulue Regency, Aceh, Indonesia
A small, low-key surf shack near The Peak on Simeulue, perfect for surfers who like a no-fuss, homely base close to the action. Great for those who value an intimate, friendly vibe over big-resort polish.
27 Google reviews
The Peak Simeulue
★ 4.9Des, Maudil, Kec. Teupah Bar., Kabupaten Simeulue, Aceh 23897, Indonesia
Right at the heart of the action near its namesake wave, The Peak Simeulue is built for surfers who want to roll straight from their bed to the lineup. A natural home base for those chasing consistent sessions at one of the island's premier breaks.
21 Google reviews
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Surfing in Simeulue
Full Simeulue surf guide →Tucked off the northwest tip of Sumatra in the province of Aceh, Simeulue is one of Indonesia's most underrated surf islands — a low-key, jungle-fringed outpost where empty reef passes still outnumber surfers on most days. It sits in the same swell-rich corner of the Indian Ocean as the Mentawais and the Hinakos, but with a fraction of the crowds and a far easier journey than the boat-only Ments.
✈️Getting there
Getting to Simeulue is easier than most remote Sumatran surf islands. The usual route is a domestic flight from Medan (Kualanamu International Airport) on mainland Sumatra to Simeulue's airport near Sinabang, the island's main town. Flights run roughly daily on small aircraft, so even shorter trips are feasible.
🛵Getting around
Once on Simeulue, the simplest option is a scooter. Many homestays and resorts can sort a rental, and a bike gives you freedom to check different reefs and beaches at your own pace. Roads on the main routes are reasonable but expect rougher, potholed stretches and the odd river crossing once you head off the spine of the island.
🌤️Climate & season
Simeulue is tropical and warm all year, with water temperatures comfortable for boardshorts or a thin top — no wetsuit needed.