Raijua Reefs
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SW | 17 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 10s SW | 19 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 10s SW | 21 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 10s SW | 20 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s SW | 22 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 12 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 5 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 28 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SW | 26 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 25 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 21 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 23 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SW | 15 km/h off | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 23 km/h off | -0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 20 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 14 km/h off | 1.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 8 km/h off | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 0.9m 11s SW | 24 km/h cross | -0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SW | 10s | 17 SSE cross | 0.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 11s | 16 SSE cross | 0.4m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 11s | 17 SSE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 11s | 18 SSE cross | 1.2m |
| 8 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 19 SSE cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 19 SE cross | 1.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 21 SE cross | 1.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 22 SSE cross | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 21 SSE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 21 SSE cross | -0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SW | 10s | 19 SSE cross | -0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SW | 10s | 20 SSE cross | -0.8m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SW | 11s | 20 SSE cross | -0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SW | 11s | 21 SSE cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SW | 11s | 22 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m SW | 11s | 23 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 23 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 24 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 24 SE cross | 1.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 24 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 22 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.5m SW | 11s | 16 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SW | 11s | 14 SE cross | -0.4m |
About Raijua Reefs
Tiny Raijua, yang terletak di ujung barat Savu, memberikan pengalaman selancar yang jauh lebih besar dari ukurannya dengan reef breaks yang tajam dan dapat menghasilkan barrel serius pada swell yang tepat. Ombaknya cepat dan teknis, cocok untuk peselancar berpengalaman yang nyaman membaca reef yang dangkal dan hidup. Kerumunan hampir tidak ada, tetapi logistiknya menuntut dan dukungan cadangan sangat terbatas. Mereka yang bersedia melakukan perjalanan akan mendapatkan pengalaman selancar yang mentah dan belum terjamah di tepi peta.
Local knowledge
Reef karang yang dangkal dan hidup adalah ancaman utama — jatuh pada saat air surut dapat berarti luka serius, dan reef di sini cukup tajam untuk merobek wetsuit. Arus kuat dan tidak terduga mengalir di antara bagian reef, dan dengan hampir tidak ada infrastruktur penyelamatan di pulau ini, pegangan yang buruk atau cedera dapat menjadi situasi serius dengan cepat. Landak laut mengkoloni rak dangkal, jadi sepatu boot reef sangat disarankan; tidak ada fasilitas medis di Raijua sendiri.
Raijua hanya dapat diakses dengan perahu kecil dari Seba, kota pelabuhan utama di pulau Savu (Sabu) — perjalanan melintasi memakan waktu sekitar 1–2 jam tergantung pada kondisi dan kapal. Sewa perahu kayu lokal (jukung atau feri bermotor kecil) di Seba; tidak ada layanan perahu umum reguler, jadi atur ini sebelumnya melalui akomodasi Anda atau operator liveaboard. Masuk ke lineup adalah dengan mendayung dari jangkar perahu — tidak ada pantai; Anda langsung dari perahu ke break dan kembali lagi, jadi pengemudi perahu yang dapat diandalkan dan Anda percayai adalah hal yang tidak bisa dinegosiasikan.
Bawa beberapa papan: shortboard berkinerja tinggi (6'2"–6'6") untuk bagian barrel teknis pada swell overhead hingga double-overhead, dan step-up (6'8"–7'2") untuk saat swell dasar laut Hindia mendorong reef ke wilayah yang lebih berat dan berlapis. Tinggalkan longboard di rumah — ombak ini bergerak cepat dan bentuk yang lebih lebar akan bekerja melawan Anda di bagian dalam yang tajam.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Raijua Reefs vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raijua Reefs this spot | 1.8m | 1.6m 10s | 17 cross | Good |
| Savu Island Reefs Best now 30 km away | 1.4m | 1.3m 10s | 6 on | Good |
| 118 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 10s | 20 on | Fair |
| 132 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 8s | 9 on | Good |
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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.