Mandiri Beach surf

Mandiri Beach

Beginner
Beach break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Sumatra now Jimmy's Epic · 2.4m @ 12s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
2.4m
Swell
1.7m
12s · S
Period
12s
Wind
11 km/h
SE · gust 24
Onshore
Water
27°C
Air
26°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 4:00 AM 0.7m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 2.4 m
1.9m 12s S
11 km/h cross
0.6m
9 AM 2.4 m
1.9m 11s S
13 km/h on
0.1m
12 PM 2.4 m
1.9m 11s S
21 km/h on
-0.2m
3 PM 2.3 m
2.0m 11s S
16 km/h on
0.2m
6 PM 2.2 m
2.0m 9s S
13 km/h on
0.5m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 1.9m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

High 4:00 AM · 0.7m Low 11:00 AM · -0.2m High 5:00 PM · 0.5m Low 11:00 PM · -0.1m
H 4 AM L 11 AM H 5 PM L 11 PM H 5 AM L 12 PM H 6 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Sep 9
2.1–2.4m
Thu, Sep 10
1.9–2.0m
Fri, Sep 11
1.8–1.9m
Sat, Sep 12
1.9–2.2m
Sun, Sep 13
2.1–2.3m
Mon, Sep 14 Best
1.9–2.1m
Tue, Sep 15 Best
1.7–1.9m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 2.4m 1.7m S 12s 11 SE on 0.1m
1 AM 2.4m 1.8m S 12s 10 SE on 0.3m
2 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 10 SE on 0.5m
3 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 10 SE on 0.6m
4 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 10 SE on 0.7m
5 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 11 SE cross 0.7m
6 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 11 ESE cross 0.6m
7 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 11 SE on 0.5m
8 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 12s 12 SE on 0.3m
9 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 11s 13 SSE on 0.1m
10 AM 2.4m 2.0m S 11s 18 S on -0.1m
11 AM 2.4m 1.9m S 11s 21 SSE on -0.2m
12 PM 2.4m 1.9m S 11s 21 SSE on -0.2m
1 PM 2.3m 1.9m S 11s 19 SSE on -0.1m
2 PM 2.3m 1.9m S 11s 17 SSE on 0.1m
3 PM 2.3m 2.0m S 11s 16 SSE on 0.2m
4 PM 2.3m 2.0m S 10s 17 SSE on 0.4m
5 PM 2.2m 2.0m S 10s 16 SSE on 0.5m
6 PM 2.2m 2.0m S 9s 13 SSE on 0.5m
7 PM 2.2m 2.0m S 9s 13 SSE on 0.4m
8 PM 2.1m 2.0m S 9s 11 SSE on 0.3m
9 PM 2.1m 2.0m S 9s 9 SSE on 0.1m
10 PM 2.1m 2.0m S 9s 11 SSE on -0.0m
11 PM 2.1m 2.0m S 9s 11 SE on -0.1m

About Mandiri Beach

Mandiri Beach is a welcoming stretch of sandy shoreline near Krui, ideal for beginners taking their first steps in the ocean. The beach break produces soft, rolling waves that are forgiving and manageable, making it one of the friendliest learning spots on Sumatra's southwest coast. Lessons and board rentals are available in the area, adding to its accessibility. When swell is small, it's a mellow playground; bigger swells can add a little more energy for those progressing.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Aside from the occasional stronger rip current when swell picks up, Mandiri is a forgiving spot — but beginners should still watch for shifting sandbars that can create unexpected close-outs and steeper sections. On bigger swells, shore dump near the water's edge can catch newcomers off guard at the exit. Jellyfish are occasionally present, so check with locals before paddling out.

Getting there

The beach is easily reached off the main coastal road (Jalan Lintas Barat Sumatera) near Krui town — look for the small warungs and surf lesson signs along the beachfront strip. Park roadside or at one of the guesthouses and walk straight down to the sand; there's no paddle-out as such, just wade in from the shore. Exit anywhere along the broad sandy beach — there are no rocks or reef to navigate.

Board

A longboard or a wide, high-volume soft-top (9'0"–10'0") is the go-to here for beginners and makes the most of the gentle, rolling waves. Those progressing can bring a mini-mal or a generous mid-length fun shape when the swell adds a bit more punch.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Mandiri Beach vs. nearby, live
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Mandiri Beach Best now
this spot
 2.4m
1.7m 12s
11 on
Epic
Krui Left
4 km away
 2.4m
1.7m 12s
10 on
Epic
Krui Right
4 km away
 2.4m
1.7m 12s
10 on
Epic
The Peak
5 km away
 2.4m
1.7m 12s
10 on
Epic

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Surfing in Sumatra

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Sumatra is Indonesia's wild western frontier — the sixth-largest island on earth and arguably the country's deepest, most varied surf zone. Where Bali trades on crowds and nightlife, Sumatra deals in space, jungle backdrops and waves that still feel earned. The swell window here is enormous: the same Indian Ocean groundswells that light up the rest of the archipelago hit Sumatra's exposed western flank first, raw and unfiltered.

✈️Getting there

Most surf trips funnel through Padang, the launch point for the Mentawais, Telos and Banyaks. Fly into Padang (Minangkabau Airport, PDG) via Jakarta — and Jakarta connects to Bali and international hubs like Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

🛵Getting around

On the Sumatran mainland and on Nias, a scooter is the cheap, flexible standard — expect potholed roads, livestock and long, scenic distances between zones. Around Krui the coastal road links a string of spots over many kilometres, so a bike (or a hired car with driver for groups and boards) earns its keep.

🌤️Climate & season

Sumatra straddles the equator, so it's hot and humid year-round with water warm enough for boardshorts (a rashguard or 1mm top is plenty).