Yoyos surf

Yoyos

Expert
Reef break · Uncrowded · Best: Abril a octubre · All tides
Working best in Sumbawa now Sori Point Epic · 2.2m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
2.1m
Swell
1.7m
9s · SSW
Period
9s
Wind
14 km/h
SE · gust 27
Cross-shore
Water
27°C
Air
25°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 8:00 AM 1.2m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 2.2 m
2.1m 11s SSW
15 km/h cross
0.9m
9 AM 2.2 m
2.1m 11s SSW
16 km/h cross
1.2m
12 PM 2.1 m
2.0m 11s SSW
20 km/h on
0.1m
3 PM 2.1 m
1.9m 11s SSW
22 km/h cross
-0.6m
6 PM 2.0 m
1.9m 11s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.2m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 2.1m swell @ 11s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 30 60 3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM

Tide

High 8:00 AM · 1.2m Low 3:00 PM · -0.6m High 9:00 PM · 1.1m Low 3:00 AM · -0.3m
H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM L 3 AM H 9 AM L 3 PM H 10 PM 3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Sep 9
2.0–2.2m
Thu, Sep 10
1.8–1.9m
Fri, Sep 11
1.7–1.8m
Sat, Sep 12
1.6–1.8m
Sun, Sep 13 Best
1.8–2.1m
Mon, Sep 14
2.0–2.1m
Tue, Sep 15
1.8–2.0m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
3 AM 2.1m 1.7m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 0.0m
4 AM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 10s 13 SE cross 0.2m
5 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 13 SE cross 0.5m
6 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.9m
7 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 1.1m
8 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 16 SE cross 1.2m
9 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 16 SE cross 1.2m
10 AM 2.2m 2.0m SSW 11s 18 SSE on 0.9m
11 AM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 11s 19 SSE cross 0.6m
12 PM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 11s 20 SSE on 0.1m
1 PM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 11s 22 SE cross -0.3m
2 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 11s 22 SSE cross -0.6m
3 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 11s 22 SE cross -0.6m
4 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 11s 21 SE cross -0.5m
5 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 11s 19 SE cross -0.2m
6 PM 2.0m 1.9m SSW 11s 17 SE cross 0.2m
7 PM 2.0m 1.9m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.6m
8 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.9m
9 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 1.1m
10 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 11s 16 SE cross 1.0m
11 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.8m
12 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 11s 13 SE cross 0.4m
1 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 11s 10 ESE cross 0.0m
2 AM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 11s 8 ESE cross -0.2m

About Yoyos

Yoyos, também conhecido como Yo-Yo's, é um poderoso reef break localizado na costa oeste de Sumbawa, na região de Sekongkang. É um dos spots mais consistentes e um dos mais visitados por surfistas que vêm em busca de barrels intensos, paredes sólidas e zero multidões. A onda principal é uma direita que quebra sobre o recife e oferece seções ocas, rápidas e manobráveis. Funciona em várias marés e é uma das mais confiáveis da área, com sessões épicas desde o primeiro clarão até o pôr do sol.

Local knowledge

Hazards

O recife de coral raso e afiado é o principal perigo aqui — a direita se desenrola e forma barrels sobre uma plataforma de recife viva que fica muito rasa na parte interna, então uma queda na seção final pode significar cortes no recife ou pior em maré baixa. Há uma corrente perceptível que corre ao longo do recife e pode te arrastar pela linha, e a zona de decolagem é exposta, então carrega uma verdadeira força em swells maiores. Ouriços-do-mar e algumas pedras secas de recife perto da entrada completam os perigos; leve botas de recife e um kit básico para cortes.

Getting there

Yoyos fica na área de Sekongkang, em West Sumbawa, acessível por estrada até a costa, onde há alguns warungs básicos e simples losmen perto do ponto. Estacione no topo, caminhe pela trilha até a prainha/plataforma de recife, então cronometre sua entrada nas pedras ou na borda do recife — pule com a corrente na maré crescente e use o canal no ombro em vez de tentar remar direto de volta pela zona de impacto. Em dias maiores, planeje sua saída antes de ficar cansado; o recife interno é implacável quando você está exausto.

Board

Uma shortboard de performance limpa funciona nos dias menores e divertidos, mas troque para uma de 6'4"–6'8" com tail redondo ou pin assim que a onda ficar acima da cabeça, para ter a potência de remada e a aderência para as seções íngremes, rápidas e de barrel. Em um swell sólido, leve algo com um pouco mais de comprimento e rocker para lidar com a queda e evitar ficar preso na parede.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Yoyos vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Yoyos Best now
this spot
2.1m
1.7m 9s
14 cross
Good
0 km away
2.1m
1.6m 8s
15 on
Good
0 km away
2.1m
1.6m 8s
15 on
Good
1 km away
2.1m
1.6m 8s
15 on
Good

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✈️Getting there

Most surfers reach Sumbawa overland and by ferry from Bali or Lombok. The classic route is Bali to Lombok, then drive across Lombok to Kayangan and take the public ferry to Poto Tano in West Sumbawa (roughly 1.5–2 hours). From Poto Tano it's a 1–2 hour drive to the Maluk/Sekongkang surf zone.

🛵Getting around

Once on Sumbawa, a scooter is the cheapest and most flexible way to reach nearby breaks, and many surf camps in Maluk and Hu'u rent them with board racks. Roads on the main routes are decent, but expect potholes, livestock, dust in the dry season and stretches of rough or unsealed track to remote bays.

🌤️Climate & season

Sumbawa has a dry, hot tropical climate, drier and more arid than Bali, with two clear seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October — this is prime surf time, with cleaner conditions, consistent groundswell and steady offshore-to-cross trade winds in the mornings.