Wairinding Coast
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 2s ESE | 6 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 3s ESE | 8 km/h on | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.1m 3s ESE | 13 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 0.4 m | 0.1m 4s ESE | 9 km/h on | -0.6m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.2m 3s ESE | 2 km/h off | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 2s E | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 0.2 m | 0.1m 3s E | 11 km/h on | 1.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.1m 3s ESE | 12 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 0.3 m | 0.1m 3s SE | 19 km/h on | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 0.4 m | 0.1m 3s ESE | 9 km/h on | -0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.2 m | 0.2m 2s E | 3 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.2 m | 0.1m 3s E | 15 km/h on | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 0.3 m | 0.1m 3s E | 16 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 0.4 m | 0.0m 3s NE | 17 km/h on | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 0.5 m | 0.1m 3s NE | 10 km/h on | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.6 m | 0.2m 4s E | 8 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 9 AM | 0.7 m | 0.2m 5s E | 21 km/h on | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 0.7 m | 0.3m 5s ESE | 20 km/h on | 1.2m |
| 3 PM | 0.6 m | 0.3m 5s ESE | 17 km/h on | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 0.6 m | 0.3m 4s ESE | 11 km/h on | -0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m E | 3s | 6 SW off | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m E | 2s | 5 SW off | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m E | 2s | 6 SW cross | 0.3m |
| 3 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m ESE | 2s | 6 SW cross | 0.4m |
| 4 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m ESE | 2s | 6 SW off | 0.5m |
| 5 AM | 0.3m | 0.2m ESE | 2s | 6 WSW off | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m ESE | 2s | 6 WSW off | 1.0m |
| 7 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m ESE | 2s | 4 SW off | 1.1m |
| 8 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m ESE | 2s | 3 SE on | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m ESE | 3s | 8 ESE on | 1.0m |
| 10 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m ESE | 3s | 9 ESE on | 0.7m |
| 11 AM | 0.2m | 0.2m ESE | 3s | 9 E on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.3m | 0.1m ESE | 3s | 13 ENE on | -0.0m |
| 1 PM | 0.3m | 0.1m ESE | 4s | 14 ENE on | -0.4m |
| 2 PM | 0.4m | 0.1m ESE | 4s | 13 ENE on | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 0.4m | 0.1m ESE | 4s | 9 E on | -0.6m |
| 4 PM | 0.4m | 0.2m ESE | 3s | 3 E on | -0.4m |
| 5 PM | 0.4m | 0.2m ESE | 3s | 3 NNW off | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 0.5m | 0.2m ESE | 3s | 2 WNW off | 0.2m |
| 7 PM | 0.5m | 0.2m E | 3s | 5 W off | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 0.5m | 0.1m E | 4s | 8 WSW off | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 0.5m | 0.2m E | 3s | 9 WSW off | 0.9m |
| 10 PM | 0.5m | 0.2m E | 3s | 7 SW off | 0.9m |
| 11 PM | 0.5m | 0.3m E | 3s | 5 SW off | 0.7m |
About Wairinding Coast
Wairinding Coast offers a scenic reef break experience along one of Sumba's most dramatic stretches of shoreline. The wave suits intermediates well, producing consistent right-handers with good shape when the swell is running. The remote location means you're likely to share the lineup with nobody, adding a real sense of adventure to each session. The rolling golden hills behind the coast make this one of Sumba's most memorable surf backdrops.
Local knowledge
The reef is shallow, sharp, and alive with coral — a wipeout on the inside section can result in serious lacerations, and sea urchins are common in the shallower areas near the entry channel. Watch for strong lateral currents that can push you off the peak and onto the dry reef section, particularly on the dropping tide. There is negligible boat traffic, but the remoteness means no immediate help is at hand if something goes wrong, so never surf here alone.
Wairinding is best reached by renting a motorbike or hiring a driver from Waingapu (~1.5–2 hrs east along the coastal road toward the Wairinding hills). Look for the iconic rolling golden hill viewpoint — a well-known landmark — then follow the rough track down toward the shore. Entry is via a sandy channel on the inside of the reef; study the reef from the clifftop before paddling out and time your exit back through the same channel on the sets' lull. There are no warungs at the break itself, so bring your own water and food.
A versatile 6'2"–6'6" shortboard or a rounded-pin thruster handles the right-handers well in the 3–6 ft range that this spot fires best in. On smaller, mushier days a mid-length or a groveller will help generate speed through the longer sections; avoid anything too fragile — the shallow reef demands a board you won't mourn if it gets dinged.
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Where to go now
Wairinding Coast vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wairinding Coast this spot | 0.3m | 0.2m 3s | 6 off | Poor–Fair |
| 21 km away | 0.2m | 0.1m 2s | 3 cross | Poor–Fair |
| 34 km away | 0.2m | 0.1m 2s | 20 on | Poor–Fair |
| Tarimbang Best now 35 km away | 1.5m | 1.5m 10s | 1 on | Good |
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Surfing in Sumba
Full Sumba surf guide →Sumba feels like a slip back in time — a wild, low-key island southeast of Bali that has so far escaped the development that reshaped its neighbours. Vast savannah plains, rolling hills, megalithic villages and empty golden beaches define a landscape that surfers describe as the Indonesia they were chasing all along.
✈️Getting there
Most travellers fly in via Bali (Denpasar). Sumba has two airports: Tambolaka (Waikabubak) in the west and Waingapu in the east, both served by short domestic flights from Denpasar, with some connections via Kupang or Bali several times daily.
🛵Getting around
Sumba is large and spread out, and the surf zones are far apart, so transport planning matters. Scooter rental is possible in the bigger towns, fine for short hops but tiring and exposed for long cross-island runs — and roads vary from decent asphalt to rough, potholed stretches.
🌤️Climate & season
Sumba has a pronounced dry and wet season. The dry season, roughly April to October, is prime time: cleaner conditions, dependable groundswell and the prevailing trade winds that groom the swell-exposed coasts. This is the core surf window.