Tablolong surf

Tablolong

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Timor now Kolbano Good · 0.8m @ 10s View →
Conditions right now
Poor
Wave
0.5m
Swell
0.3m
10s · WSW
Period
10s
Wind
20 km/h
SE · gust 37
Cross-shore
Water
27°C
Air
26°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 1:00 AM 0.3m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 0.5 m
0.3m 10s WSW
18 km/h off
1.0m
9 AM 0.5 m
0.3m 10s WSW
20 km/h cross
1.1m
12 PM 0.5 m
0.3m 10s WSW
21 km/h cross
0.1m
3 PM 0.5 m
0.3m 10s WSW
23 km/h cross
-0.6m
6 PM 0.5 m
0.3m 9s WSW
20 km/h cross
0.1m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 0.3m swell @ 10s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 0.8 1.5 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 30 60 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

Low 1:00 AM · 0.3m High 8:00 AM · 1.2m Low 3:00 PM · -0.6m High 10:00 PM · 0.9m
L 1 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 10 PM L 3 AM H 9 AM L 4 PM H 10 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Sep 8
0.5–0.5m
Wed, Sep 9 Best
0.4–0.5m
Thu, Sep 10
0.5–0.9m
Fri, Sep 11 Best
0.6–0.9m
Sat, Sep 12 Best
0.6–0.9m
Sun, Sep 13
0.7–0.9m
Mon, Sep 14
0.7–0.9m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 20 SE cross 0.4m
1 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 20 SE cross 0.3m
2 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 11s 20 SE cross 0.3m
3 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 20 SE cross 0.4m
4 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 20 SE cross 0.6m
5 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 19 ESE cross 0.8m
6 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 18 ESE off 1.0m
7 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 19 ESE off 1.1m
8 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 19 SE cross 1.2m
9 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 20 SE cross 1.1m
10 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 23 SSE cross 0.8m
11 AM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 26 SSE cross 0.5m
12 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 21 SSE cross 0.1m
1 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 21 SE cross -0.3m
2 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 23 SE cross -0.5m
3 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 23 SE cross -0.6m
4 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 22 SE cross -0.5m
5 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 10s 21 SE cross -0.2m
6 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 9s 20 SE cross 0.1m
7 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 9s 19 SE cross 0.5m
8 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 9s 19 SE cross 0.8m
9 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 9s 19 SE cross 0.9m
10 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 9s 19 SE cross 0.9m
11 PM 0.5m 0.3m WSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.8m

About Tablolong

Tablolong is a pleasant intermediate reef break near Kupang on Timor's western tip, offering consistent, manageable waves in a striking setting. The break tends to produce clean, rolling walls that suit surfers looking to develop their style and confidence on reef. Its proximity to Kupang makes it one of the more convenient surf destinations on the island.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow at low tide and covered in sharp coral and sea urchins — booties are strongly recommended and a wipeout in the wrong section will introduce you to both. A moderate rip runs along the reef edge on bigger swells, so know your exit point before you paddle out. Boat traffic from fishing vessels operating out of the Tablolong area can be an issue in the early morning, so keep your head up.

Getting there

Tablolong is about 30 km southwest of Kupang — take the coastal road toward Tablolong village, where you can park near the fishing community and local warungs at the beach. Paddle out via the channel on the right side of the break to avoid scrambling over exposed reef; the channel is easiest to spot at mid-to-high tide. Exit the same way and avoid stepping on the reef shelf during low tide.

Board

A mid-length or a versatile shortboard in the 6'4"–7'0" range covers most conditions here — the wave rewards smooth, flowing surfing rather than radical power. On rare bigger swells bring a step-up; a fish or fun shape is a fine call on smaller, punchier days.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Tablolong vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Tablolong
this spot
 0.5m
0.3m 10s
20 cross
Poor
Air Cina
8 km away
 0.5m
0.2m 10s
16 cross
Poor–Fair
Semau Island
11 km away
 0.5m
0.3m 11s
13 cross
Poor–Fair
Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs Best now
13 km away
 0.7m
0.5m 11s
20 cross
Poor–Fair

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Nearest spots

Closest breaks to Tablolong
Air Cina
Timor
8 km
Intermediate Reef break
0.5 m 10s
Poor–Fair
Semau Island
Timor
11 km
Intermediate Reef break
0.5 m 11s
Poor–Fair
Nemberala-facing Timor Reefs
Timor
13 km
Advanced Reef break
0.7 m 11s
Poor–Fair
Teddy's
Timor
18 km
Advanced Reef break
0.5 m 10s
Fair

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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.