Lakey Pipe surf forecast

Hu'u · Sumbawa · Indonesia

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Hollow left next to Lakey Peak at Hu'u, a short, tubing wave that is shallower and more critical than its neighbour.

Break
reef break, lefts; faces W
Level
advanced
Best swell
SW, S
Best wind
E, SE, NE (offshore)
Best tide
mid to high tide
Season
April-October
Typical size
1-2.5 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
shallow reef; crowds

Best time to surf Lakey Pipe

For intermediate surfers the best months are June to September: in June about 19 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June, August. Local guides: April-October.

Water 26 °C in August to 30 °C in December: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.

MonthRideable daysGood daysBeginner daysTypical sizeWater
Jan4001.3 m30 °C
Feb2001.1 m30 °C
Mar6001.2 m30 °C
Apr11001.0 m30 °C
May10001.1 m29 °C
Jun19001.1 m28 °C
Jul17001.2 m27 °C
Aug19001.3 m26 °C
Sep18001.1 m27 °C
Oct14001.2 m29 °C
Nov7001.0 m30 °C
Dec4001.1 m30 °C

Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.

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Questions

When is the best time to surf Lakey Pipe?

For intermediate surfers June to September; in June about 19 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.

What is the water temperature at Lakey Pipe and which wetsuit do I need?

The sea ranges from about 26 °C in August to 30 °C in December. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.

Is Lakey Pipe good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; crowds).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Lakey Pipe?

SW, S swell, E, SE, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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