The Peak (Krui) surf forecast

Walur (Krui) · Lampung (Sumatra) · Indonesia

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Short, heavy reef peak south of Krui with a slabbing right and a shorter left; it needs a solid swell to work properly.

Break
reef break, lefts and rights; faces SSW
Level
advanced
Best swell
S, SW
Best wind
N, NE (offshore)
Best tide
mid to high tide
Season
April-October
Typical size
1.5-3 m
Crowd
low
Hazards
shallow rocks; sea urchins

Best time to surf The Peak (Krui)

For intermediate surfers the best months are February to July, October to November: in May about 27 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: May to June. Local guides: April-October.

Water 28 °C in September to 30 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.

MonthRideable daysGood daysBeginner daysTypical sizeWater
Jan19001.4 m29 °C
Feb20001.3 m29 °C
Mar22001.3 m30 °C
Apr25001.5 m30 °C
May27001.5 m30 °C
Jun25001.8 m30 °C
Jul21001.7 m30 °C
Aug14001.7 m29 °C
Sep18001.7 m28 °C
Oct22001.6 m29 °C
Nov20001.4 m30 °C
Dec18001.4 m29 °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 The Peak (Krui)?

For intermediate surfers February to July, October to November; in May about 27 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October.

What is the water temperature at The Peak (Krui) and which wetsuit do I need?

The sea ranges from about 28 °C in September to 30 °C in May. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.

Is The Peak (Krui) good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (shallow rocks; sea urchins).

What swell, wind and tide work best at The Peak (Krui)?

S, SW swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.

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