Lhoknga (Aceh Besar) · Aceh (Sumatra) · Indonesia
Peaky reef-and-sand waves off Lhoknga beach south-west of Banda Aceh, the base of the local surf scene.
For intermediate surfers the best months are May to June, September to December: in December about 20 days have rideable waves and 10 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in December to January. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: September, November to December. Local guides: April-October.
Water 29 °C in October to 31 °C in April: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 4 | 14 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 11 | 4 | 11 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 9 | 2 | 10 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1.0 m | 31 °C |
| May | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 19 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 13 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Dec | 20 | 10 | 18 | 1.0 m | 30 °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.
For intermediate surfers May to June, September to December; in December about 20 days a month have rideable waves and 10 are good or better. For beginners December to January. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 29 °C in October to 31 °C in April. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (reef; rips). Beginners nearby can try Lampuuk, Lampuuk (Aceh Besar).
W, SW swell, E, NE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Lhoknga are in the Surf Spoting app.