Lampuuk (Aceh Besar) · Aceh (Sumatra) · Indonesia
Sandy bay just north of Lhoknga with gentle beach-break peaks, popular with learners and local surfers from Banda Aceh.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June, October to December: in December about 20 days have rideable waves and 9 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in December to March. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: 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 | 23 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 11 | 4 | 24 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 9 | 2 | 21 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 11 | 1 | 16 | 1.0 m | 31 °C |
| May | 14 | 1 | 11 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 17 | 1 | 12 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 13 | 0 | 9 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 16 | 2 | 15 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 17 | 5 | 17 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Dec | 20 | 9 | 26 | 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 June, October to December; in December about 20 days a month have rideable waves and 9 are good or better. For beginners December to March. 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.
Yes, on small days: it is a beach break that suits beginners. Watch out for: rips. Take a lesson or surf near the lifeguards if you are new.
W, SW swell, E, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 0.5-1.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Lampuuk are in the Surf Spoting app.