Pulau Tuangku · Banyak Islands (Aceh) · Indonesia
Bay on the south side of Tuangku with several reef set-ups, the left being the pick; a quiet, boat-access zone in the Banyak Islands.
For intermediate surfers the best months are May to October: in June about 26 days have rideable waves and 17 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in July. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June, August to September. Local guides: April-October.
Water 30 °C in December to 31 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 3 | 14 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 12 | 3 | 13 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 11 | 2 | 9 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 16 | 5 | 15 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| May | 21 | 11 | 17 | 1.1 m | 31 °C |
| Jun | 26 | 17 | 17 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 25 | 14 | 23 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 26 | 17 | 16 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 28 | 17 | 16 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 24 | 11 | 16 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 14 | 8 | 10 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 18 | 8 | 16 | 1.1 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 October; in June about 26 days a month have rideable waves and 17 are good or better. For beginners July. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 30 °C in December to 31 °C in May. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (finger coral; shallow reef).
SW, W, S swell, N, NE, NW wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Bay of Plenty are in the Surf Spoting app.