Banyak Islands · Banyak Islands (Aceh) · Indonesia
Long right-hand reef in the Banyak Islands with several barrel sections, needing a good-sized swell; reached by boat.
For intermediate surfers the best months are August to September: in September about 5 days have rideable waves and 1 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in August to September. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: 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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| Mar | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.8 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| May | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.7 m | 31 °C |
| Jun | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0.7 m | 31 °C |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 m | 31 °C |
| Aug | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0.7 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 5 | 1 | 5 | 0.7 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.8 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0.6 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0.7 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 August to September; in September about 5 days a month have rideable waves and 1 are good or better. For beginners August to September. 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 (reef; rocks).
S, SW swell, W, NW, SW wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Treasure Island are in the Surf Spoting app.