Afulu · Nias · Indonesia
Long left on the north-west coast of Nias, reached across a lagoon; the reef was lifted by the 2005 earthquake and is now shallower.
For intermediate surfers the best months are May to October: in June about 28 days have rideable waves and 13 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in April to July, October, January to February. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: August to September. Local guides: April-October.
Water 30 °C in December to 30 °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 | 15 | 4 | 14 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 12 | 3 | 13 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 17 | 3 | 15 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| May | 25 | 8 | 13 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 28 | 13 | 17 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 25 | 11 | 16 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 27 | 11 | 12 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 26 | 13 | 10 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 24 | 10 | 13 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 17 | 5 | 8 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 20 | 6 | 13 | 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 28 days a month have rideable waves and 13 are good or better. For beginners April to July, October, January to February. Local guides say: April-October.
The sea ranges from about 30 °C in December to 30 °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 (shallow coral; paddle through a reef keyhole).
SW, W swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Afulu are in the Surf Spoting app.