Yeh Sumbul surf forecast
Yeh Sumbul · Bali · Indonesia
A long stretch of sand-and-cobble peaks just west of Medewi point, usually a bit smaller and much less crowded than the point. It is an easier wave on average days; on big swells it turns heavy.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces SSW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, S, SSW
- Best wind
- N, NE, NW (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- April-October
- Typical size
- 0.5-2 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- submerged rocks; rips; river runoff
Best time to surf Yeh Sumbul
For intermediate surfers the best months are August to September, January to March: in March about 18 days have rideable waves and 6 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in November to April. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: March, August, January. Local guides: April-October.
Water 28 °C in August to 30 °C in December: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 5 | 14 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Feb | 14 | 2 | 15 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 18 | 6 | 17 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 12 | 5 | 13 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| May | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 13 | 1 | 3 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Aug | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1.1 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 16 | 1 | 5 | 1.0 m | 28 °C |
| Oct | 13 | 1 | 4 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 11 | 1 | 14 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 13 | 3 | 14 | 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.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Bali, surf spots in Medewi.
Nearby spots
- Medewi, Pulukan
- Pulukan, Pulukan
- Balian, Balian
- Pererenan, Pererenan (Canggu)
- Echo Beach, Canggu
- Canggu (Batu Bolong), Canggu
Questions
When is the best time to surf Yeh Sumbul?
For intermediate surfers August to September, January to March; in March about 18 days a month have rideable waves and 6 are good or better. For beginners November to April. Local guides say: April-October.
What is the water temperature at Yeh Sumbul and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in August to 30 °C in December. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Yeh Sumbul good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (submerged rocks; rips).
What swell, wind and tide work best at Yeh Sumbul?
SW, S, SSW swell, N, NE, NW wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.5-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Yeh Sumbul are in the Surf Spoting app.