Intermediate: Nembrala (Fair, 1.3 m, offshore around 06:00), T-Land (Fair, 1.9 m, offshore around 06:00), Sucky Mama's (Fair, 1.9 m, offshore around 06:00)
Advanced: Sucky Mama's (Epic, 1.9 m, offshore around 06:00), T-Land (Epic, 1.9 m, offshore around 06:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
The spots
Nembrala · reef break, advanced, best on SW/SSW swell with E/ENE wind, all tides. Left-hand reef off Nembrala village on Rote, the main base for the island's surf. Southwest swell and an east breeze; the Surf-Forecast pin is far off, so the WannaSurf…
T-Land · reef break, advanced, best on SW/SSW swell with E/ENE wind, all tides. Left-hand reef just south of Nembrala that is among Rote's best-known waves. Southwest swell and an east to east-northeast breeze.
Sucky Mama's · reef break, advanced, best on W/SW swell with SE/E/NE wind, mid to high tide. Right-hand reef north of Nembrala, working on west to southwest swell with an east breeze at mid to high tide.
Peanuts · reef break, advanced, best on SW/SSW swell with E/ENE wind, all tides. Left-hand reef on the Rote coast between Nembrala and Boa. Southwest swell and an east-northeast breeze; Surf-Forecast rates it consistent.
Boa · reef break, advanced, best on SW/S/SE swell with N/NW/E/NE wind, mid tide. Right-hand reef near Bo'a on the southern tip of Rote. Southwest to southeast swell, best around mid tide with an offshore from the north or east. The two sources place…
Do'o Island · reef break, advanced, best on SW/S swell with NW/W/SW wind, mid tide. Right-hand reef off Do'o island on the Rote coast. Southwest to south swell and mid tide. The listed offshore directions are unusual and unconfirmed.
When to surf in Nembrala
Best months for intermediate surfers: June, August to September. The water goes from about 27 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in December (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 6 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Nembrala?
The best-known are Nembrala, T-Land, Sucky Mama's, Peanuts. In all, 6 spots lie within 8 km: 6 reef breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Nembrala?
Nembrala is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Nembrala?
For intermediate surfers June, August to September.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Nembrala?
The sea goes from about 27 °C in August (Boardshorts / rash vest) to 30 °C in December (Boardshorts / rash vest).