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Asia/Jakarta
Forecast updated:
18/09, 01:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260917 18z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260917 18z)
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A-Frames Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

A-Frames, also known as Kandies Left, is a peaky coral reef that spreads across a large, forgiving playing field. Both lefts and rights break here, and while the wedges can throw up a short right, it's the left that stands out and pulls in the boat crews sheltering in the nearby safe anchorage. The waves invite you to drop, snap and tuck, making for a less daunting lineup than many reefs.

When It Works

The spot draws swell from south through southwest, with south (S) swell the best match. It works from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.1 m / 7 ft, giving a wide window from small, playful days up to more serious size. Everything breaks over live coral, and while it's not too shallow, the reef still deserves respect.

Wind and Tide

Look for north (N) offshore wind; winds anywhere from the northern quarter work well here. It breaks across low, mid and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

A-Frames suits intermediate surfers, with a playful, less intimidating lineup that rewards a clean drop, snap and tuck. A lower tide helps spread everyone out across the wide, peaky field. Just keep in mind that getting caught inside on bigger days can mean a long and arduous paddle back out.

Surf spots near A-Frames

Four Bobs
West Sumatra, Indonesia
Reef break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Karamba
West Sumatra, Indonesia
Reef break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Chubbies
West Sumatra, Indonesia
Reef break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
A-Frames
West Sumatra, Indonesia
Reef break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Rifles
West Sumatra, Indonesia
Reef break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for A-Frames?

A-Frames is usually best with swell from south to southwest (S-SW), ideally south (S) around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.1 m / 7 ft, north (N) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot A-Frames?

A-Frames is a surf spot in Simalaiming, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

What is the surf break like at A-Frames?

A-Frames is a left-and-right reef break over live coral.

What surfing skill level is A-Frames suitable for?

A-Frames can suit intermediate surfers.

Is A-Frames beginner friendly for surfing?

A-Frames is better suited to intermediate surfers.

What surf spots are near A-Frames?

Other nearby surf spots are Karamba, Four Bobs, Chubbies, and Rifles.

What swell direction works for surfing at A-Frames?

A-Frames can work with swell from south to southwest (S-SW); south (S) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at A-Frames?

A-Frames usually works with swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 2.1 m / 7 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at A-Frames?

North (N) offshore wind is usually best at A-Frames.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at A-Frames?

North (N) is offshore at A-Frames.

What tide works best for surfing at A-Frames?

A-Frames can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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