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Surf forecast for Babah Nipah

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Timezone:
Asia/Jakarta
Forecast updated:
18/09, 01:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260917 18z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260917 18z)
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Timeline

Today Sat 19/09
08:00 - 09:00
Solid with moderate sideshore. Mid tide, falling.
Swell 11.0m11.2 s(364 kJ)(SW)
18 / 25 km/h(SE)
0.1 → 0.1m
13:00 - 16:00
Solid with light cross-onshore. Low to mid tide, rising.
Swell 30.7m18.3 s(538 kJ)(SW)
16 / 24 km/h(SSE)
0.0 → 0.1m
16:00 - 18:56
Best
Solid with light cross-onshore. Mid tide, rising.
Swell 11.0m14.3 s(664 kJ)(SW)
12 / 20 km/h(SSE)
0.1 → 0.1m
Tomorrow Sun 20/09
06:07 - 12:00
Best
Solid with light sideshore. High to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.6m15.5 s(1.8k kJ)(SW)
17 / 23 km/h(SE)
0.2 → 0.0m
12:00 - 18:56
Solid with light cross-onshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.7m15.0 s(1.8k kJ)(SW)
15 / 20 km/h(S)
0.0 → 0.1m
Mon 21/09
06:07 - 12:00
Solid with calm cross-offshore. High to low tide, falling.
Swell 11.7m13.8 s(1.6k kJ)(SSW)
4 / 9 km/h(ESE)
0.2 → 0.0m
12:00 - 18:55
Best
Solid with light onshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.6m13.5 s(1.4k kJ)(SSW)
10 / 13 km/h(WSW)
0.0 → 0.1m

Babah Nipah Surf Forecast Guide

Overview

Babah Nipah is a right-hand wave that peels off a river mouth over sand, and it can deliver long rides when it lines up.

When It Works

The break draws swell from south through west, with southwest the best direction. It works from 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

Wind and Tide

Look for northeast offshore wind. The wave can work through low, mid, and high tide, though a rising tide is generally the better call.

Local Tips

This one is best left to expert surfers.

Access

Babah Nipah lies further south and isn't easy to reach.

Surf spots near Babah Nipah

Pantai Camara
Aceh, Indonesia
Rivermouth break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Lamno
Aceh, Indonesia
Rivermouth break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Left Point
Aceh, Indonesia
Point break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Babah Nipah
Aceh, Indonesia
Rivermouth break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23
Calang Reefs
Aceh, Indonesia
Reef break
Sat 19
Sun 20
Mon 21
Tue 22
Wed 23

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Babah Nipah?

Babah Nipah is usually best with swell from south to west (S-W), ideally southwest (SW) around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft, northeast (NE) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Babah Nipah?

Babah Nipah is a surf spot in Kuala Bangkong, Aceh, Indonesia.

What is the surf break like at Babah Nipah?

Babah Nipah is a right rivermouth break over sand.

What surfing skill level is Babah Nipah suitable for?

Babah Nipah can suit expert surfers.

Is Babah Nipah beginner friendly for surfing?

Babah Nipah is better suited to expert surfers.

What surf spots are near Babah Nipah?

Other nearby surf spots are Left Point, Calang Reefs, Lamno, and Pantai Camara.

What swell direction works for surfing at Babah Nipah?

Babah Nipah can work with swell from south to west (S-W); southwest (SW) is usually best.

What swell size works for surfing at Babah Nipah?

Babah Nipah usually works with swell around 0.6 m / 2 ft to 2.4 m / 8 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Babah Nipah?

Northeast (NE) offshore wind is usually best at Babah Nipah.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Babah Nipah?

Northeast (NE) is offshore at Babah Nipah.

What tide works best for surfing at Babah Nipah?

Babah Nipah can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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