10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Joysticks, Banyak Islands, Indonesia
Joysticks is the most consistent spot in the Banyak Islands, offering a multi-sectioned wave with both tubing and whackable sections. The A-frame nature of the break provides options on both sides of the peak, making it versatile for different surf styles. Its consistency means it's rarely flat when swell is in the region, serving as a reliable fallback when other breaks aren't working.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 77/100 (Good)
Fair recommendation: Joysticks has 4 Good days but no Firing days. Decent for a local session.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 248° is 28° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.5m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 303° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Joysticks. Either swell direction (248°), size (1.5m), or wind (17 km/h from 303°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.5m (4.9ft) swell from 248° (WSW) at 11s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 207° is 13° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.1m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 317° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 2.1m swell from 207° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.1m (6.9ft) swell from 207° (SSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 206° is 14° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.3m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 316° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 2.3m swell from 206° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 206° (SSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 203° is 17° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Glassy: Wind speed 3 km/h (light/variable). Perfect mirror-like surface.
Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 2.3m swell from 203° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.3m (7.5ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 16s period
Too big: 1.9m exceeds maximum 1.8m. Risk of closeouts.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 155° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.9m swell from 203° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.9m (6.2ft) swell from 203° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 200° is 20° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.4m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 183° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Surfable but not special at Joysticks. The 1.8m swell from 200° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 200° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 25° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.7m is 0.3m from ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 167° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.7m swell from 195° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.7m (5.6ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 194° is 26° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Good period: 17s is 121% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 139° (SE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.8m swell from 194° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 194° (SSW) at 17s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 193° is 27° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Good size: 1.6m is within 15% of ideal 1.4m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 6 km/h from 163° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Good surfable conditions at Joysticks. 1.6m swell from 193° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
1.6m (5.2ft) swell from 193° (SSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 205° is 15° off optimal 220°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 171° (S). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-135°.
Poor conditions at Joysticks. Either swell direction (205°), size (0.6m), or wind (8 km/h from 171°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 205° (SSW) at 15s period
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