Way Jambu
Way Jambu, dubbed the 'Sumatran Pipeline,' is one of the most perfect and heavy waves in Indonesia. The wave features a critical take-off into a top-to-bottom barrel with Kirra-like run-through potential over shallow reef. Located in the Krui region of South Sumatra, it's the crown jewel of a coastline packed with world-class breaks. Expert-only surfing with serious consequences for mistakes on the shallow reef shelf.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 220°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 82° - 142°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Drive from Bandar Lampung (~6hr)
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Banana Island Left
🌊 Fickle Krui barrel • Boat access • Expert tube masters only
Honey Smacks
🌊 Krui heavy left • Steep fast barrel • Bodyboarder favourite
Jimmy's Right
🌊 North Krui right • Reef right • Tropical Indo
Ujung Bocur
🏄 Krui's best wave • 200-400m rides • WSL event venue
The Peak
🌊 Short perfect right • Drop in, get barreled • Krui region gem
Krui Left
🌊 Bingin of Sumatra • Mechanical barrels • Needs big swell