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8-Frame

East Nias, Indonesia

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8-Frame is an excellent tube-riding right reef break near Hilistaro village on Nias's east coast. The wave offers quality barrel rides in a less-visited part of the island, providing a good alternative for surfers looking to explore beyond the famous Lagundri Bay area. The east coast exposure picks up different swell angles, extending the surfable conditions on the island.

8-Frame surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today20

Good

2.2mSSW@16s

7km/h

2.2m@16s

7km/h

Mon21

Good

2.1mSSW@15s

5km/h

2.1m@15s

5km/h

Tue22

Good

1.5mSSW@14s

6km/h

1.5m@14s

6km/h

Wed23

Good

1.5mSSW@16s

9km/h

1.5m@16s

9km/h

Thu24

Good

1.3mSSW@15s

8km/h

1.3m@15s

8km/h

Fri25

Fair

1.2mS@14s

8km/h

1.2m@14s

8km/h

Sat26

Good

1.2mSSW@17s

5km/h

1.2m@17s

5km/h

Sun27

Good

2.1mSSW@18s

8km/h

2.1m@18s

8km/h

Mon28

Good

1.8mSSW@16s

7km/h

1.8m@16s

7km/h

Tue29

Good

1.3mSSW@15s

7km/h

1.3m@15s

7km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 8 km/h · PM 6 km/h · High tide at 2pm (0.3m)

Swell

2.2m

SSW(210°)

Score: 19/25

Period

16s

Long period groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

7km/h

SE(131°)

Score: 15/25

Weather

29°C

0.0mm74%

First light 5:48amSunrise 6:18amSunset 6:25pmLast light 6:55pm

Secondary0.5mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

No ideal tide during daylight todayIdeal tide: 0.7–1.8m

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°C

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3m1.5

sec

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swell

windkm/h

8g12

8g20

7g22

7g25

5g11

0g2

4g12

6g19

7g22

6g15

3g8

7g19

8g24

6g25

4g13

7g11

10g25

10g28

10g26

6g19

8g14

10g23

11g29

7g29

2g20

5g11

8g20

9g25

11g27

6g28

1g10

3g14

9g24

8g28

5g27

9g19

10g21

7g22

7g24

7g25

4g13

5g18

9g26

9g28

7g27

11g21

10g23

7g27

3g28

2g27

tidem

6:30am0.3m

2:00pm0.3m

1:54am0.6m

9:30am0.3m

3:15pm0.4m

8:00pm0.3m

3:00am0.6m

9:54am0.2m

3:50pm0.5m

9:30pm0.3m

3:40am0.7m

10:12am0.2m

4:20pm0.6m

10:00pm0.2m

4:07am0.8m

10:37am0.1m

4:38pm0.7m

4:45am0.8m

11:04am0.1m

5:07pm0.8m

5:12am0.8m

11:23am0.1m

5:40pm0.8m

5:48am0.8m

11:51am0.1m

6:02pm0.9m

6:18am0.8m

12:23pm0.0m

6:35pm0.9m

1:03am0.0m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

6:30 am

Low tide - 0.29m

8:30 am

Low tide - 0.28m

2:00 pm

High tide - 0.35m

5:00 pm

Low tide - 0.32m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Good

Components

Swell Direction21/25

Swell Size19/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind15/25

Raw Score80/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide-2

💨 Gusty Wind-3

Adjusted Score75/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score75

🌊 Too low for this tide window

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Spot Details

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (215°)
Direction range: 190° - 240°
Size range: 0.9m - 2.4m
Ideal size: 1.6m - 2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: N (0°)
Offshore range: 330° - 30°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high
Optimal range: 0.7m - 1.8m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

5/10

Access: Fly to Gunungsitoli, drive east coast

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at 8-Frame?

The 8-Frame profile favors mid to high tide, ideally between 0.7m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at 8-Frame?

The 8-Frame profile uses wind from N (0°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 330° to 30°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at 8-Frame?

The 8-Frame scoring profile favors swell from SW (190° to 240°), a swell-height range of 0.9m to 2.4m, and a reference period of 14s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.