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Level 6/10

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

Today4

Fair

1.1mSSW@12s

6km/h

1.1m@12s

6km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.2mS@12s

7km/h

1.2m@12s

7km/h

Fri6

Good

1.0mSSW@15s

6km/h

1.0m@15s

6km/h

Sat7

Good

1.3mSSW@16s

6km/h

1.3m@16s

6km/h

Sun8

Good

1.2mSSW@15s

7km/h

1.2m@15s

7km/h

Mon9

Good

0.9mSSW@14s

4km/h

0.9m@14s

4km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.8mS@11s

7km/h

0.8m@11s

7km/h

Wed11

Fair

0.8mSSW@14s

2km/h

0.8m@14s

2km/h

Thu12

Fair

0.8mSSW@14s

4km/h

0.8m@14s

4km/h

Fri13

Good

1.0mSSW@14s

4km/h

1.0m@14s

4km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 1 km/h · PM 10 km/h

Swell

1.1m

SSW(194°)

Score: 14/25

Period

12s

Mid-period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

6km/h

SW(221°)

Score: 16/25

Weather

27°C

0.3mm60%

First light 5:39amSunrise 6:09amSunset 6:15pmLast light 6:45pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.7m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.1m @12s SSW in window

Wind6 km/h SW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

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

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swell

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2g11

1g10

7g23

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5g17

8g28

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tidem

1:30am0.7m

8:18am0.1m

2:40pm0.6m

8:50pm0.3m

2:30am0.7m

9:04am0.1m

3:16pm0.8m

9:47pm0.2m

3:15am0.7m

9:30am0.1m

3:56pm0.8m

10:23pm0.1m

4:03am0.6m

10:03am0.0m

4:30pm0.8m

4:38am0.6m

10:23am0.0m

5:03pm0.9m

5:22am0.6m

10:55am0.1m

5:40pm0.9m

5:55am0.5m

11:22am0.1m

6:06pm0.9m

12:55am0.0m

6:30am0.5m

11:55am0.1m

6:42pm0.8m

1:21am0.1m

6:55am0.5m

12:21pm0.1m

7:07pm0.8m

1:55am0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:30 am

High · 0.66m

8:18 am

Low · 0.13m

2:40 pm

High · 0.64m

8:50 pm

Low · 0.25m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction12/25

Swell Size14/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind16/25

Raw Score56/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide-3

💨 Gusty Wind-3

Adjusted Score50/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score50

🌊 Too low for this tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind6 km/h SW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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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 kind of wave is 8-Frame?

8-Frame is a reef break in East Nias, Indonesia, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at 8-Frame?

8-Frame picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at 8-Frame?

A N wind is dead offshore at 8-Frame, and anything from the NNW round to the NNE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to midday. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at 8-Frame?

8-Frame is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.7m to 1.8m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf 8-Frame?

The most reliable run of swell at 8-Frame comes Apr to Oct. SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore.

How cold is the water at 8-Frame?

The water at 8-Frame averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is 8-Frame good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (5/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help).