Reef
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Level 6/10

Dylan's Right

Simeulue Island, Indonesia
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote

Barreling right on remote Simeulue. One of the best waves north of the Mentawais.

Dylan's Right surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast
Today20
66
Good
2.3m@16s
8km/h
Mon21
71
Good
2.3m@15s
5km/h
Tue22
71
Good
1.8m@14s
5km/h
Wed23
66
Good
1.5m@16s
7km/h
Thu24
69
Good
1.4m@15s
6km/h
Fri25
64
Fair
1.2m@14s
5km/h
Sat26
68
Good
1.2m@16s
4km/h
Sun27
70
Good
2.2m@18s
1km/h
Mon28
81
Firing
1.9m@16s
4km/h
Tue29
73
Good
1.4m@15s
4km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 7 km/h · Tide at 9am (0.2m)
Swell
2.3m
SSW(206°)
Score: 18/25
Period
16s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
8km/h
SSE(164°)
Score: 18/25
Weather
29°C
0.0mm92%
First light 5:55amSunrise 6:25amSunset 6:32pmLast light 7:02pm
Secondary0.5mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

No ideal tide during daylight todayIdeal tide: 0.5–1.5m
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3m1.5
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8g16
8g21
9g25
10g26
5g15
3g4
4g14
7g19
7g18
5g14
4g9
4g13
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10g27
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5g13
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2g25
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tidem
9:30am0.2m
3:00pm0.2m
2:30am0.4m
9:50am0.2m
3:30pm0.3m
8:45pm0.2m
3:15am0.5m
10:06am0.2m
4:00pm0.4m
9:30pm0.2m
3:54am0.6m
10:21am0.1m
4:30pm0.5m
10:04pm0.2m
4:18am0.6m
10:47am0.1m
4:42pm0.5m
4:50am0.6m
11:12am0.1m
5:12pm0.6m
5:30am0.6m
11:30am0.1m
5:40pm0.6m
5:55am0.6m
11:55am0.0m
6:12pm0.7m
6:21am0.6m
12:23pm0.0m
6:43pm0.7m
1:03am0.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

9:30 am
Low tide - 0.17m
3:00 pm
High tide - 0.22m
4:00 pm
Low tide - 0.21m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

66
Good
Components
Swell Direction10/25
Swell Size18/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind18/25
Raw Score71/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide-2
💨 Gusty Wind-3
Adjusted Score66/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score66
🌊 Too low for this tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (235°)
Direction range
210° - 260°
Size range
1.2m - 2.4m
Ideal size
1.7m - 2.1m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (112°)
Offshore range
82° - 142°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Fly to Sinabang via Medan

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Dylan's Right?

The Dylan's Right profile favors mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.5m 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 Dylan's Right?

The Dylan's Right profile uses wind from ESE (112°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 82° to 142°. 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 Dylan's Right?

The Dylan's Right scoring profile favors swell from SW (210° to 260°), a swell-height range of 1.2m 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.

When is the best time of year to surf Dylan's Right?

The main season at Dylan's Right is Apr-Oct. SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore

How do I get to Dylan's Right?

The spot profile lists SQN as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 30 minutes. Fly to Sinabang via Medan

What kind of wave is Dylan's Right?

Dylan's Right is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore

Getting There

Airport
SQN
Drive time
30 min
Data quality
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