Sebatu
Sebatu sits outside Lagundri Bay in South Nias, facing the full Indian Ocean swell window and producing serious big-wave conditions. The wave is for committed big-wave chargers only, with heavy, hollow faces that can exceed 15 feet. Its open-ocean exposure means it picks up every swell that the bay misses, offering a completely different challenge to the point breaks inside Lagundri.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 260°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4.6m
- Ideal size
- 3.7m
- Height multiplier
- 1.08×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 30°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
- Optimal range
- 1m - 2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
5/10
Access: Fly to Gunungsitoli via Medan, drive to south coast
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Sebatu?
Sebatu works best on a high tide, ideally between 1m and 2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Sebatu?
Offshore wind at Sebatu blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 330° to 30° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Sebatu?
Sebatu wants SW swell (180° to 260°) between 1.5m and 4.6m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Sebatu?
The main season at Sebatu is Apr-Oct. SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore
How do I get to Sebatu?
Fly into GNS, then allow about 45 minutes by road. Fly to Gunungsitoli via Medan, drive to south coast
What kind of wave is Sebatu?
Sebatu is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 8/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore
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