Suckies
Suckies is a high-quality right-hander breaking on an outer reef pass north of Nemberala village on Rote Island. The wave produces clean, hollow barrels that suck over the reef shelf, offering quality tube rides for experienced surfers. It pairs well with T-Land, providing a right-hand alternative when the swell direction shifts slightly. Accessed by short boat ride from Nemberala.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (212°)
- Direction range
- 195° - 230°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 82° - 142°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Fly via Kupang or ferry from Kupang
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Suckies?
Suckies is a reef break in Rote Island, Indonesia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Suckies?
Suckies picks up swell from the SSW round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. 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 Suckies?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Suckies, and anything from the E round to the SE 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 Suckies?
Suckies is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Suckies?
The most reliable run of swell at Suckies comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How cold is the water at Suckies?
The water at Suckies 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 Suckies 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 (4/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help).
How do I get to Suckies?
The nearest airport on our list is RTI, then it's roughly a 20-minute drive. Fly via Kupang or ferry from Kupang.
What other surf spots are near Suckies?
The closest breaks we track are T-Land (3.5 km), Do'o (18 km) and Boa (22 km), handy when Suckies isn't working. We track 4 spots around Rote Island in total.
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
T-Land
🌊 400m+ Indo left • Four named sections • Rote Island perfection
Do'o
🌊 Rote Island right • Reef right • Tropical Indo
Boa
🌊 Rote hidden right • Timing is everything • Many barrels per wave
Kolbano
🌊 West Timor discovery • South-facing reef • Off the beaten track