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Super Suck

West Sumbawa, Indonesia

🪸Sharp reef⚠️Shallow

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Super Suck is one of Indonesia's most intense barrel rides—a lippy, narrow tube that sucks hard off an extremely shallow reef on West Sumbawa's south coast. The wave is incredibly fickle, requiring specific W-SW swell direction to wrap into the break, but when conditions align, it produces world-class hollow lefts that rank among the best barrels east of the Mentawais. Located near Maluk, the wave is strictly for expert surfers.

Super Suck surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

1.7mSSW@10s

15km/h

1.7m@10s

15km/h

Thu5

Poor

1.6mSSW@10s

11km/h

1.6m@10s

11km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.5mSSW@14s

7km/h

1.5m@14s

7km/h

Sat7

Poor

1.6mSW@12s

10km/h

1.6m@12s

10km/h

Sun8

Poor

1.5mSW@11s

9km/h

1.5m@11s

9km/h

Mon9

Poor

1.5mSSW@10s

14km/h

1.5m@10s

14km/h

Tue10

Poor

1.2mSSW@9s

10km/h

1.2m@9s

10km/h

Wed11

Poor

1.2mSSW@14s

6km/h

1.2m@14s

6km/h

Thu12

Fair

2.0mSSW@11s

7km/h

2.0m@11s

7km/h

Fri13

Fair

1.8mSSW@11s

11km/h

1.8m@11s

11km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

Find Flights

Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 17 km/h · Low tide at 11am (0.8m)

Swell

1.7m

SSW(208°)

Score: 13/25

Period

10s

Mid-period swell

Score: 2/25

Wind

15km/h

SE(145°)

Score: 5/25

Weather

29°C

0.1mm24%

First light 5:13amSunrise 5:43amSunset 6:10pmLast light 6:40pm

Windswell

0.4m@3s

Secondary

0.1m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @10s SSW outside window

Wind15 km/h SE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 8:35am–2:20pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.3–1.2m

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3m1.5

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swell

windkm/h

8g16

9g26

20g46

17g44

17g40

5g9

5g18

12g34

14g37

18g40

1g5

3g14

9g28

9g32

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8g23

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2g14

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7g27

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1g10

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9g26

12g34

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6g16

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13g32

15g39

12g41

tidem

4:48am1.8m

11:30am0.8m

6:20pm1.9m

12:36am1.0m

6:30am1.8m

12:42pm0.8m

7:11pm2.1m

1:38am0.7m

7:40am1.9m

1:33pm0.7m

7:51pm2.4m

2:27am0.4m

8:30am2.0m

2:14pm0.7m

8:25pm2.5m

3:03am0.2m

9:11am2.1m

2:50pm0.6m

8:58pm2.7m

3:36am0.1m

9:47am2.2m

3:22pm0.6m

9:30pm2.7m

4:08am0.0m

10:20am2.2m

3:53pm0.6m

9:58pm2.7m

4:38am0.0m

10:50am2.1m

4:20pm0.6m

10:27pm2.7m

5:07am0.0m

11:18am2.1m

4:48pm0.7m

5:36am0.1m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:48 am

High · 1.75m

11:30 am

Low · 0.81m

6:20 pm

High · 1.92m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction10/25

Swell Size13/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind5/25

Raw Score30/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

Adjusted Score26/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score26

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell1.7m @10s SSW outside window

Wind15 km/h SE cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (235°)
Direction range: 210° - 260°
Size range: 1.5m - 3.7m
Ideal size: 2.5m - 3.2m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

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

7/10

Crowd level

4/10

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Super Suck?

Super Suck is a reef break in West Sumbawa, Indonesia, that mostly breaks left.

What swell works best at Super Suck?

Super Suck picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1.5m and handles up to about 3.7m, with the sweet spot around 2.5 to 3.2m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s 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 Super Suck?

An ESE wind is dead offshore at Super Suck, 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 Super Suck?

Super Suck 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 Super Suck?

The most reliable run of swell at Super Suck 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 Super Suck?

The water at Super Suck 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 Super Suck good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help) and shallow water at low tide.