Tarimbang Right is probably Sumba's most surfed wave, offering fast hollow sections that transition into softer shoulders, making it accessible to surfers of all abilities. Located on East Sumba's wild south coast, the wave breaks over a coral reef in warm, clear water with dramatic cliff scenery as the backdrop. It's the go-to wave for most visiting surfers, combining quality with accessibility in a stunning tropical setting.
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Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
Tarimbang Right works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.5m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
Offshore wind at Tarimbang Right blows from the NNW (337°). Anything in the 307° to 7° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
Tarimbang Right wants SSW swell (190° to 220°) between 0.9m and 3m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
The main season at Tarimbang Right is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
Fly into WGP, then allow about 45 minutes by road.
Tarimbang Right is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 7/10.
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.
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