When should you surf Nihiwatu today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 5h10, with a 70/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Nihiwatu surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Nihiwatu (Sumba).
Best score today
885h10
Now
4023:00
Waves
1.2 m
12 s
Wind
9 km/h
Sideshore · SE
Tide
▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 18:00
range 2.5 m
Light
05:38 → 17:57
Best windows today
5h1088/100
1.1 m · 11 s · 6 km/h
6h88/100
1.1 m · 11 s · 7 km/h
7h88/100
1.1 m · 11 s · 6 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 04:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 05:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 6 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | 88 | 1.1 m · 11 s | 6 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 45 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 6 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 09:00 | 45 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 10:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 11:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 15:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 16:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 17:00 | 23 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | 45 | 1.0 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 8 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 21:00 | 45 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 22:00 | 40 | 0.9 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 23:00 | 40 | 0.9 m · 10 s | 10 km/h · E | tide rising ↑ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Nihiwatu today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 06:00 · ▲ 13:00 · ▼ 18:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Nihiwatu suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Nihiwatu.