When should you surf The Machine today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 6h, with a 88/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
The Machine surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for The Machine (Nias).
Best score today
906h
Now
8822:00
Waves
1.5 m
12 s
Wind
6 km/h
Onshore · S
Tide
▼ 03:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▲ 20:00
range 0.5 m
Light
06:11 → 18:17
Best windows today
6h90/100
1.4 m · 12 s · 4 km/h
7h45/100
1.4 m · 12 s · 10 km/h
8h50/100
1.4 m · 12 s · 9 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 79 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 8 km/h · E | tide falling ↓ |
| 01:00 | 79 | 1.5 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide falling ↓ |
| 02:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 0 km/h · SE | tide falling ↓ |
| 03:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NE | low tide |
| 04:00 | 68 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 3 km/h · SE | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 1 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | 90 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 4 km/h · NE | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | 45 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 08:00 | 50 | 1.4 m · 12 s | 9 km/h · S | high tide |
| 09:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 12 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.3 m · 12 s | 11 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 6 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · S | tide falling ↓ |
| 14:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | 25 | 1.3 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | 25 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 9 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 7 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | 50 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 3 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 20:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 1 km/h · S | high tide |
| 21:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 3 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | 88 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 5 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | 75 | 1.2 m · 11 s | 1 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at The Machine today?
Today's main tide markers are ▼ 03:00 · ▲ 08:00 · ▲ 20:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is The Machine 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 The Machine.