Nihiwatu 89.1
#852 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇮🇩 Indonesia · Nusa Tenggara Timur · near Waingapu
Works almost every day, clean mornings are the norm, no off season.
Works all yearWarm waterRemoteIntermediate
Surf score89.1 /100
Surfable days100% of the year
Clean days59% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell91% period 11 s+
Typical size1.5 m 4.8 ft median
Water28°C boardshorts
Best time to surf Nihiwatu
The best time to surf Nihiwatu is April, June, November. The season runs Mar to Jun. In November the water sits around 29°C, so pack boardshorts, and the typical wave is 1.2 m. The nearest airport is DPS (476 km) and the nearest town is Waingapu (97 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 43% | 1.4 m | 29°C | boardies |
| Feb | 100% | 29% | 1.4 m | 28°C | boardies |
| Mar | 100% | 63% | 1.2 m | 28°C | boardies |
| Apr | 100% | 78% | 1.3 m | 29°C | boardies |
| May | 100% | 58% | 1.5 m | 28°C | boardies |
| Jun | 100% | 86% | 1.6 m | 28°C | boardies |
| Jul | 100% | 39% | 1.8 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Aug | 100% | 32% | 1.7 m | 26°C | boardies |
| Sep | 100% | 56% | 1.6 m | 27°C | boardies |
| Oct | 100% | 72% | 1.4 m | 28°C | boardies |
| Nov | 100% | 87% | 1.2 m | 29°C | boardies |
| Dec | 100% | 59% | 1.3 m | 30°C | boardies |
Why 89.1
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
24.0
Groundswell 12%
12.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.0
Water comfort 10%
10.0
Access 10%
0.8
The detail
Faces 215° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 64% of days. Mean peak period 13.5 s. Days over 3 m: 0%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 24%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates -9.781, 119.373 (OpenStreetMap).
Spots nearby
Wanyapu🇮🇩 Indonesia · score 87.4Pero🇮🇩 Indonesia · score 87.4Pero right🇮🇩 Indonesia · score 87.4Sumba - Miller's right🇮🇩 Indonesia · score 90.7
Compare Nihiwatu with 5,700 other spots
Filters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.
Open the interactive profileMore spots good in NovemberFilters by month, level and water, map, side by side comparison and a trip planner.