Is April a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
April is a good month for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef (best: July–September). Waves 1.3 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to Sumbawa – Scar ReefEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 22 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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AprGOOD
Uluwatu
Indonesia
1.7 m waves29° water30° air
184 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
2
AprGOOD
Batu Bolong
Canggu · Indonesia
1.7 m waves30° water31° air
181 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
3
AprPEAK SEASON
Keramas
Bali · Indonesia
0.9 m waves30° water30° air
159 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 25 km
4
AprGOOD
Padang Padang
Bali · Indonesia
1.7 m waves29° water30° air
183 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 10 km
5
AprGOOD
Bingin
Bali · Indonesia
1.7 m waves29° water30° air
182 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 9 km
6
AprGOOD
Kuta Beach
Bali · Indonesia
1.7 m waves30° water30° air
176 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 3 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in April →Where to go surfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
April is a good month for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef (best: July–September). Waves 1.3 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in April?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in April?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in April?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 22 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Uluwatu (1.7 m waves), Canggu – Batu Bolong (1.7 m waves) & Bali – Keramas (0.9 m waves).
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