Is January a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
January is a good month for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef (best: July–September). Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 27 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 January
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Uluwatu
Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water29° air
184 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
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Batu Bolong
Canggu · Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water29° air
181 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
3
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Padang Padang
Bali · Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water29° air
183 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 10 km
4
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Bingin
Bali · Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water29° air
182 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 9 km
5
JanGOOD
Kuta Beach
Bali · Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water30° air
176 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 3 km
6
JanGOOD
Balangan
Bali · Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water29° air
181 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 7 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in January →Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
January is a good month for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef (best: July–September). Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in January?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in January?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in January?
Around 29°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 27 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Uluwatu (1.8 m waves), Canggu – Batu Bolong (1.8 m waves) & Bali – Padang Padang (1.8 m waves).
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