Is May a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
May is a good month for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef (best: July–September). Waves 1.4 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 15 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 May
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MayGOOD
Batu Bolong
Canggu · Indonesia
1.9 m waves29° water31° air
181 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
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Padang Padang
Bali · Indonesia
1.9 m waves29° water30° air
183 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 10 km
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Bingin
Bali · Indonesia
1.9 m waves29° water30° air
182 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 9 km
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Kuta Beach
Bali · Indonesia
1.9 m waves29° water30° air
176 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 3 km
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Balangan
Bali · Indonesia
1.9 m waves29° water30° air
181 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 7 km
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Uluwatu
Indonesia
1.8 m waves29° water30° air
184 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
May is a good month for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef (best: July–September). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in May?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in May?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Canggu – Batu Bolong (1.9 m waves), Bali – Padang Padang (1.9 m waves) & Bali – Bingin (1.9 m waves).
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