Is September a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
September is one of the best months for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef. Waves 1.7 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 32°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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 32°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 11 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 September
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SepGOOD
Uluwatu
Indonesia
2 m waves28° water29° air
184 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
2
SepGOOD
Batu Bolong
Canggu · Indonesia
2.1 m waves28° water30° air
181 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
3
SepGOOD
Padang Padang
Bali · Indonesia
2.1 m waves28° water29° air
183 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 10 km
4
SepGOOD
Bingin
Bali · Indonesia
2.1 m waves28° water29° air
182 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 9 km
5
SepGOOD
Kuta Beach
Bali · Indonesia
2.1 m waves28° water29° air
176 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 3 km
6
SepGOOD
Balangan
Bali · Indonesia
2.1 m waves28° 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 September →Where to go surfing in September →Questions
Is September a good time for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef?
September is one of the best months for surfing at Sumbawa – Scar Reef. Waves 1.7 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
How warm is the water at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in September?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in September?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sumbawa – Scar Reef in September?
Around 32°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Uluwatu (2 m waves), Canggu – Batu Bolong (2.1 m waves) & Bali – Padang Padang (2.1 m waves).
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