Surf Calendar
Where to surf Indonesia,
any month of the year.
Explore how Indonesia's waves shift across the year, then narrow the map by month and surf level.
Typical seasonal patterns for October — not a live forecast.
Currently exploringOctober · All levels
Best destinations in October
Based on historical data, swell patterns, wind conditions, and local knowledge.
Why these destinations rise in October
Why October works
October is a transition month with solid southern hemisphere swells and shifting winds. Many regions still deliver good conditions before wet-season patterns return.
- Consistent swells
Southern swells still deliver good size most of the month.
- Improving winds
Winds begin to shift for cleaner conditions in many regions.
- Better weather
Dry season continues in the south with more sunny days.
- Manageable crowds
Shoulder season in some areas before the wet-season lull.
Recommended spots this month
These spots are typically working well in October.
Compare across the year
Yearly surf overview
October is highlighted below. Compare the rest of the year when your travel dates are flexible.
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| Destination | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct (selected) | Nov | Dec |
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| Bali | January: Fair | February: Fair | March: Good | April: Very Good | May: Excellent | June: Excellent | July: Excellent | August: Excellent | September: Very Good | October: Very Good | November: Fair | December: Fair |
| Java | January: Fair | February: Fair | March: Good | April: Very Good | May: Excellent | June: Excellent | July: Excellent | August: Excellent | September: Very Good | October: Very Good | November: Fair | December: Fair |
| Lombok | January: Fair | February: Fair | March: Good | April: Very Good | May: Excellent | June: Excellent | July: Excellent | August: Excellent | September: Very Good | October: Very Good | November: Fair | December: Fair |
| Mentawai | January: Excellent | February: Excellent | March: Very Good | April: Good | May: Fair | June: Fair | July: Fair | August: Fair | September: Good | October: Very Good | November: Excellent | December: Excellent |
| Nias | January: Excellent | February: Excellent | March: Very Good | April: Good | May: Fair | June: Fair | July: Fair | August: Fair | September: Good | October: Very Good | November: Excellent | December: Excellent |
| Sumba | January: Fair | February: Fair | March: Good | April: Very Good | May: Excellent | June: Excellent | July: Excellent | August: Excellent | September: Very Good | October: Very Good | November: Fair | December: Fair |
| Sumbawa | January: Fair | February: Fair | March: Good | April: Very Good | May: Excellent | June: Excellent | July: Excellent | August: Excellent | September: Very Good | October: Very Good | November: Fair | December: Fair |
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