Way Jambu surf break South Sumatra
Way Jambu also known as Sumatran Pipeline is the best quality surf break in the Tanjung Setia area. On it's day it can produce world class waves with a steep drop into a stand-up barrel. On the many smaller days it's a wave suitable for intermediate surfers.
For Way Jambu to be excellent it needs to be 2.4+ mtrs with the wind blowing into the barrel otherwise it's sectiony, unpredictable and almost impossible to pick makeable waves.
Best surfed on a mid to high tide due to the reef which remains consistently nasty no matter what swell size.
If your goal is to surf this wave make sure your trip coincides with suitable daytime tide heights.
| Rating: | ★★★★★ |
| Quality: | Excellent with World Class days |
| Wave Type: | Reef |
| Direction: | Left |
| Best Wind: | ENE to ESE |
| Best Swell: | S to SW |
| Best Tide: | Incoming Mid to High |
| Access: | Paddle out |
| Crowd: | Shoulder season 15 to 25. Peak season 25 to 45. |
| Dangers: | Shallow sketchy reef, sea urchins. Assholes droping in on smaller days. |
Vibe in the water
The behaviour in the water improves with the size of the swell. On 1.8 mtr days you will find up to 15 to 45 intermediate surfers in the lineup and can enjoy the usual snaking and drop-ins. On World Class 4mtr+ days those looking for a "hero shot" are nowhere to be found and the lineup can even be empty.
Paddling out
North of break where the reef ends.