Way Jambu surf break South Sumatra

Heavy and unpredictable day surfing Way Jambu Mauro Burgos Way Jambu Sept 2017

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.

Perfect day with only four surfers at Way Jambu World class day surfing Way Jambu

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.

Surfing an average day at Way Jambu Average smaller day at Way Jambu Tube riding Racing thick sectiony waves at Way Jambu 2013

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:15 to 30
Dangers:Shallow sketchy reef, sea urchins

Vibe in the water

The behaviour in the water improves with the size of the swell. On 1.5 mtr days you will find up to 30 intermediate surfers in the lineup and can enjoy the usual snaking and drop-ins. On World Class 4mtr+ days the lineup can be empty.

Paddling out

North of break where the reef ends.