Surf spot

Skouw

Forecast conditions and map view for Skouw in Indonesia, Others. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Indonesia, Others
Coordinates: -2.6132, 140.8654

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Wave direction	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NE	NNE	NNE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	NNE
Wave period (s)	4.8	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.7	4.8	4.7	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.8	4.9	5	5	4.9	4.9	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	6.3	6.7	6.5	6.5	7.1	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.6	8.4	8.3	9.3	7.5	9.2	11	11.3	11	10.2	9.8	9.4	8.8	8.8	8.9	4.5	6.8	6.5	5.5	4.5	6	5.2	8.7
Wave energy (kJ)	12	11	11	10	10	10	9	8	8	8	7	7	6	6	6	6	6	6	5	5	5	5	3	3	5	6	6	5	6	5	4	4	4	3	6	6	7	6	5	8	8	10	10	9	9	9	9	9	3	6	5	6	4	6	5	14
Wind speed (km/h)	4.8	5	5.4	4.6	12.8	14.5	9.3	6.9	3.6	3.1	7.3	1.8	14.5	14.2	8.7	5.2	3.6	4.5	6.2	1.8	14.2	13.3	7.6	4.4	3.1	4.4	5.4	2.4	11.3	12	3.3	1.8	1.8	5.4	6.8	3.6	12.9	10.7	7.1	3	2.7	5.9	5.7	1.3	13.1	13	10	4.7	5.1	4.7	4.7	1.6	9.2	13.2	10.2	4.2
Wind direction	SSWGlassy	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	ECross	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SCross-off	SGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	ENECross	SEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SSWCross-off	SGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	EGlassy	SEGlassy	SGlassy	SOffshore	SSWGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NEGlassy	SEGlassy	NEGlassy	SSWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	ENEGlassy	SSEGlassy	SCross-off	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	NNECross-on	NNECross-on	NECross-on	EGlassy	ECross-off	SSEGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	NECross-on	NECross-on	ECross	SSEGlassy

Skouw, Indonesia — Surf Spot Description

Skouw is a lesser-known surf area in Indonesia, often grouped under “Others” rather than a major surf region. It’s situated near Jayapura, Papua, close to the border with Papua New Guinea. Because it’s not as heavily developed or crowded as Indonesia’s famous surf destinations, Skouw offers a more remote and low-key surf experience.

Surf Character

Wave type: Mostly reef and beach breaks depending on the exact stretch
Wave quality: Can be fun and powerful when conditions line up
Crowd level: Usually light, thanks to its remote location
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers, especially those comfortable with less-accessible spots

Conditions

Swell exposure: Can pick up Pacific swells, especially during the right season
Wind: Best with light/offshore winds
Tide sensitivity: Can vary a lot; local knowledge helps

What to Expect

A tropical setting with warm water
Fewer amenities than Indonesia’s more famous surf hubs
A more adventurous feel, with surf trips often requiring planning and local guidance