Surf spot

Gorontalo beach

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

Country: Indonesia, Sulawesi
Coordinates: 0.4882, 122.9921

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Wave period (s)	3.8	4.5	3.5	4	4.3	4.3	4	5.5	4.9	5.3	4.5	4.5	5	5.4	3.8	5	4.5	5.3	5.1	4.8	5.5	5	4	4.3	4.4	4.8	5.1	4.8	4.3	4.5	3.9	4.8	4.4	4.6	4.9	4.5	4.4	4.5	4	4.8	5.1	5.3	5	4.7	3.9	3.9	4.2	4.4	4.8	4.7	5.2	4.8	4.8	4.4	4	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	7	3	4	3	2	1	6	2	1	2	1	1	1	2	3	2	1	3	4	2	2	1	3	1	1	4	1	1	1	1	3	2	1	2	4	4	3	3	2	4	3	1	1	2	2	2	4	4	2	2	3	2	1	3	4	4
Wind speed (km/h)	2.5	2.3	6.2	17.1	15.6	6.2	3.8	2.8	4	4.7	9.2	19.8	14.8	7.2	3.3	3.4	3.5	3.7	10.3	19.2	14.7	6.8	3.9	4	3.4	2.1	8.6	18.1	16.6	8	3.7	1.8	4	4.7	10.9	21.2	17	8	3.8	4.1	1.1	2.2	4.6	17.9	12.9	4.7	4.4	4.3	2.5	3.3	3.6	17.9	17.3	6.4	4.5	3.8
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Gorontalo Beach in northern Sulawesi, Indonesia, is more of an off-the-beaten-path surf destination than a famous lineup, which means it can offer a quieter, less crowded experience. Surf conditions here are generally influenced by local wind and swell patterns in the Gulf of Tomini / northern Sulawesi region, so quality can vary quite a bit depending on the season and exact stretch of coast.

What it’s like

Setting: Tropical, warm-water, and scenic, with a relaxed local vibe.
Crowds: Usually light compared with Indonesia’s better-known surf regions like Bali, Lombok, or the Mentawai Islands.
Wave style: Can range from soft, beginner-friendly beach-break waves to more inconsistent but fun reef- or point-influenced surf depending on the specific break.
Best for: Surfers who like exploring less-visited spots and don’t mind checking conditions carefully.

Conditions to expect

Water temperature: Warm year-round, so a rash guard or thin springsuit is usually enough.
Wave consistency: Often less reliable than Indonesia’s premier surf zones, but when swells line up it can be enjoyable.
Wind: Like many tropical coasts, offshore conditions are usually best early in the morning before local winds come up.

Things to keep in mind

Local knowledge matters: Different parts of Gorontalo’s coastline may behave very differently, and access to good surf can depend on knowing the right reef, sandbar, or point.
Infrastructure: Amenities may be more limited than in major surf hubs.
Respect and safety: Check reef depth, currents, and local customs, and always surf with awareness of the area.