Surf spot

PANDAN BEACH

Forecast conditions and map view for PANDAN BEACH in Malaysia, Borneo. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Malaysia, Borneo
Coordinates: 1.7642, 109.8653

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	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	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
Wave direction	NNE	NE	NE	NE	NE	N	NNE	N	N	N	N	N	N	N	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE
Wave period (s)	8	2.1	3.3	5.5	4.5	7.8	6.8	8	8.1	8	7.9	7.8	7.7	7.6	7.4	7.3	7.2	7.1	7	6.3	6.2	6.1	6	6	5.9	5.8	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.4	5.7	5.7	5.5	5.3	5	5.2	5.5	5.6	5.5	5.8	5.6	5.6	5.7	5.8	6	6
Wave energy (kJ)	2	0	1	1	1	2	1	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	10	9	9	8	8	6	5	5	5	4	3	3	3	3	3	3	2	2	2	2	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	3	3
Wind speed (km/h)	2.3	4	4.4	2.7	4.1	8.3	3.9	3.3	2	0.8	1.3	2.9	6.6	7.9	4.1	3.9	3.6	2.4	1.5	5.2	7.8	6.9	3.2	2.9	1.6	1.8	0.4	4.5	7.4	6.2	3.4	2.5	3.3	3.9	3.9	1.3	9.4	2.6	4.2	2.3	1.8	3	2.4	4	8.4	6.9	4.3	2.7	2.6	3.5	3.6	0.7	8.8	3.8	1.9	2.5
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Pandan Beach, Borneo, Malaysia is a scenic tropical beach spot on the east coast of Borneo, best known as a small, often uncrowded surf break with a relaxed island vibe. It sits in a lush, warm-water setting with palm-lined shores, soft sand, and a laid-back local atmosphere.

Surf character

Type: Beach break, typically best with swell from the South China Sea
Wave quality: Can be fun and clean when conditions line up, though it’s generally more of a mellow, inconsistent tropical wave than a world-class surf destination
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, depending on the day
Conditions: Warm water year-round, usually light tropical winds at the right time, but quality can vary with tides, wind, and season

Atmosphere

Pandan Beach has a quiet, remote-feeling charm compared with busier Malaysian surf areas. It’s often appreciated more for its natural beauty, open coastline, and uncrowded lineup than for heavy or powerful surf.

Good to know

Bring plenty of basic surf and sun protection gear: reef-safe sunscreen, water, wax, and a board suitable for weaker tropical waves
Conditions can change quickly, so it’s worth checking local reports or asking nearby surfers
As with many Borneo surf spots, access and consistency can depend heavily on weather and season