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Live surf report

Cimaja

Indonesia · Indo-Pacific

Current score
3.3
Fair
🌧️

Right now

Drizzle
Wave height
1.5 m
5-5.5 ft / Head high+
Swell
11s Mid-period
From 191°
Wind
5 km/h
Offshore E
Water temp
27°C
Boardshorts

Wind and swell direction

NESW

Swell: 1.5m S

Wind: 5 km/h ENE (offshore)

Beach faces: SW

Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.

Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.

GlassyClean face
Glassy: Very light wind, smooth water surfaceClean face: Offshore wind holding up wave faces

Today hour by hour

Updated 12:41
5am
--
Dark
Dark
6am
34
Fair
1.5m
11s mid-period
5kn E
Best
7am
33
Fair
1.5m
11s mid-period
5kn E
8am
31
Fair
1.5m
11s mid-period
4kn SE
9am
30
Fair
1.5m
11s mid-period
4kn SE
10am
30
Fair
1.5m
11s mid-period
8kn S
11am
29
Fair
1.4m
10s mid-period
9kn S
12pm
25
Fair
1.4m
10s mid-period
13kn S
1pm
20
Fair
1.3m
10s mid-period
17kn SE
2pm
22
Fair
1.3m
10s mid-period
15kn SE
3pm
26
Fair
1.3m
10s mid-period
9kn SE
4pm
25
Fair
1.2m
10s mid-period
12kn E
5pm
26
Fair
1.2m
10s mid-period
9kn E
6pm
27
Fair
1.2m
10s mid-period
4kn E
7pm
--
Dark
Dark
8pm
--
Dark
Dark
RatingEpicGreatGoodFairModeratePoor

Expected crowds

Prediction model v1
6am
9am
12pm
3pm
6pm

6amDawn patrol territory

7amMidweek quiet

EmptyQuietModerateBusyPacked

Next 7 days

Forecast via Open-Meteo
Today
28 Apr
🌧️
0.0
1.6 m
11s · 17 km/h
empty
Midweek
Best session
Tomorrow
29 Apr
⛈️
0.0
1.6 m
16s · 9 km/h
empty
Midweek
Thu
30 Apr
🌦️
0.0
1.6 m
12s · 9 km/h
empty
Midweek
Fri
1 May
🌧️
0.0
1.6 m
11s · 13 km/h
empty
Friday
Sat
2 May
🌦️
0.0
1.3 m
11s · 21 km/h
quiet
Saturday
Sun
3 May
🌧️
0.0
1.1 m
11s · 11 km/h
quiet
Sunday
Mon
4 May
🌧️
0.0
1.4 m
10s · 11 km/h
empty
Midweek

What to pack

Today's briefing

1.5m swell at 12s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 30°C.

AI-generated summary for Cimaja. Always check local reports before heading out.

Forecast accuracy at Cimaja

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Best time to go

No great windows in the next 2 days

Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 49). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.

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Tide

Approximate model

Best on mid-high tide

5am8pm
High 09:542.7m
Low 16:060.1m

Swell forecast

7-day forecast
Swell heightWind wavesBest day
Long (12s+)Medium (8-11s)Short (below 8s)

Daily score breakdown

Swell quality0.0/7
Swell alignmentx0.00
Wind0.0/3
The luck factor

This week is looking slightly above average for late April.

Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cimaja.

Below avgAbove avg
3.3/10
vs typical 2.5/10 for late April

What's driving it

Average swell height
1.2 m typical
1.5 m
Swell period
7.1 s typical
11.5 s
Wind
0 km/h typical
13 km/h
Solid swell days
2.7 typical
4 forecast

Recent form

Last 3 days of logged conditions.

30-day average
4.7/10
Days firing
1
Score 6 or higher
Best day recently
7.6/10
26 Apr
Days logged
3

About Cimaja

Cimaja is a highly consistent right-hand break located in West Java, Indonesia. The seafloor comprises a mix of rounded river cobblestones and an underlying coral reef, which provides a highly stable bathymetric platform. This structure intercepts unobstructed south-westerly Indian Ocean groundswells, forcing the wave to peel predictably along the rocky bank. The break requires a north-easterly offshore wind to groom the face, preventing chaotic onshore chop. Because the wave does not jack violently like shallower coral reefs, but rather offers a steep, workable wall, it is highly suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers. The wave permits a clean take-off transitioning into a sequence of carving sections. While generally forgiving on smaller swells, heavier ocean pulses produce thick, powerful lips that demand confident navigation and precise rail engagement. The consistency of the cobblestone structure provides a highly reliable canvas for progression.

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Frequently asked questions

How often is this page updated?

Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.

What is the luck factor?

We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Cimaja. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.

How is 'best session' picked?

We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.

Where does the data come from?

Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).

Does the score capture local knowledge?

Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.

When is the best time to surf Cimaja?

Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.