Turtles (Banyak Islands)
Turtles is a mellow and accessible left-hand reef break located on the southern edge of the Banyak Islands off North Sumatra, offering long, workable walls and a high wave count. It provides a fun alt...
Turtles (Banyak Islands) surf guide
Skill Level
Intermediate, Advanced
Direction
Left
Reef Type
Reef
Swell Window
April–October
Wave Type
Mellow, Long
Best Wind
E, NE
Best Tide
All tides
Crowd
Turtles is generally mellow on weekdays but can get crowded on weekends and holidays, especially during peak swell months.
Vibe
Relaxed, uncrowded, boat-accessed
Local Tips
Wear booties
Respect locals
Hazards
Crowded Lineup
No Channel
Sharp Reef
Strong Currents
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
10:30 AM
Water: 30°C
Waves
1.0mKnee–Waist
Period
12.75sGood period
Wind
8.9 km/hSide-Offshore
Tide
0.964m
Low · 07:10High · 13:12
Today's recommendation
Today's Recommendation
Unlock today's surf recommendation
Get personalized ratings and the best time to surf
Sign Up to UnlockAlready have an account? Sign In
Services
Unlock nearby services
Create a free account to discover surf shops, rentals, and restaurants near this spot.
Sign Up to UnlockAlready have an account? Sign In
Location & Access
Access Information
Reachable by car or scooter, then a brief walk through village paths to the beach.
Your Sessions
Track your surf sessions
Sign up to log sessions and build your surf journal
Sign Up to UnlockAlready have an account? Sign In
Nearby Spots
Loading map...