Babah Nipah
Babah Nipah is a rivermouth break on the south of the island, offering slower, predictable rights suitable for all abilities. Small SW swells with N to NE winds work best, while the inside section get...
Babah Nipah surf guide
Skill Level
Intermediate, Beginner
Direction
—
Reef Type
Reef
Swell Window
April–October
Wave Type
Punchy, Fast
Best Wind
N, NE
Best Tide
Rising, High
Crowd
Low — mostly locals or small groups
Vibe
Relaxed and beginner-friendly — a safe spot to practice turns.
Local Tips
Wear booties
- •Outer reef works on bigger swells but is less protected
Hazards
Powerful WavesSea UrchinsShallow ReefStrong Currents
Current Conditions
Conditions snapshot
1:30 PM
Water: 30°C
Waves
0.8mKnee–Waist
Period
11.21sGood period
Wind
3.1 km/hOffshore
Tide
0.734m
High · 13:11Low · 19:49
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