Ujung Pancu
Also known as: Ujong Pancu
Jungle-and-mountain backdrop, long black and white-sand arcs, clear water
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this Aceh (N Sumatra), Indonesia spot - what to expect and when to come.
Two windows: main May to early Oct SW/W Angin Barat 10-30 kn; reversed Jan to mid Mar NE Timor Padang 10-25 kn is the weaker secondary window, not the strongest
Jan-Mar NE 10-25 kn; May-Oct SW/W 10-30 kn, on/side-on over flat areas between small waves
Moderate; peaks Jun-Sep and Feb per stats; gappy shoulder months. VERIFY.
Two windows: Jun-Sep and Jan-Feb (reversed vs rest of Indonesia)
Some nearby spots (Lampuuk) only high tide; Ujung Pancu flat most states (est)
Variable on/off and side-off wind, monsoon shifts, occasional squalls. Confirm forecast.
The water
Flat
Gentle shallow flat areas near the beach; deeper waveriding zone offshore (est)
Warm ~28-29 C year round
None; rashguard or boardshorts
Skill & group fit
Beginner (flat, little current) to intermediate on reef waves
2 (Easy-Moderate)
Learner zone: flat calm water near shore with little current; advanced zone: about 1 m reef waves, left side on swell
Good for beginners; calm water and easy access; limited formal instruction
Getting there & schools
Easy beach access; rig on grass with shade; sandy or black-sand beaches
Fly Banda Aceh (SIM airport) via KL or Medan; approx 45 min drive to spots (Peukan Bada, Aceh Besar)
Aceh Kitecamp is the local operator; limited gear
Basic; warungs and beach shade; Banda Aceh city amenities nearby
Surfing (Lampuuk/Lhoknga), tsunami museum, Weh Island/Sabang diving, local culture
Low crowds; small local scene; conservative Aceh culture so dress modestly
Permits & safety
None specific noted. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Coral reef, tsunami-legacy debris on some downwinders, currents at nearby spots, remoteness
No formal service. VERIFY.
Hospitals in Banda Aceh city (approx 30 min); clinics in Peukan Bada; phone signal generally ok
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.