Bono

The River Wave Experience

Bono is famous because surfers can surf river waves here. Located on the Kampar River in Sumatra, Bono produces a tidal bore that creates a long, rideable wave stretching for miles. Ideal for surfers looking for something different.

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    Tide Chart: Bono

    Date High tide (AM) Low Tide (AM) High tide (PM) Low tide (PM) Sunrise Sunset
    Wednesday, 27 November 0.54m / 02:11 AM 0.30m / 10:32 AM 0.55m / 06:07 PM 05:48 AM 05:58 PM
    Thursday, 28 November 0.45m / 05:04 AM 0.42m / 12:58 AM 0.60m / 05:35 PM 0.39m / 10:17 PM 05:48 AM 05:59 PM
    Friday, 29 November 0.3m / 01:39 AM 0.66m / 05:16 PM 5:49 AM 5:59 PM
    Saturday, 30 November 0.19m / 02:18 AM 0.73m / 05:19 PM 05:49 AM 06:00 PM
    Sunday, 1 December 0.1m / 02:59 AM 0.8m / 05:42 PM 05:49 AM 06:00 PM
    Monday, 2 December 0.03m / 03:44 AM 0.85m / 06:18 PM 05:50 AM 06:00 PM
    Tuesday, 3 December 0.02m / 04:33 AM 0.9m / 07:01 PM 05:50 AM 06:01 PM
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