Breueh IslandBreueh Island at a Glance
About Breueh Island
Breueh Island is an island in Aceh province in northwestern Indonesia, located off the northern tip of Sumatra. It is part of the coastal island chain that fringes the entrance to the Andaman Sea.
The island offers coastal scenery and local fishing communities; there are beaches and rocky shoreline rather than large built attractions. Specific visitor facilities are limited and access is by small boat from nearby mainland points.
There is no widely recorded single founding event; the island has been used historically by local Acehnese communities for fishing and small-scale habitation. Administrative control falls under Aceh provincial authorities.
Geographically the island lies off Sumatra’s northern coast in the Indian Ocean sector near the entrance to the Bay of Bengal, within Aceh province of Indonesia. The nearest major urban centre is Banda Aceh on Sumatra’s northern coast.
- Access: Sits off the northwestern tip of Sumatra, within Aceh province; local transport is by small boat from nearby mainland settlements.
- Facilities: Small settled island with fishing and coastal landscapes rather than developed tourist infrastructure.
Best Time to Visit Breueh Island
A small Aceh island off Sumatra-remote beaches, tropical sea, and limited development.
Weather & Climate near Breueh Island
Breueh Island's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 20°C to 29°C. Heavy rainfall (2775 mm/year), wettest in December.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 228 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.7h |
| February | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 158 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.8h |
| March | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 167 mm | overcast | 77% | 2.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 159 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.1h |
| May | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 228 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| June | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 195 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| July | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 239 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.3h |
| August | Good | 21° - 29° | 25° | 200 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.2h |
| September | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 280 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 21° - 28° | 24° | 289 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.9h |
| November | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 285 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.8h |
| December | Good | 21° - 27° | 24° | 347 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.6 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.7h |
How to Get to Breueh Island
Access is by boat from mainland Aceh ports-small passenger boats and charters make the crossing when weather permits. Sea conditions can change quickly; local operators are the safest option for transfers.
Tips for Visiting Breueh Island
- Bring binoculars for seabird and dolphin sightings around the island.
- Be prepared for minimal facilities-pack food and water for day trips.
- Watch for shallow reefs if approaching by private skiff.