Surabaya Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (47/100)
Is Surabaya safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Surabaya scores 47/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Indonesia Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 7 Jul 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. CDC travel health notice: Level 2, Zika in Indonesia (7 Aug 2026). No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Crime (score 25)
Natural disasters (score 55)
October 3, 2026
Surabaya, Indonesia has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 47 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 55/100; the lowest-rated category is crime at 25/100; last updated October 3, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Indonesia travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Surabaya currently sits at 47/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Surabaya is natural disasters (55/100), and the lowest is crime (25/100). This page was last updated on October 3, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (52/100) and natural hazards (69/100).
A score of 47 is higher than the scores of 62% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 16, 2026
Surabaya, Indonesia currently holds a moderate risk baseline composite of 47 out of 100 with a US State Dept advisory level of 2. Travelers should also note active regional alerts including a green forest fire notification in Indonesia and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 10:05 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 55/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Transport safety (score 50/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Surabaya
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Surabaya
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Families with children
Health/disaster risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, identify hospitals near your accommodation, and check seasonal hazard (storm/heat/quake) before you book.
Older travelers
Health/transport risk is elevated. Confirm medical-evacuation cover, plan rest between transfers, and locate English-capable medical care on arrival.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Surabaya for solo travelers (Crime 25/100 · Transport 50/100), women traveling solo (Crime 25/100), business travelers (Digital 30/100 · Money 35/100 · Transport 50/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 45/100 · Political 40/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | medium |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 3, 2026 |
Live conditions in Surabaya
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Indonesia - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · ~463 km away · 2026-10-14
On 04/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-14
On 03/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 14/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · ~463 km away · 2026-10-14
On 01/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 13/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · ~487 km away · 2026-10-13
On 05/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 15/10/2026.
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Green forest fire notification in Indonesia GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-13
On 03/10/2026, a forest fire started in Indonesia, until 13/10/2026.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 10:05:00 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
| Wildfires | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanoes | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Most volcanic activity events within 100 km of Surabaya happened in December (2 of 5 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
1 major seismic event recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M5.5 on 4 Aug 2023 (130 km away) — USGS details
CDC Traveler Health Notices for Indonesia
- Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia (Level 2, 7 Aug 2026)
Source: U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Public Domain).
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Indonesia travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Indonesia entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 2 - Zika in Indonesia ALERT · 2026-08-07
Cases of Zika are being reported in returning travelers from Bali, Indonesia. All travelers to Bali should take steps to prevent mosquito bites and sexual transmission of Zika virus during and after travel.
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Surabaya
The most weather-stable two-month window for Surabaya is June–July, when typical daily temperatures run from about 23°C to 31°C and monthly rain averages 37 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in December–March; cyclone season in November–April; monsoon in December–April. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Surabaya
Surabaya has 10 hospitals, 10 police stations, 5 embassies, 10 pharmacies and 3 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: RS Mata Undaan
- Hospital: RSIA PUSURA
- Hospital: RSUD Dr.M.Soewandhie
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Adi Husada Kapasan
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Adi Husada Undaan Wetan
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Al Irsyad
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Ibu dan Anak IBI Surabaya
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit Mata Undaan
- Hospital: Rumah Sakit PKU Muhammadiyah Surabaya
- Hospital: Surabaya General Vertical Hospital
- Police: Kepolisian Sektor Genteng
- Police: Kepolisian Sektor Simokerto
- Police: Polrestabes Krembangan
- Police: Polsek Bubutan
- Police: Polsek Pabean Cantian
- Police: Polsek Simokerto
- Police: Pos Lantas POLSEK Pabean Cantikan
- Police: Pos Pantau Kebalen Timur
- Police: Pos polisi
- Police: Pos Polisi Tambakrejo
- Embassy: Consulate-General of Japan
- Embassy: France's consulate
- Embassy: Honorarkonsul der Bundesrepublik Deutschland
- Embassy: Honorary Consulate of the Kingdom of Morocco
- Embassy: Royal Thai Consulate in Surabaya
- Pharmacy: Apotek Al-Fatih
- Pharmacy: Apotek Bunda
- Pharmacy: Apotek Djati
- Pharmacy: Apotek Siaga
- Pharmacy: Apotik Bawean
- Pharmacy: Apotik Senang
- Pharmacy: Berlin 2
- Pharmacy: Kimia Farma
- Pharmacy: Kimia Farma
- Pharmacy: Kimia Farma
- Fire station: Dinas Kebakaran Kota Surabaya
- Fire station: Dinas Kebakaran UPTD II Surabaya Utara Tambak Rejo
- Fire station: Pemadam Kebakaran Kecamatan Bulak
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Indonesia)
| Police | 110 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 118 |
| Fire | 113 |
| General | 112 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and medical services vary by region across Indonesia. Travelers should ensure they carry appropriate medical insurance and plan for potential transit limitations when seeking specialized care.
Common scam patterns
- Spiked food and drinks. Travelers face risks from food and drinks that have been surreptitiously spiked with substances. Exercise caution regarding unattended items in social or nightlife settings. Tip: Never leave your food or beverages unattended while visiting bars, restaurants, or public venues.
Area notes
- Central areas. In the central areas around Tunjungan Street, visitors can experience old Dutch buildings, modern malls, families strolling in the evening, and students enjoying late-.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | 48 → 47 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 50 → 48 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 44 → 50 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| May 15, 2026 | — → 44 | moderate | Data update Editorial baseline 2026-05-14 (round 2: Numbeo + WHO + State Dept + GPI + EPI references) |
Every editorial change to Surabaya's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Surabaya
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Surabaya, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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