Bintang Left
Mentawais, Indonesia
Reef breakAdvanced
A fast, hollow left-hand reef break in the central Mentawais that barrels in earnest on solid swells, underrated compared to its famous neighbours but every bit as serious.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
SE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Shallow coral reef
Shape
Fast, hollow barrel, multiple barrel sections on good days
Length
100–175m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Expert
- •Why: Fast, hollow, and shallow, the Mentawais' standard level of consequence.
Hazards
- •Shallow coral reef
- •Narrow take-off zone
- •Remote, boat-only access
Local Tips
- •The wave tends to improve as the swell builds, session it in the afternoon when the morning swell has filled in.
- •Less frequented than HT's and Macaronis; a good charter captain will prioritise it on the right swell.
Location
-2.1167, 99.7167