The Surf Window

Rex Smits

Mentawais, Indonesia

Reef breakAdvanced

A quality right-hand reef break in the Mentawai Islands named after a pioneering surfer who explored the archipelago, Rex Smits delivers long, peeling walls in a pristine, remote tropical setting.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalW (270°)
WindowSSW–NNW (210°–330°)

Wind

NE

Offshore

Tide

mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

June–August

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Coral reef

Shape

Long, walling right, multiple sections with consistent shape and occasional hollow moments

Length

100–250m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Remote tropical reef with consistent power, coral reef experience and self-sufficiency required.

Hazards

  • •Coral reef throughout
  • •Remote archipelago location
  • •Current on bigger swells

Local Tips

  • •Rex Smits is one of the Mentawais' most consistent long-ride breaks, ideal on mid-sized swells when the heavier spots are manageable.
  • •Combine Rex Smits with nearby breaks on the same charter day for maximum variety.

Location

Map showing the location of Rex Smits in Mentawais, Indonesia

-1.8667, 99.6167