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Mentawais, Indonesia
Reef breakAdvanced
A versatile, high-performance right-hand reef in the southern Mentawais, long, fast walls with barrel sections that work across a wide range of swell sizes, one of the most consistently enjoyable waves in the chain.
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
Right
Bottom
Coral reef
Shape
Long, open wall with hollow sections
Length
100–200m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced
- •Why: More accessible than many Mentawai breaks, but still over coral with real power.
Hazards
- •Coral reef
- •Remote, boat-only access
- •Strong current on bigger swells
Local Tips
- •One of the more forgiving Mentawai waves for surfers stepping up to the islands for the first time.
- •Works best in combination with Hollow Trees, the two breaks are close and complement each other.
Location
-2.5333, 99.8333