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Surf spot guide · Mentawai, Indonesia
A consistent left-hand reef break in the Mentawai Islands offering fun, playful waves suitable for all skill levels with mellow crowds.
Sometimes is a coral reef break in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, offering playful and rippable waves with a long left that can reach up to 150 meters. The wave features a shifting peak and a hollow end section, and while it can be a bit fat at times, it is not too shallow, making it suitable for surfers of all levels. This spot works well on all tides, with a solid southwest swell producing both lefts and rights over a relatively forgiving reef. Access is exclusively by boat, which helps keep the lineup generally uncrowded compared to nearby famous breaks. There are no facilities on land, so visitors typically stay on chartered yachts or local accommodations. The vibe is relaxed, but surfers should still be cautious of the coral reef. Consistent conditions prevail during the dry season from April to October, though the spot can be surfed year-round.
A shifting-peak left that stretches 150 metres over forgiving Mentawai coral.
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+9 MORE →Usually uncrowded due to boat-only access, but can get a handful of surfers during peak season.
Uncrowded, relaxed, adventurous
The name is the warning: this reef does not always work, so treat it as a stop to check on the way past rather than a session to plan around.
It needs about 3 to 5 feet before it starts, and it holds up to 6 feet and over.
The best part of the ride is the end section, where the wall stands up and gets hollower after a fat, wonky middle.
Expect a softer, wonkier wave than nearby Beng Bengs, and expect to share it with only a handful of surfers.
There is nothing on land here, so everything comes off the boat.
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sharp coral heads in the takeoff zone
Usually uncrowded due to boat-only access, but can get a handful of surfers during peak season.
Uncrowded, relaxed, adventurous
Reachable only by chartered surf boat or local surf camp transfer; no land access available.
Open in MapsThis spot typically requires a boat.
