Reef BreakIntermediate — Advanceddry season

Playgrounds (Mentawais)

Fun, approachable A-frame in the Mentawais. Lefts and rights. More user-friendly than the heavy slabs. Great for intermediate surfers on a Mentawai charter.

A-frame reef break

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Best Conditions

Swell Direction

S, SW

Swell Size

3–8 ft

Tide

mid tide

Wind

offshore (NE)

Season

dry season

Skill Level

Intermediate — Advanced

Location

County

West Sumatra

Region

Mentawai Islands

Coordinates

-2.6750, 99.8600

NOAA Buoy

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