Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 20° 3.893' S |
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You can either drive from Triolet or on the coastal road from Trou Biches Hotel. Follow the coast and ask the locals, you may find it or you may not! DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name Pointe aux Piments
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at and holds up to
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
- Urchins
- Rocks
- Localism
The wave breaks best at low tide and even sucks dry, watch out for the coral! Respect the locals! Remember, they grew there, you flew there! It's their wave!
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Author: Paddy Contributors (3)
By peter kanes , 30-05-2007
good wave - this wave is very hard to surf. I surf on this spot o my god. I tell you whats about this wave.this wave you cant surf more than 6ft.because you got a terible barel and tube bring you to the reef.
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By badryvadim@yahoo.co.uk , 12-06-2007
one of the best in the north - yeah,really,I can tell ya that it is one of the best spot in the north.The region is very quiet,friendly people,nice cheeks,surrounded by a peaceful atmosphere.If u are passing by,dont miss the opportunity to take off on one those wonderful waves.But be careful of thr rocks and corals when it is low tide.cheers.