Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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When you're on the "secret" beach, it's between you and the Club Med. No beach, you'll have to jump from the rocks or paddle from Secret or Club. If it's working, you'll see it. DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
TypePoint-break
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Powerful
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionSouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.5m-2m /5ft-6ft and holds up to 4m+ / 12ft
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Atmosphere
This wave doesn't break so often, but when it's on, it's a classic. Very powerfull and tubular, and no people on it. Too much power for the average surfing local, too much challenge ! I've often surfed it all by myself, or with one or two mates, no more.
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By jelinguini2000@yahoo.com , 24-05-2006
just passing through - Hello. im a lifelong surfer from florida and might be passing through senegal for a few days in may. unfortunately i didnt bring boards with me for this trip and was hopiong to find a place to buy or borrow a boarin senegal. Also someone with local knowledge of the ins and ouits of the countery that might want to show me around,My name is Joseph and id appreciate any info and/or help regarding thios.thanks alot