Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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This wave is on the small island in front of the beach of Tainohama. Long paddle. Distance Walk Easy to find?Hard to find Public access? Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyDon't know
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionLeft
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Powerful
Normal lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good day lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth
Swell sizeStarts working at and holds up to
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Perfect long left ! This is not a wave for beginners: there is a long paddle and the surf is difficult.
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By anonymous , 07-03-2005
- Its a great wave in a big typhoon swell from the south and has huge scary barrell that peels along the rock reef be careful .waza
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By muz , 08-03-2007
The island - We call it simply the island. Its gotta be the best wave in the area . I try and get out there whenever its breaking . Usually uncrowded . Ive heard a few shark stories and one of my mates ate shit on the reef out there . My faourite spot in japan though