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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Main Point
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 6° 7.172' N |
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From the international airport of Negombo, follow the "Galle Road" till arrive to Hikkadwa. The Spot in in the south of this town, on the left of "Mambo Guest House" DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Main Reef
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
Wave
TypeReef-coral
DirectionRight
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementFalling tide
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
Dangers
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
Additional Information
The best time to surf Main Point is in the early morning, when nobody's on the line up...
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Author: Marco Contributors (2)
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Comments
By squash , 30-11-2005
Listen - This wave is fun but not 'world class' whatever that means, its short, fickle and off season to shallow. Plus the place is far too busy, go east.
By anonymous , 27-10-2005
- good wave not world class , laid back , and cheapish smoke, midigama and aragum better
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By Anonymous , 14-11-2006
- Hey man, Main Reef is okay but world class? No way bra.