Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 34° 25.393' S |
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walk down a few stairs and your there DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name South
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
TypeBeach-break
DirectionLeft
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthVery Long (300 to 500 m)
Good day lengthExceptional (>500m)
Good swell directionWest, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide position
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdCrowded
- Urchins
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
- Localism
- Sharks
The locals are crazy do not get in their way. Park your car next to the lighthouse anywere else and it will get stolen
Atmosphere
sick atmosphere when its working everyone is shouting and laughing
General
This spot is awesome
Author: Shannon Crewdson Contributors (1)
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By Anonymous , 01-08-2007
roger - south beach is awesome jacob murphy fully shreds it i usually flog it to jet has churchills
By wAVE SLAYER , 12-04-2007
SHIT PIPE - a BIT TO FAT AT HIGH TIDE BUT EPIC AT LOWER TIDE WHEN THERE IS SWELL IN TOWN. gREAT SUMMER BREAK BECAUSE IT BREAKS THOSE NOR EASTERLYS.
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By Anonymous , 01-08-2007
rotti2hotti - my friend died out his name was Jacob Joseph Murphy he was riding on his foamy and a big trevally caught him by surprise. RIP Jacob Joseph