Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 38° 30.31' S |
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Follow signs on Back Beach road till you see the sign that says Sniths Beach turn of there and head to the carpark at the end of the street DistanceDay trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name Smittys, Smits
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
Power
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell direction
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 3m+ / 10ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
A good consistent wave for begginers to advanced surfers
Atmosphere
Crowded in the summer time
General
This spot is great to build confidence it is a good fun wave easy to ride
Author: LozzaC Contributors (3)
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By Anonymous , 11-07-2007
real surfer - smits is definately in the bottom 3 waves on the Island, it is super crap, probably one of the worst waves in victoriapeace
By Local Dude , 09-01-2007
Smiths - Smiths Beach is the Wave i learnt to Body Board on. It has great Right and Left handers and on a day when it is on Fire is nearly the best wave on the Island Except for Wooli. People lookin for Somewhere to start in their surfin life should start here. Peace Out
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By Anonymous , 08-04-2009
goes allrite - been here alot lately. personally think this spot is so much better when the wind is onshore on a mid to low tide.the place changes when the tide comes in and closes out when its offshore