Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Latitude: 40° 2.317' N |
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just drive to Sykia main beach and make your choice. Best break usually close to the desserted beach bar. DistanceDay trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
TypeSand-bar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerOrdinary
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionEast, NorthEast
Good wind directionDon't know
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+
Best tide position
Best tide movement
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdFew surfers
The most 'proper' wave of the area, but needs 1m at least to break. Can get perfect, glassy and long, but in winter the wind does not usually dropp off and tend to mess it up a bit!
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