Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Car to Skjelten (40 min from Aalesund), Boat-ferry to Haramsoy, 5 minute drive from there to the bridge between Ulla and Longva. Park your car just after the bridge and walk to the end of the islet on your left side from the bridge. You'll see the break if you stand on the bridge and look out to sea. DistanceTake a car WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Wave qualityWorld Class
ExperiencePros or kamikaze only...
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day length
Good swell directionNorth, South, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
It's cold and rocky, but yet an undiscovered hot-spot. ASP World Tour 2015?
Atmosphere
Powerful and hard at times.
General
Amazing potetial.
Author: Carl Longva Contributors (2)
By Deango , 31-07-2008
- I live in San Diego California and thats a kick ass wave. Looks like fun if you get over the thought of freezing your balls off. Id surf it though.
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