Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Go to the D' Sands hotel and use their beach access. DistanceWeek-end trip WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Alternative name D' Sands hotel
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Type
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerHollow, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Good swell directionNorth
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Rips / undertow
- Sharks
Better know how to paddle cause the waves are deep and the rip is a killer
Atmosphere
good waves. try to find a webcam to see the break.
General
Nice spot. Lots of people on the beach so if you dont like getting laughed at dont go.
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By steve , 06-04-2006
sponging - go out at night when the tides out so you can hit the big waves breaking right on the sand. The D' Sands has huge lights on the building so you can see a little bit.