Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Go to Tibau do Sul city, 6 km away from Pipa Beach. Go to the beach towards the little 'quiosques'. Look to the ocean straight ahead and you'll see it. Paddle off the beach at falling tide or take a boat. DistanceIn the city WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?OK Public access?Public access Special accessPaddle > 20mn or Boat |
Alternative name Urtigas
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRarely break (5day/year)
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Good swell directionSouth, SouthEast
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionLow and mid tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Try to get a boat to take you there. If you're paddling out, make sure you do it at falling tide and return at rising because the rip is strong due to the spot being located at the mouth of a lagoon.
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