Playgrounds Left surf forecast

Nyang Nyang Island · Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra · Indonesia

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The left that gives the Playgrounds area its name, breaking from under a metre to about 3 m on south to southwest swell. Works at all tides but draws a boat-load of surfers whenever it is on.

Break
reef break, lefts; faces ENE
Level
intermediate
Best swell
SW, S, SSW
Best wind
NW, WNW, W (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
April-October
Typical size
1-3 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Shallow coral; Crowds from boats; Boat access only

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