Katiet (Sipora) · Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
Quality left across the bay from Lance's Right near Katiet on south Sipora, a long wall with hollow sections.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June to September: in June about 26 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: June to September. Local guides: March-October.
Water 29 °C in January to 30 °C in June: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| May | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers June to September; in June about 26 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: March-October.
The sea ranges from about 29 °C in January to 30 °C in June. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow coral).
SW, S swell, NE, E, N wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Lance's Left are in the Surf Spoting app.