South Pagai · Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
Remote left-hand reef in the southern Mentawais off Pagai, mostly surfed from charter boats and rarely crowded.
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 August. Local guides: March-October.
Water 29 °C in September to 30 °C in May: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| May | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 5 | 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 September to 30 °C in May. 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, N, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Thunders are in the Surf Spoting app.