South Pagai · Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
Hollow right-hand reef near Thunders in the southern Mentawais, a boat-trip wave that stays uncrowded.
For intermediate surfers the best months are March to July, September to October: in May about 24 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 July. 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 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 23 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| May | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 22 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.5 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 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 March to July, September to October; in May about 24 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; rocks).
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 Rag's Right are in the Surf Spoting app.