North Sipora · Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
Left-hand reef south of Telescopes on Sipora, with a hollow take-off and a long wall; best around high tide on a falling tide.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June to October: in June about 20 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, August 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Mar | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| May | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Aug | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 30 °C |
| Oct | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 3 | 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 October; in June about 20 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, W, S swell, SE, E, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Scarecrows are in the Surf Spoting app.