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| Mentawai
Waves |
The
Mentawais are one of the greatest surf spots in the world,
and Siloinak Resort is situated right in
the middle of the highest breaks density in the Ments!
We have 12 first class waves situated 10 to 20 minutes speed-boat
ride around Siloinak Resort. Such a choice guaranty good
surf whatever the swell and wind, as the reefs face almost
every direction.
And that's not all! We have another 18 "secret"
waves, much lesser known but often deserted!
Some of the better known waves near Siloinak Resort:
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4-Bobs, |
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Hideaway,
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A-Frames, |
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Nokandui, |
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Bankvaults,
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Rifles, |
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Beng-Beng, |
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Nipussi, |
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Burgerworld,
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Pitstop. |
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E-Bay, |
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What they say about our waves:
here
are some comments from our guests or the internet.
" The waves aren't the dramatic,
over-powered explosions of winter Hawaii, or the almost
supernatural, curving menace of southwest Tahiti. They're
silky, perfectly formed and balanced. They swing among the
islands in a refracted dance around deepwater reefs and
tidal channels, and bend into quick, delicate shapes. The
water is 28ºC. It's probably the best surf in the world.
" The Mentawai islands Archipelago
offers waves among "the planet's most perfectly shaped
waves ever" and is "one of the most consistent
surf destinations in the entire world". "More
than a dozen worldclass reefbreaks exist making it one the
most surf infested regions in the world". On
a total of about 60 waves for the entire Archipelago, 30
situated 10 to 20 minutes speed-boat ride from Siloinak
Resort.
4
Bobs
A right, fun, short and mellow wave for all surfers. Pretty
mellow drop with the opportunity for one whack at the lip
and then it mushes out into deep water. It can get a bit
shallow at low tide so you need to watch yourself but all
in all, it's one of the most rippable alternative's in the
Mentawai's.
A Frame
A Frame is one of the most consistent lefts in the Mentawai
Islands. The peaks at the top can be a bit shifty and require
a fair amount of paddling around to find the right area
while the inside section is more dependable and offers up
a better wall to work with.
Bankvaults
A thick, tricky, shifty right with a fast and intense tube
for experienced surfers only, near Nipussi. Think heavy
steel doors, secret unlocking combinations and burly guards
with smack-down attitude. Usually larger than most spots
in the area. Watch out for clean-up sets.
Beng-Beng
A very consistent world class wave, an extremely rippable
left. This spot is loads of fun and probably one of the
easiest waves to surf in the Mentawai's. It's the deepest
and safest wave in the area and also pick up a bit more
swell than other locales. 5 more breaks in the area, including
E-Bay and Pitstops. Nestled inside a small bay with one
of the most scenic views imaginable all around you.
Burgerworld
The last possibility when the Ments are flat (it does happen,
in spite of what says the legend! But, true, it's rare).
A right hander with long rippable walls and many cutback
sections. For intermediate surfers. Beautiful jungle.
E-Bay
A holow, fast, powerful left. A world class wave for experienced
surfers. Watch out for the two rocks on the inside. Great
barrels, and turns into a surfing paradise at 6 feet offshore.
There is a heavy warble that hits as you are taking off.
Make the drop and don't get thrown by that first warble
and chances are you'll get a mean aqua blue barrel. The
scenery alone will blow you away. Besides its aesthetic
beauty, double overhead E-bay is a beast and forces to be
reckon with.
Hideaways
One of the best waves in the Mentawai's when it's working,
which doesn't happen everyday… This very hollow left-hand
comes out of deep water, then unloads on a shallow section
of reef before barreling towards the channel. Can get very
shallow at low tides.
Kandui
Left (Nokandui)
A long barrelling left, Incredibly fast and powerful. If
you have watched the OP Billabong Pro 2001 video or any
of the Taylor Steele flicks you have seen this place. Pretty
epic, but really tough when it's bigger. An upgraded version
of G-land. Advanced to Expert surfers only. One of the very
rare crowded waves in the area.
Kandui
Right (Rifles)
This right is considered by some to be the best waves in
the Mentawai Islands, and sometimes the world, when ideal
conditions prevail. This is a temperamental right-hander's,
insanely hollow once it’s a few feet overhead, with
multiple, violent barrel sections. Up to four to six hundred
yard walls. You have to go as fast as you can go almost
the whole way through the wave. You can take off anywhere
down the line and still get the best wave imaginable. For
Advanced to Expert surfers.
Nipussi
A shorter right that breaks down the point from Bank Vaults.
Like Burgerworld, Nipussi always has waves. It's the most
consistent spot around here. Easy and yet powerfull.. Beautiful
location.
Pitstop
A playful high performance right, near E-Bay. Starts breaking
over reef, with a tricky take-off, breaks over sand until
a superb beach. One of the most photogenic waves in the
world. Chances to meet film crew or professional photographer
at work here.
Here
is a list of the best known swell and weather forecast
websites covering the Mentawai Islands.
Wavewatch
Wind and swell forecast for Sumatra.
Buoyweather
Accurate wind information and weather forecast.
NOAA
Wave Height Animation
Indian Ocean forecast. The reference.
NOAA Wave Period Animation
Same, but for the swell. The longer the wave period the
best the surf in the Mentawai.
Wetsand
Indonesian surf reports on the internet.
Wave height, period, wind, and tide.
METEOSAT-5: Enhanced Satellite
Image
Practically the same animation as above
but in an easier to read enhanced color format. This satellite
enables you to see clouds and precipitation a lot easier
than the original.
And
the most complete one !!!
Stormsurf
In his Stormsurf website, Mark Sponsler has
put together a nearly exhaustive list of swell and weather
websites links for the Indian Ocean region.
Current Weather
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Indian
Ocean Powerview |
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Antarctic
Infrared Image
with Surface Pressure and Wind Overlay, |
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Global
MRF
500 mb Heights and Surface Level Pressure, |
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QuikSCAT Surface Winds Ascending
& Descending, |
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QuikSCAT
Winds for the South Indian Ocean (Ascending
Orbit) |
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QuikSCAT
Winds for the South Indian Ocean (Descending Orbit)
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ERS-2 Indian
Ocean Sea Height Altimetry |
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Indian
Ocean
WW3
Sea Heights & Period, |
Current Satellite Imagery
Southern Hemisphere Imagery
Satellite observed waves (ERS-2) and Modeled Imagery
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Indian
Ocean ERS-2 Sea Heights
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06Z
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12Z
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18Z
Confirmed sea height readings (in ft)
from the JASON/ERS-2/GFO satellite overlayed on FNMOC
Wave Models (NPMOC)
Indian Ocean Sea Height and
Period (NOAA OMB) This is a good
source to verify seas heights within a storm and to
observe approaching swell fronts. Seas heights and
period/swell fronts are modeled using the Wavewatch
III Wave Model driven by the AVN atmopsheric model.
Indian Ocean Sea Height and Period (Scripps Research
Institute) Driven by the Wavewatch III Wave Model
and the AVN Atmospheric Model.
TOPEX/POSEIDON Satellite Global Sea Heights
(NASA Jet Propulsion Lab). Select "Latest 8 hr
Quick Look Images - Significant Sea Heights".
This is a good backup to the ERS-2 satellite data
(available above). Similar data also available from
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Naval Oceanographic Office, but
here you can zoom in by global location and select
one of 4 satellites (ERS-2, TOPEX, POSEIDON, or GFO).
Oceanweather Inc. 24 hour old
ERS-2 global sea height data |
Satellite observed winds (QuikSCAT, ERS-2 &
SSM/I)
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QuikSCAT
Winds (OPPT) Total global ocean
coverage. The images depict wind speed. Click on any
part of the image for a close-up view with wind barbs
(speed and direction).
QuikSCAT Winds (NASA) The latest
surface wind analysis technology. Images at the top
of the page provide a time-lapse view/movie. Navigate
down to the bottom of the page to see a more detailed
view of the latest data superimposed over an Infrared
satellite image.
Merged SSM/I and ERS-2 Pacific Ocean Winds
(OPPT) This is the official source for confirming
wind speeds in open ocean storms. Click on top of
individual storms to get up-close view with wind barbs
(speed and direction). Data is about 12 hrs old.
SSM/I Winds (OPPT)
Same as above but no wind barbs.
ERS-2 Winds (OPPT) Only displays
wind barbs within ERS-2 polar orbit scanning width.
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