10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Hideaways, Playgrounds, Mentawai, Indonesia
Hideaways is a reliable swell magnet in the Playgrounds zone of the Mentawai Islands, offering plenty of barrel opportunities on a quality left reef break. While less famous than neighbouring Kandui Left and Rifles, Hideaways delivers consistent waves with good tube riding potential. The break is a great alternative when the more renowned spots are crowded, providing a quieter session in one of the world's most wave-rich areas.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-14 with a score of 83/100 (Firing)
Moderate recommendation: Hideaways has 1 Firing day(s) and 3 Good day(s). Worth considering.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 195° is 20° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.8m is 0.0m from ideal 1.8m.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 326° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 82°-142°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Surfable but not special at Hideaways. The 1.8m swell from 195° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
1.8m (5.9ft) swell from 195° (SSW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 198° is 17° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.6m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Good period: 17s is 121% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 8 km/h from 309° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 82°-142°.
Surfable but not special at Hideaways. The 2.6m swell from 198° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 198° (SSW) at 17s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 197° is 18° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Light offshore: 4 km/h from 86° (E). Grooming the wave face beautifully.
Good surfable conditions at Hideaways. 2.6m swell from 197° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 197° (SSW) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 191° is 24° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Too big: 2.7m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 127° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Hideaways. 2.7m swell from 191° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.7m (8.9ft) swell from 191° (S) at 16s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 192° is 23° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 155° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 82°-142°.
Surfable but not special at Hideaways. The 2.6m swell from 192° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.6m (8.5ft) swell from 192° (SSW) at 16s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 188° is 27° off optimal 215°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 2.4m is 0.6m from ideal 1.8m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 159° (SSE). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 82°-142°.
Surfable but not special at Hideaways. The 2.4m swell from 188° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 188° (S) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 183° is 32° off optimal 215°, barely within workable range 200°-230°.
Too big: 3.3m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate offshore: 11 km/h from 128° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Hideaways. The 3.3m swell from 183° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
3.3m (10.8ft) swell from 183° (S) at 17s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 182° is 33° off optimal 215°, barely within workable range 200°-230°.
Too big: 3.0m exceeds maximum 2.4m. Risk of closeouts.
Moderate offshore: 12 km/h from 138° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Surfable but not special at Hideaways. The 3.0m swell from 182° is workable, but conditions aren't ideal. Fine if you're local, but not worth a dedicated trip.
3.0m (9.8ft) swell from 182° (S) at 16s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 176° is 39° off optimal 215°, barely within workable range 200°-230°.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 134° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
Good surfable conditions at Hideaways. 2.4m swell from 176° with manageable wind. Solid session guaranteed.
2.4m (7.9ft) swell from 176° (S) at 14s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 181° is 34° off optimal 215°, barely within workable range 200°-230°.
Good size: 2.0m is within 15% of ideal 1.8m.
Moderate offshore: 10 km/h from 140° (SE). Still grooming but noticeable wind.
+6 points: Multiple days of offshore wind have groomed the ocean surface, creating ultra-clean conditions.
Excellent conditions at Hideaways. The 2.0m swell from 181° aligns well with the spot, and offshore winds are grooming the face. Worth planning a trip around this.
2.0m (6.6ft) swell from 181° (S) at 15s period
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