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Bankvaults

Mentawai, Indonesia
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

Bankvaults is a playful right-hander in the heart of the Mentawai's famous Playgrounds zone—a wave that rewards smooth, flowing surfing with multiple linking sections. The reef setup creates a series of workable walls that connect when the swell direction and tide align, offering opportunities for big carves and occasional tube sections. It's less intense than nearby Lance's Right or Macaronis, making it an excellent option for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for quality waves without the hectic crowds or heavy consequences.

3-Day Forecast
Mon
16
67
Good
1.5m
@16s
5km/h
Tue
17
78
Good
1.4m
@16s
7km/h
Wed
18
74
Good
1.4m
@15s
7km/h
+7
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Today's Conditions

Swell
1.5m
S(181°)
Score: 11/25
Period
16s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
5km/h
SSE(148°)
Score: 24/25
Weather
28°C
0.0mm59%
Secondary Swell
1.1mSSW
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

4:30 am
High tide - 0.62m
9:40 am
Low tide - 0.31m
4:12 pm
High tide - 0.93m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

67
Good
Components
Swell Direction7/25
Swell Size11/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind24/25
Raw Score67/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score67

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (220°)
Direction range
200° - 250°
Size range
1m - 3m
Ideal size
2.5m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (120°)
Offshore range
80° - 160°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Boat charter from Padang. Part of Playgrounds area.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

April-October dry season. SE trades offshore.

Getting There

Airport
PDG
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$200
Data quality
community

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