Beng Bengs is the friendly left-hander sitting just up the channel from Macaronis, offering a refreshing counterpoint to its world-famous neighbor. Where Maccas is a precise, hollow machine, Beng Bengs is more forgiving—a rippable wall with occasional cover-up sections that welcomes progressive surfing and experimentation. When the Macaronis lineup is stacked with chargers, Beng Bengs provides breathing room and quality waves that are often overlooked. It's become a favorite among Mentawai regulars who know that scoring uncrowded perfection is just a short paddle away.
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat charter from Padang.
Peak: Apr-Oct
April-October. Fun wave near Macaronis.
🎰 Playgrounds multi-section right • Linking walls • Mid-crowd escape
⛈️ Heavy Playgrounds barrel • Bowling lefts • Not for the timid
📖 Guidebook namesake • Heavy left barrel • Playgrounds serious side
🌊 Emerald Mentawai barrel • Two rock sections • Heavy tube time
🌴 Mentawai masterpiece • The right everyone wants • Hollow perfection
🍝 The consistent one • Works when others don't • User-friendly perfection