Lance's Right, also known as Hollow Trees or HT's, is the Mentawai's most celebrated wave—a right-hand barrel machine that has established itself among the finest reef breaks on the planet. The wave jacks up on the outside reef before pitching over a shallow coral slab, producing flawless, symmetrical tubes that have become the defining image of Mentawai surf travel. When solid Indian Ocean groundswells arrive, HT's offers extended barrel rides that rank with the best anywhere. The remote location adds to both the challenge and the mystique of scoring this Indonesian perfection.
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat charter from Padang. Also known as HTs.
Peak: Apr-Oct
April-October dry season. SE trades offshore.
🌊 Hidden Mentawai gem • Bowling barrels • Uncrowded lineup
🌊 Overlooked Sipora right • Often surfed alone • Quality solitude
🌋 Mentawai big wave • 20ft+ faces • Expert-only reef
💥 Near HT's • Short hollow slab • Quick intense barrels
💥 Shallow Mentawai slab • Technical tube ride • Expert barrels
💥 Near HT's • Fast shallow barrel • Expert-only commitment