Lighthouse
Lighthouse is the southernmost surf break in the Mentawai Islands chain, located in South Pagai. It needs a solid south swell to light up but rewards with very long, rippable walls that allow for extended rides with numerous turn sections. The wave faces more south than other Mentawai spots, picking up S-SW swells that miss breaks further north. Less visited due to its remote location, offering a more solitary surf experience.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (185°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 200°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
- 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
4/10
Access: Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr)
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Rags Right
🌊 South Pagai perfection • Multi-section barrels • Super shallow
Greenbush
🌙 Spring tide slabs • Square barrels • Timing is everything
HT's
🌴 Mentawai masterpiece • The right everyone wants • Hollow perfection
E-Bay
🌊 Emerald Mentawai barrel • Two rock sections • Heavy tube time
Macaronis
🍝 The consistent one • Works when others don't • User-friendly perfection
Thunders
⛈️ Heavy Playgrounds barrel • Bowling lefts • Not for the timid