Rifles
Rifles is pure Mentawai magic—a flawless right-hand barrel that can run for 200+ meters when the swell angle is dialed. The wave requires a precise South swell direction to connect all sections, and when it does, it's arguably the most perfect right-hander on Earth. The tube is round, the water is crystal clear, and the rides are seemingly endless. Located in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawais, Rifles is the crown jewel that boat charter dreams are made of.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
Tide Times
Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SSW (200°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 230°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.8m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Offshore range
- 0° - 90°
- Best window
- morning
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Boat charter or resort only
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
April-October. Precise south swell angle critical for long rides.
Getting There
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