Seven Palms is a quality right reef break in North Sipora that is often surfed alone, overlooked by charter boats heading to more famous nearby spots like Telescopes and Scarecrows. The wave picks up W swell and works best at mid tide with light easterly winds. Its low profile in the Mentawai hierarchy means empty lineups and peaceful sessions—a rare commodity in an increasingly busy surf zone.
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr)
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.
🌊 Hidden Mentawai gem • Bowling barrels • Uncrowded lineup
🌋 Mentawai big wave • 20ft+ faces • Expert-only reef
💥 Near HT's • Short hollow slab • Quick intense barrels
💥 Near HT's • Fast shallow barrel • Expert-only commitment
☠️ Most dangerous in Indo • Low tide death • Expert barrels only
🎯 200m flawless rights • Precision swell angle • Mentawai crown jewel