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Level 7/10

Bankvaults

Mentawai, Indonesia
🪸Sharp reef🏝️Remote🦈Sharks

Bankvaults is a playful right-hander in the heart of the Mentawai's famous Playgrounds zone—a wave that rewards smooth, flowing surfing with multiple linking sections. The reef setup creates a series of workable walls that connect when the swell direction and tide align, offering opportunities for big carves and occasional tube sections. It's less intense than nearby Lance's Right or Macaronis, making it an excellent option for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for quality waves without the hectic crowds or heavy consequences.

10-Day Forecast
Mon
22
71
Good
1.9m
@14s
9km/h
Tue
23
77
Good
1.7m
@15s
6km/h
Wed
24
73
Good
1.6m
@15s
6km/h
Thu
25
75
Good
1.5m
@15s
10km/h
Fri
26
82
Firing
1.4m
@16s
19km/h
Sat
27
83
Firing
1.7m
@17s
10km/h
Sun
28
79
Good
2.2m
@17s
4km/h
Mon
29
86
Firing
2.5m
@15s
9km/h
Tue
30
80
Firing
2.5m
@14s
19km/h
Wed
1
64
Fair
1.5m
@15s
16km/h

Today's Conditions

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Swell
1.9m
SSW(209°)
Score: 15/25
Period
14s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
9km/h
NNW(348°)
Score: 11/25
Weather
28°C
0.0mm51%
Secondary Swell
0.9mSSE
Forecast Confidence
100%
Sources: open-meteo-marine, open-meteo-weather
Best Session
morning
AM: 7 km/h NNE|PM: 7 km/h N
Lighter winds early (7 km/h)
Tide at 11am (0.8m)

Location & Conditions

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Tide Times

4:54 am
Low tide - 0.36m
11:00 am
High tide - 0.76m
5:21 pm
Low tide - 0.24m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

71
Good
Components
Swell Direction17/25
Swell Size15/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind11/25
Raw Score68/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+3
Adjusted Score71/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score71
🌊 Mostly in the tide window👥 Semester Break
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Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (220°)
Direction range
200° - 250°
Size range
1m - 3m
Ideal size
2.5m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
ESE (120°)
Offshore range
80° - 160°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

3/10

👥 Semester Break (Jun 20Jul 12) — expect extra crowds

Access: Boat charter from Padang. Part of Playgrounds area.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Oct

April-October dry season. SE trades offshore.

Getting There

Airport
PDG
Drive time
0 min
Boat required
$200
Data quality
community

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