Beng Bengs
Beng Bengs is the friendly left-hander sitting just up the channel from Macaronis, offering a refreshing counterpoint to its world-famous neighbor. Where Maccas is a precise, hollow machine, Beng Bengs is more forgiving—a rippable wall with occasional cover-up sections that welcomes progressive surfing and experimentation. When the Macaronis lineup is stacked with chargers, Beng Bengs provides breathing room and quality waves that are often overlooked. It's become a favorite among Mentawai regulars who know that scoring uncrowded perfection is just a short paddle away.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (210°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 240°
- Size range
- 0.8m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (110°)
- Offshore range
- 70° - 150°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.4m - 1.4m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat charter from Padang.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Beng Bengs?
Beng Bengs is a reef break in Mentawai, Indonesia, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Beng Bengs?
Beng Bengs picks up swell from the S round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2.5m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Beng Bengs?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Beng Bengs, and anything from the ENE round to the SSE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Beng Bengs?
Beng Bengs is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.4m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Beng Bengs?
The most reliable run of swell at Beng Bengs comes Apr to Oct. April-October. Fun wave near Macaronis.
How cold is the water at Beng Bengs?
The water at Beng Bengs averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Beng Bengs good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 5/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Shallow reef. Remote location.
How do I get to Beng Bengs?
The nearest airport on our list is PDG. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $200 USD, but confirm with an operator). Boat charter from Padang.
What other surf spots are near Beng Bengs?
The closest breaks we track are Bankvaults (1.3 km), Stormrider (7.1 km) and Macaronis (18 km), handy when Beng Bengs isn't working. We track 7 spots around Mentawai in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
April-October. Fun wave near Macaronis.
Getting There
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E-Bay
🌊 Emerald Mentawai barrel • Two rock sections • Heavy tube time
Greenbush
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Bintangs
💥 Shallow Mentawai slab • Technical tube ride • Expert barrels