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
- 2.0m
- 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 tide is best at Beng Bengs?
Beng Bengs works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.4m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Beng Bengs?
Offshore wind at Beng Bengs blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 70° to 150° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Beng Bengs?
Beng Bengs wants SSW swell (190° to 240°) between 0.8m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Beng Bengs?
The main season at Beng Bengs is Apr-Oct. April-October. Fun wave near Macaronis.
How do I get to Beng Bengs?
Fly into PDG, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $200 USD). Boat charter from Padang.
What kind of wave is Beng Bengs?
Beng Bengs is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
April-October. Fun wave near Macaronis.
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