Bintangs is a short, intense right-hander that breaks over an extremely shallow slab reef in South Sipora, Mentawai Islands. The wave demands technical precision, with a critical take-off leading into a quick, deep barrel over dry reef. Located near the iconic HT's, Bintangs offers a different challenge—shorter but more intense and consequential. Expert tube riders will find it exhilarating when the swell and tide align perfectly.
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Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Semester Break (Jun 20 – Jul 12) — expect extra crowds
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.
💥 Near HT's • Fast shallow barrel • Expert-only commitment
🌴 Mentawai masterpiece • The right everyone wants • Hollow perfection
🌴 Hollow Trees/HT's • Mentawai's main event • World's best right barrel
💥 Near HT's • Short hollow slab • Quick intense barrels
🌊 Hidden Mentawai gem • Bowling barrels • Uncrowded lineup
🌊 Overlooked Sipora right • Often surfed alone • Quality solitude