Greenbush
Greenbush is the Mentawai's heaviest square barrel—a shallow left slab that only works on big high tides but produces some of the thickest tubes in Indonesia when it does, throwing an intense, ledging barrel over sharp reef. Timing is everything: miss the tide window and it's too shallow to surf, hit it and you might score the wave of your life. High risk, high reward.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 260°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4m
- Ideal size
- 2.6m - 3.4m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 18s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ENE (70°)
- Offshore range
- 30° - 110°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- high
- Optimal range
- 1.2m - 2m
- Danger below
- 1m
Water temp
29°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
9/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Charter boat from Padang. Time for spring tides.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Greenbush?
Greenbush is a reef break in Mentawai, Indonesia, that mostly breaks left. It's on our list of the world's 100 best waves.
What swell works best at Greenbush?
Greenbush picks up swell from the S round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. It starts working at around 1.5m and handles up to about 4m, with the sweet spot around 2.6 to 3.4m. Period matters too: aim for 18s or longer, as anything under 14s 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 Greenbush?
An ENE wind is dead offshore at Greenbush, and anything from the NNE round to the ESE 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 Greenbush?
Greenbush is at its best around high tide, roughly 1.2m to 2m on the local chart. Below 1m it gets dangerously shallow.
When is the best time of year to surf Greenbush?
The most reliable run of swell at Greenbush comes Apr to Jun. There's a second window in Jul to Sep too. Early season best when winds lighter. NEEDS high tide - new/full moon preferred.
How cold is the water at Greenbush?
The water at Greenbush averages around 29°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Greenbush good for beginners?
No. At 9/10 for difficulty, it's strictly for experts. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Extremely shallow reef. Only works on highest tides. Wipeouts are consequential.
How do I get to Greenbush?
The nearest airport on our list is PDG. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $150 USD, but confirm with an operator). Charter boat from Padang. Time for spring tides.
What other surf spots are near Greenbush?
The closest breaks we track are E-Bay (2.8 km), Macaronis (5.6 km) and Stormrider (14 km), handy when Greenbush isn't working. We track 7 spots around Mentawai in total.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Jun
Secondary: Jul-Sep
Early season best when winds lighter. NEEDS high tide - new/full moon preferred.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
E-Bay
🌊 Emerald Mentawai barrel • Two rock sections • Heavy tube time
Macaronis
🍝 The consistent one • Works when others don't • User-friendly perfection
Stormrider
📖 Guidebook namesake • Heavy left barrel • Playgrounds serious side
Bankvaults
🎰 Playgrounds multi-section right • Linking walls • Mid-crowd escape
Beng Bengs
🔔 Maccas' mellow neighbor • Rippable lefts • Low-crowd gold
Rags Right
🌊 South Pagai perfection • Multi-section barrels • Super shallow
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