Kandui Left
Kandui Left holds the ominous title of "most dangerous wave in Indonesia"—a fast, hollow left-hander that breaks over a razor-sharp reef in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawais. The wave is unforgiving, pitching over extreme shallow reef and offering no safe exit on wipeouts. It must be surfed on fuller tides only, and even then, the consequences of mistakes are severe. For expert tube riders only, Kandui Left is simultaneously one of the most beautiful and terrifying waves on Earth.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- WSW (247°)
- Direction range
- 225° - 270°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 4.5m
- Ideal size
- 3.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 16s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- all
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Boat/resort
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Kandui Left?
Kandui Left handles all stages of the tide, so time your session around the wind instead. The live chart above shows the next few days.
What wind direction is offshore at Kandui Left?
Offshore wind at Kandui Left blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 45° to 135° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Kandui Left?
Kandui Left wants WSW swell (225° to 270°) between 1.5m and 4.5m, with a period of 16s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Kandui Left?
The main season at Kandui Left is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Mar, Nov. Needs SW swell
How do I get to Kandui Left?
Fly into PDG, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $250 USD). Boat/resort
What kind of wave is Kandui Left?
Kandui Left is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Mar, Nov
Needs SW swell
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