Lighthouse
Lighthouse is the southernmost surf break in the Mentawai Islands chain, located in South Pagai. It needs a solid south swell to light up but rewards with very long, rippable walls that allow for extended rides with numerous turn sections. The wave faces more south than other Mentawai spots, picking up S-SW swells that miss breaks further north. Less visited due to its remote location, offering a more solitary surf experience.
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Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- S (185°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 200°
- Size range
- 1.5m - 3m
- Ideal size
- 2.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 45° - 135°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid
- Optimal range
- 0.5m - 1.5m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
7/10
Crowd level
4/10
👥 Semester Break (Jun 20 – Jul 12) — expect extra crowds
Access: Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr)
Best Season
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.
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