Rags Right
Rags Right is a super-shallow right-hand barrel in South Pagai, Mentawai Islands, offering multiple barrel sections with the potential for utter perfection. The wave breaks over an extremely shallow reef shelf, creating a critical take-off zone and fast, pitching tubes. When conditions align with solid SW swell and light winds, Rags Right produces some of the most photogenic barrels in the archipelago. Expert-level surfing skills are mandatory.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 220°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NW (315°)
- Offshore range
- 285° - 345°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr)
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Rags Right?
Rags Right is a reef break in South Pagai, Mentawai, Indonesia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Rags Right?
Rags Right picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.7 to 2.1m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s 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 Rags Right?
A NW wind is dead offshore at Rags Right, and anything from the WNW round to the NNW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to midday. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Rags Right?
Rags Right is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Rags Right?
The most reliable run of swell at Rags Right comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How cold is the water at Rags Right?
The water at Rags Right averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Rags Right good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help) and shallow water at low tide.
How do I get to Rags Right?
The nearest airport on our list is PDG. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $200 USD, but confirm with an operator). Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr).
What other surf spots are near Rags Right?
The closest breaks we track are Thunders (5.8 km), Macaronis (31 km) and E-Bay (33 km), handy when Rags Right isn't working.
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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