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
- 2.0m
- 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 tide is best at Rags Right?
Rags Right works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Rags Right?
Offshore wind at Rags Right blows from the NW (315°). Anything in the 285° to 345° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Rags Right?
Rags Right wants SSW swell (190° to 220°) between 1.2m and 2.4m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Rags Right?
The main season at Rags Right is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How do I get to Rags Right?
Fly into PDG, then allow about 0 minutes by road, plus a boat transfer (around $200 USD). Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr)
What kind of wave is Rags Right?
Rags Right is a reef break, a right-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
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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