Tea Bags
Tea Bags is another quality barrel on Simeulue Island, offering right reef break tube rides in a setting that is far less explored than the neighbouring Mentawai Islands. The wave provides a good alternative to Dylan's Right when the swell direction shifts, and the island's remote nature ensures uncrowded lineups. Simeulue is gradually gaining recognition as a quality surf destination for experienced surfers seeking adventure.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (235°)
- Direction range
- 210° - 260°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.7m - 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 82° - 142°
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
3/10
Access: Fly to Sinabang via Medan
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Tea Bags?
Tea Bags is a reef break in Simeulue Island, Indonesia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Tea Bags?
Tea Bags picks up swell from the SSW round to the W, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. 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 Tea Bags?
An ESE wind is dead offshore at Tea Bags, and anything from the E round to the SE 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 Tea Bags?
Tea Bags 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 Tea Bags?
The most reliable run of swell at Tea Bags comes Apr to Oct. SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore.
How cold is the water at Tea Bags?
The water at Tea Bags 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 Tea Bags 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. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help) and being a long way from help.
How do I get to Tea Bags?
The nearest airport on our list is SQN, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. Fly to Sinabang via Medan.
What other surf spots are near Tea Bags?
The closest breaks we track are Dylan's Right (3.0 km) and The Peak (Simeulue) (7.4 km), handy when Tea Bags isn't working. Fun fact: it's the second most northerly break we track in Indonesia.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Dylan's Right
🌊 Simeulue Island right • Barrel rides • Tropical Indo
The Peak (Simeulue)
🌊 Simeulue A-frame • Range of swell angles • Picturesque setting
Treasure Island
🌊 Banyak's best right • Long barrels • Frontier surf adventure
Lolok Point
🌊 Banyak left • Pairs with Treasure Island • Wind-shift versatility
Joysticks
🌊 Banyak's most consistent • Multi-section A-frame • Always something to ride