The Office
The Office is a consistent left reef break in the Telo Islands that handles a range of swell sizes, making it a reliable go-to wave during charter trips to this remote island chain. Less heavy than nearby GT's, it offers long walls with barrel sections that suit intermediate-to-advanced surfers. The name reflects its status as the 'workplace' for visiting surfers—a dependable wave you can always clock in to.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SW (220°)
- Direction range
- 200° - 240°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- E (90°)
- Offshore range
- 60° - 120°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
8/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Charter boat from Padang (~12hr)
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is The Office?
The Office is a reef break in Telo Islands, Indonesia, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at The Office?
The Office picks up swell from the SSW round to the WSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. 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 The Office?
An E wind is dead offshore at The Office, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE 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 The Office?
The Office is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.7m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf The Office?
The most reliable run of swell at The Office comes Apr to Oct. SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore.
How cold is the water at The Office?
The water at The Office 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 The Office good for beginners?
Not really. It's rated 8/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help), long hold-downs and being a long way from help.
How do I get to The Office?
The nearest airport on our list is PDG. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $250 USD, but confirm with an operator). Charter boat from Padang (~12hr).
What other surf spots are near The Office?
The closest breaks we track are Max's Left (0.8 km), GT's (2.4 km) and Rockstar (60 km), handy when The Office isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
SW swell season (Apr-Oct), SE trade winds offshore
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Max's Left
🌊 Telo Islands left • Hollow perfection • Tropical Indo
GT's
🌊 Telo Islands right • World-class • Tropical Indo
Rockstar
🌊 East Nias right • Fun alternative • 25km from Lagundri
8-Frame
🌊 East Nias tube right • Near Hilistaro • Less-visited quality
Sebatu
🌋 Nias big wave • Outside the bay • Heavy and hollow
Lagundri Bay
🌋 Earthquake-improved • Long right-hand tubes • Indonesian legend