Telescopes Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – Sumatra – Mentawi Islands)
| Name: | Telescopes |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Telescopes in Sumatra (Mentawi Islands) is an exposed reef break that has reliable surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the favoured time of year for waves. The best wind direction is from the east. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Rocks are a hazard.
Overall Telescopes Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
This image shows the variation of swells directed at Telescopes over a normal year. It ... (show all text)
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Also see Telescopes surf quality by season and Telescopes surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Indonesia - Sumatra - Mentawi Islands surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Telescopes
Visitor Reviews of Telescopes |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Telescopes:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Scarecrows | 7 mi |
| Second closest break | 4 Bobs | 21 mi |
| Third closest break | Nipussi | 28 mi |
| Fourth closest break | LancesLeft | 32 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Lances Right | 32 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Telescopes: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5992 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 6232 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Southeast Bering Sea Buoy | 6465 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Nice Buoy | 6536 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 6701 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Telescopes: |
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| Closest tide station | Christmas Island, Australia | 716 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Port Refuge, Cocos Islands | 717 mi |
| Third closest tide station | North West Island, Australia | 1663 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Trimouille Island, Australia | 1665 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Barrow Island, Australia | 1679 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Telescopes: |
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| Closest ski area | Auli (India) | 2612 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Kufri (India) | 2734 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manali (Himachal Heli-Ski) (India) | 2789 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 2792 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | SolangValleyRopeway&SkiCentre (India) | 2792 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Telescopes: |
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| Closest city location | Muara Siberut (Indonesia) | 39 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sikabaluan (Indonesia) | 75 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pasarbaru (Indonesia) | 84 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Painan (Indonesia) | 86 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Padang (Indonesia) | 93 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Telescopes is Tabing (Padang) Airport (PDG) in Indonesia, which is 158 km (98 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Telescopes is Sultan Syarif Kasim Ii (Pekanbaru) Airport (PKU), also in Indonesia, 350 km (217 miles) away.
