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(Mentawi Islands, Indonesia)

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Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Surf Guide

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) in Mentawi Islands is a quite exposed reef break that has consistent surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the optimum time of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. There is no reef break. Often Crowded. Watch out for - Rocks.

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef	4	consistent	30.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Hideaways (Mentawi Islands):

The best conditions reported for surf at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

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What's the best time of year to surf Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) (for consistent clean waves)?

septemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of September. Clean surfable waves are typically found 61% of the time in September while 8% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 31% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

61%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

31%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Surf Forecasts:

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Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 09:30 Local Time

m, °C	Tuesday 05
ft, °F	10AM	1PM	4PM	7PM
Wave (m)	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period (s)	18	18	17	16
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	on	glass	cross- on	cross- on

Tides at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands)

Current tide and informaton

For Bankvaults, 6 km from Hideaways (Mentawi Islands).

Next High Water: 08:28pm | 0.68m

Next Low Water: 02:32pm | 0.12m

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Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (30.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 30.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

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Swell History at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands)

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Wind History at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands)

Wind stats for Hideaways (Mentawi Islands), see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Reviews:

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