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Lat Long: 1.85° S 99.30° E

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Surf Guide

Issued: 6 am 02 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) sea temperature is
29.6°C
1.0° 

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Surf Guide

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) in Mentawi Islands is a fairly exposed reef break that usually has waves. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. Offshore winds blow from the southeast and there is no shelter here from cross shore breezes. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. No reef break here. Often Crowded. Take care of - Rocks.

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Reef4consistent
29.6°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.

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
8%
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:
Todays Surf Summary
Monday, 2 November 2026, 09:00 Local Time
Monday 02
10AM1PM4PM7PM
Wave (m)
0.7
SW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period (s) 12 12 12 10
Wind (km/h)
10
5
10
10
Wind State off off off cross-
off

Tides at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands)

Current tide and informaton
For Bankvaults, 6 km from Hideaways (Mentawi Islands).
Next High Water: 12:13pm | 0.65m
Tidal range Clock
Next Low Water: 05:08pm | 0.35m
IS AT (local time)

Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (29.6 °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*: 29.6°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)

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Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Reviews:

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