Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Hideaways over the next couple of weeks.

We’ve got a solid run of surf ahead, with a real standout session that’s gonna get the pulse racin’. The water’s sitting at a balmy 86°F right now, which is about average for this time of year – nothing to write home about, just your usual tropical warmth.

The first few days are a bit of a slow burn. Monday the 13th is small, with 2ft to 3ft SSW swell and a very long 21-second period. The morning has a light offshore breeze, so it’s clean, but the combined energy is weak (374). It’s a bit of a tease, really. Tuesday the 14th sees a jump in size to 5ft, with the same SSW direction and a period around 18 seconds. The morning is clean with a gentle offshore, and the energy is moderate (1505). This is more like it, but the real magic is still to come.

Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th hold steady with 4ft to 5ft SSW swell, periods around 15 seconds, and clean conditions thanks to light offshores or cross-off breezes. The energy is moderate (1087-720). Solid, fun waves, but not the headline act.

Then we hit Saturday the 20th. This is the one. The morning of Monday the 20th is looking *exceptional*. We’ve got a 6ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period, pushing a combined energy of 2139. The wind is glassy, dead calm. For an intermediate crew, this is prime – big, clean, powerful lines. The afternoon stays just as good with 5ft swell and glassy conditions. This is the best on offer, no question. The 6ft is a bit too much for beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s a dream window.

After that, the swell settles back a bit. Tuesday the 21st through to the end of the week still offers 4ft to 5ft SSW swell with clean offshore winds, keeping the quality high but not as crazy. The energy remains moderate (1061-454). The period stays around 13-14 seconds, so it’s still a proper groundswell.

The final week has a couple of interesting flutters. The 27th morning has a 3ft, 20-second period SSW swell and glassy winds, but it’s small. Then Tuesday the 28th morning is a real sleeper: 5ft, 17-second SSW swell with glassy conditions and a combined energy of 1388. That’s a strong second standout – a sneaky good day for those who are paying attention.

Overall, the stretch from the 14th through to the 22nd is the prime window. The 20th is the absolute king, but the whole week delivers wave after wave of clean, lined-up SSW swell. Crowds are likely at Hideaways, but with this much quality on offer, you’ll find your share.

Rusty

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