Hideaways (Mentawi Islands) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Righto, we’ve got a solid run of surf coming up at Hideaways (Mentawi Islands). This is a consistent reef break, and it’s fairly exposed to the SW swell, which is exactly what we want. Water temp is sitting at 86°F, which is about average for the time of year.

The action kicks off Thursday the 16th. Morning starts with glassy conditions, a 4ft SSW swell running at a very long 15 seconds, and combined wave energy is moderate (720). It’s clean and inviting. That afternoon the wind shifts to a light cross-off and the swell swings more SW, still holding at 4ft. Very good surf on offer.

Friday the 17th looks even better. Morning has a clean 5ft SW swell with a 16-second period, offshore wind, and energy up to (883). This is quality. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze and slightly less energy (784). Saturday the 18th starts off glassy again, 4ft SW at 14 seconds (667), but by the afternoon a light cross-on breeze and a drop in size to 4ft makes it more marginal. Keep to the mornings.

Sunday the 19th is a write-off with onshore winds and rain. Monday the 20th sees a bigger pulse, with 6ft SSW swell and a very long 17-second period, but the wind is cross-on and choppy. The energy jumps right up to (2169) – that’s strong, but the conditions spoil it. More for the experienced or those willing to deal with bumpy faces.

Tuesday the 21st bounces back. Clean conditions, a 6ft SSW swell at 14 seconds, and strong energy at (1187). Solid, surfable waves. Wednesday the 22nd has moderate offshore wind and smaller 4ft SSW swell (584), still clean and fun.

From Thursday the 23rd through to Monday the 27th, the swell drops right off. Sizes hover around 1ft to 3ft, with only a few windows of clean but weak surf. Not much to write home about. Tuesday the 28th sees a small but clean 2ft SSW groundswell at 15 seconds, but the energy is low (275). Worth a paddle for a mellow session.

Now, the real standout starts Wednesday the 29th. A very long period 22-second SW groundswell rolls in at 2ft, with offshore wind and energy reading (750). Glassy, clean, and incredible lines for a reef setup. Thursday the 30th is the big one for experienced surfers: 6ft SW at 18 seconds, gentle offshore wind, and a huge jump in energy to (2947). That’s powerful. Head high-plus, well-shaped, and firing.

But the absolute pick of the whole period is Friday the 31st. 8ft SW swell with a 19-second period, light offshore wind, and energy rocketing to (5059). That’s a very strong pulse. Only for experts – this is serious, heavy, powerful surf on a reef. If you’ve got the skill and the nerve, this is the day.

Crowds are often at Hideaways, so expect company on the best days. That said, for the late July pulse, it could be worth every bit of the wait.

Rusty.

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