Greenbush
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 14 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
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| 12 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 7 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 6 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 6 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 8 SE on | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 8 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 10 S on | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 11 S on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 13 S on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 14 S on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 14 S on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 14 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 12 SE on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 11 ESE cross | 0.4m |
About Greenbush
Greenbush ist einer der tubularen, schnellen und gewalttätigen Links in ganz Indonesien. Befindet sich im südlichen Mentawai, in der Nähe der Insel Pagai, bricht diese Welle über ein sehr flaches Riff und erzeugt dicke, lange und extrem gefährliche Barrel. Dieser Spot ist nicht für jeden geeignet: Er erfordert ein fortgeschrittenes oder professionelles Niveau, exzellentes Wellenlesen und viel Selbstvertrauen. Wipeouts hier können kostspielig sein. Greenbush, eine der intensivsten, gefährlichsten und perfekten Wellen im Süd-Mentawai! Dieser Spot ist purer Adrenalin: ein ultra-hohler, technischer Link für Surfer mit Nerven aus Stahl und Erfahrung in schweren Barrels über trockenem Riff.
Local knowledge
Extrem flaches, scharfes lebendes Korallenriff — dies ist eine der gefährlichsten Wellen in den Mentawais und ein missratener Takeoff oder Air-Drop hier wird dich auf trockenes Riff bringen, also erwarte ernsthafte Schnittwunden, gebrochene Boards und mögliche Verletzungen. Die Welle ist ein dickes, schnelles, slabby Left, das hart über den inneren Abschnitt bricht; ein Drill bedeutet eine heftige Prügel in sehr wenig Wasser. Starke Strömungen drücken bei größeren Swells entlang des Riffs, und ein Hold-down in einem Closeout-Barrel ist ein echtes Risiko, also surfe nicht ohne Backup und einen klaren Kopf.
Greenbush ist nur mit dem Boot erreichbar, entweder per Charter oder Schnellboot aus dem Gebiet South Pagai; die meisten Surfer kommen auf einer Mentawai-Bootstour und ankern im Kanal vor dem Riff. Paddel vom Kanal aus und reihe dich am Peak ein — es gibt keinen einfachen Strandzugang, und dein Boot/Skiff ist dein Ausgang, also halte es in der Nähe für Abholungen und Notfälle. Gehe bei einem mittleren bis höheren Tide, um etwas mehr Wasser über dem Riff zu haben.
Bring ein tube-spezifisches Board mit, dem du vollkommen vertraust — ein schnelles, niedrig rocker Step-Up oder Pintail (denke an 6'4"–6'10", je nach Größe), das dir ermöglicht, den späten, vertikalen Drop zu machen und eine hohe Linie im Barrel zu halten. An größeren Tagen wechsle zu einem richtigen Step-Up/Semi-Gun; dies ist kein Ort für alles, was dich nicht früh reinbringt und schnell die Linie entlang bringt.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Greenbush vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Best now this spot | 2.0m | 2.0m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 9 km away | 2.4m | 2.3m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 10 km away | 2.4m | 2.3m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 31 km away | 2.1m | 2.1m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
★ 5.02701 Barnard Way, Parking lot, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
With a strong reputation built on heaps of stoked students, Kapowui brings hands-on coaching to surfers chasing waves near Greenbush in the Mentawais. A great choice if you want structured lessons and confidence-building support, whether you're finding your feet or sharpening your form.
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Pacific Surf School
★ 5.0707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Stationed close to the famed Hollow Trees, Pacific Surf School puts you near one of the best waves on the planet. A strong pick for surfers wanting tuition and guiding around the heavier Mentawai reefs.
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Santa Barbara Surf School
★ 5.0736 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Just up the coast from Greenbush, Santa Barbara Surf School offers a friendly entry point into the Mentawais' world-class waves. Suited to surfers building their skills before tackling the heavier reefs nearby.
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Bosulu Surfcamp
★ 5.0Roxies Wave, Malakopa, Kec. Pagai Sel., Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25391, Indonesia
A small, intimate surfcamp near Greenbush in the Mentawais, Bosulu suits travellers after a low-key base with easy access to quality reef breaks. Great for those who prefer fewer crowds and a personal feel.
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San Diego Surf School | San Diego Surf Lessons
★ 4.94850 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Near the powerful left at Greenbush, San Diego Surf School delivers hands-on coaching in the heart of the Mentawais. A reliable choice for surfers looking to progress from the beach break to the reef.
1411 Google reviews
Solid Surf House - Villa Mentawai (Surf Camp Resort)
★ 4.9DS, Tuapejat - Rokot No.0 KM 1, RT.0, Sipora Jaya, Sipora Utara, Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25932, Indonesia
A surf camp resort near Greenbush, Solid Surf House blends comfortable villa accommodation with daily access to Mentawai waves. Ideal for surfers who want a relaxed home base between sessions on the reef.
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Surfing in Mentawai
Full Mentawai surf guide →If there's one name that makes surfers go quiet and start saving, it's the Mentawai. This remote archipelago of more than 70 islands sits off the west coast of Sumatra, fully exposed to raw Indian Ocean swell, and it has earned its reputation as one of the most concentrated, high-quality wave zones on Earth.
✈️Getting there
All routes run through Padang, the port city in West Sumatra. Fly into Padang's Minangkabau International Airport (PDG), usually via Jakarta, or via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore on regional carriers.
🛵Getting around
The Mentawai are about boats, not roads. Once you arrive, your daily transport to the waves is by boat — either the liveaboard itself or the resort's tenders and speedboats running surfers out to the breaks.
🌤️Climate & season
The Mentawai are equatorial, hot and humid year-round, with water warm enough for boardshorts or a thin top (roughly 27–29°C). There's no real winter — just wetter and drier patterns.