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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 es una de las izquierdas más tubulares, rápidas y violentas de toda Indonesia. Ubicada en el sur de las Mentawai, cerca de la isla de Pagai, esta ola rompe sobre un arrecife muy poco profundo, generando barrels gruesos, largos y extremadamente peligrosos. Este spot no es para todos: requiere un nivel avanzado o profesional, una excelente lectura del lineup y mucha confianza. Las caídas aquí pueden salir muy caras. ¡Greenbush es una de las olas más intensas, peligrosas y perfectas del sur de las Mentawai! Este spot es pura adrenalina: una izquierda ultra-hueca y técnica para surfistas con nervios de acero y experiencia en barrels pesados sobre arrecife seco.
Local knowledge
Arrecife de coral vivo extremadamente poco profundo y afilado — esta es una de las olas más peligrosas de las Mentawais, y una mala salida o un drop vertical mal ejecutado te dejarán sobre el arrecife seco; espera laceraciones graves, rotura de tabla y posibles lesiones. La ola es una izquierda gruesa, rápida y muy hueca que descarga con fuerza sobre la sección interior; recibir un golpe aquí significa una paliza seria con muy poca agua debajo. En swells grandes, fuertes corrientes corren a lo largo del arrecife, y quedar atrapado bajo el agua en un barrel cerrado es un riesgo real, así que no la surfees sin apoyo y con la cabeza despejada.
Greenbush solo es accesible en barco, ya sea en charter o en lancha rápida desde la zona de South Pagai; la mayoría de los surfistas llegan en un boat trip por las Mentawai y fondean en el canal frente al arrecife. Paddea desde el canal hasta el pico — no hay entrada fácil por playa, y tu barco o lancha es tu salida, así que tenlo cerca para recogidas y emergencias. Entra con marea media a alta para tener algo más de agua sobre el arrecife.
Trae una tabla específica para tubo en la que confíes plenamente — un step-up o pintail rápido y de poco rocker (algo entre 6'4" y 6'10" según el tamaño de la ola) que te permita hacer el drop tardío y vertical y mantener una línea alta dentro del barrel. En días de más tamaño, sube a un step-up o semi-gun; este no es lugar para nada que no te meta temprano y te lleve rápido hacia la pared.
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.