Pitstops
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 12s S | 9 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 12s S | 9 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s S | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s S | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 11s S | 9 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s S | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s S | 2 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s S | 3 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s S | 1 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s S | 3 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s S | 5 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 1 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 4 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 2 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 10s S | 7 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 10s S | 9 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 10s S | 5 km/h on | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 13s | 5 SSE on | 1.0m |
| 3 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 13s | 6 SE on | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 13s | 7 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m S | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 10 SE on | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 9 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 10 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 10 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 8 S on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 10 S on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 9 S on | 0.4m |
| 7 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 9 S on | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 10 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m S | 12s | 10 SE on | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 12s | 11 SE on | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 12s | 11 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.8m |
About Pitstops
Pitstops es una derecha suave, divertida y maniobrable ubicada justo al lado de E-Bay, en la costa norte de la isla de Siberut (zona de Playgrounds). Esta ola rompe sobre un arrecife más profundo y perdonador, lo que la hace ideal para surfistas intermedios, longboards modernos, quads y twin fins. La ola es conocida por su pared abierta, su ritmo amigable y su consistencia cuando el swell no es demasiado grande. Es un lugar perfecto para progresar, probar nuevas líneas o simplemente fluir sin presión. ¡Pitstops, uno de los spots más amigables, divertidos y versátiles de la zona de Playgrounds en Mentawai! Ideal para surfistas que buscan maniobras limpias, flow, sesiones relajadas y variedad de condiciones. Pitstops es el spot perfecto para disfrutar del surf sin presión.
Local knowledge
El arrecife aquí es más profundo y perdonador que en la mayoría de los picos de Playgrounds, pero sigue siendo coral vivo — espera secciones poco profundas con mareas bajas y los habituales erizos escondidos entre las cabezas de coral. Lo principal a vigilar es el interior de la bahía, donde la ola se apaga sobre coral más somero, y el tráfico de embarcaciones, ya que Pitstops está justo al lado de E-Bay en una zona de charter muy concurrida con varios barcos fondeados en los buenos días.
Acceso solo en barco, como el resto de Playgrounds — llegarás en charter o speedboat desde un camp de la zona de Siberut y los barcos fondean en el canal junto al pico. Entra remando sobre el arrecife más profundo, siéntate en el hombro del take-off y mantente alejado de los barcos fondeados; sal de la misma manera por la parte de atrás en lugar de dejar que la ola te lleve hacia el coral interior.
Una ola perdonadora y amigable con el rendimiento que premia el material más suelto — trae un fish, twin o quad en días pequeños y juguetoneos, o un longboard moderno si quieres hacer nose-ride en la pared abierta. Con un swell mayor sube a tu shortboard habitual, pero Pitstops se aplaca bastante antes de que necesites una pistola.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Pitstops vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitstops Best now this spot | 2.3m | 2.3m 13s | 5 on | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.8m | 1.8m 13s | 6 on | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.8m | 1.8m 13s | 6 on | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.4m | 2.4m 13s | 13 on | Epic |
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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.