Macaronis
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s S | 10 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 12s S | 10 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 10 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 14 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s S | 12 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 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 | 1.6m 11s S | 9 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s S | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 9s S | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s S | 6 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s S | 2 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s S | 9 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 11s S | 3 km/h on | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 10s S | 6 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 10s S | 5 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 10s S | 6 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 10s S | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 10s S | 4 km/h cross | 0.7m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m S | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 1 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 12s | 6 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 3 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m S | 12s | 6 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m S | 12s | 7 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m S | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 8 SE on | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m S | 12s | 8 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 10 S on | 0.5m |
| 1 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 11 S on | 0.6m |
| 2 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 13 S on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m S | 12s | 14 S on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 14 S on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 14 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 12 SE on | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m S | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 2.1m | 1.9m S | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 1.9m S | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 11s | 11 ESE cross | 0.4m |
About Macaronis
Macaronis, yang dikenal di kalangan peselancar sebagai "Macca's", adalah gelombang kiri yang berbentuk sempurna yang terletak di kepulauan Mentawai Selatan, di pulau Pagai. Bentuknya sangat presisi sehingga terlihat seperti dirancang oleh komputer: dinding yang bersih, bagian yang konsisten, dan barrel yang dapat diprediksi. Ini adalah gelombang yang memiliki segalanya: ideal untuk manuver progresif, barrel yang dalam, dan garis yang tak ada habisnya. Ini dianggap sebagai salah satu gelombang terbaik di planet ini, dan telah menjadi lokasi untuk banyak pengambilan film, kompetisi, dan sesi bersejarah.
Local knowledge
Terumbu karang di bagian dalam "surgery section" menjadi sangat dangkal, terutama di bawah pasang tengah, dan zona takeoff adalah karang hidup yang tajam yang akan meninggalkan bekas pada saat terjatuh — sepatu boot dan helm bukanlah ide yang buruk untuk bagian dalam. Macca's adalah salah satu gelombang yang paling ramai secara konsisten di Mentawai, jadi bahaya yang paling nyata adalah lineup itu sendiri: tabrakan saat masuk dan puluhan peselancar yang terpaksa berada di atas perahu sewa dan tamu kamp yang semua berburu kantong yang sama. Arus kuat mengalir di sepanjang terumbu saat gelombang besar, dan ada lalu lintas perahu yang stabil di saluran.
Hampir semua orang tiba dengan perahu sewa atau menginap di Macaronis Resort/kamp di teluk — lineup berada tepat di depan, jadi hanya perlu mendayung sebentar dari perahu atau pantai. Dayung keluar melalui saluran yang berjalan di samping gelombang daripada melewati terumbu, dan gunakan saluran yang sama untuk keluar; jangan pernah mencoba melintasi bagian dalam yang dangkal untuk kembali. Tidak ada akses jalan yang signifikan — ini adalah gelombang perahu dan kamp.
Pada hari-hari menyenangkan dengan tinggi gelombang setinggi pinggang hingga kepala, bawa shortboard berkinerja tinggi Anda atau bahkan groveler yang sedikit lebih penuh — Macca's menyukai kecepatan dan surfing di kantong yang ketat. Ketika gelombang menjadi lebih tinggi dan bagian dalam mulai berjalan cepat dan kosong, tingkatkan beberapa inci untuk papan yang dapat bertahan di dalam barrel dan memungkinkan Anda melewati bagian surgery.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Macaronis vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaronis Best now this spot | 2.4m | 2.3m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 3 km away | 2.4m | 2.3m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 10 km away | 2.0m | 2.0m 13s | 7 cross | Epic |
| 40 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
Bringing its trusted coaching vibe to the waters near Macaronis, Kapowui Surf Lessons is focused on building confidence and fun in the surf. Perfect for beginners and improvers wanting friendly, hands-on guidance.
4101 Google reviews
Pacific Surf School
★ 5.0707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
A well-loved operation in the heart of the Mentawai near the playful walls of Macaronis, Pacific Surf School pairs reliable coaching with one of the region's most forgiving world-class waves. A strong pick for surfers wanting to log plenty of quality water time, from those finding their feet to those sharpening their turns.
1715 Google reviews
Santa Barbara Surf School
★ 5.0736 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Set near the legendary Macaronis lineup in the Mentawai, Santa Barbara Surf School offers approachable, well-organized lessons in one of the most consistent corners of Indonesia. Great for surfers building confidence as well as those ready to test themselves on a proper Mentawai wall.
1124 Google reviews
Alegria surf camp
★ 5.0Bosua,katiet, Bosua, Kec. Sipora Sel., Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25932, Indonesia
A small, easygoing camp near Macaronis in the Mentawai, Alegria leans into the laid-back side of island surf life. Ideal for travelers who want a relaxed, personal vibe while learning and progressing on warm, mechanical waves.
5 Google reviews
San Diego Surf School | San Diego Surf Lessons
★ 4.94850 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Bringing a friendly, structured approach to the waters near Macaronis in the Mentawai, San Diego Surf School is built around clear, supportive coaching. A solid choice for first-timers and improving surfers alike who want guidance dialing in their technique.
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
Part surf camp, part comfortable resort base near Macaronis, Solid Surf House blends quality coaching with somewhere relaxing to come back to between sessions. Suits surfers who want a full package—waves by day, easy living by night—while they progress.
109 Google reviews
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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.