Nipussi
Nipussi is an easy-going left reef break on Siberut Island in the Mentawai chain, set against a beautiful tropical backdrop. The wave is one of the more accessible breaks in the Mentawais, making it ideal for intermediate surfers who want to experience the islands' renowned water quality and scenery without the intensity of expert-level breaks. A great warm-up or cool-down spot during Mentawai charter trips.
Today's Conditions
Location & Conditions
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Strike Score Breakdown
Location & Conditions
Spot Details
Swell Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (235°)
- Direction range
- 210° - 260°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- ESE (112°)
- Offshore range
- 82° - 142°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Charter boat from Padang (~10hr) or speedboat (~4hr)
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
Getting There
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Hideaways
🌊 Secret Mentawai left • Barrel opportunities • Less crowds
Burgerworld
🌊 Most exposed Mentawai • Low-season barrels • Sculpted right tubes
Pistols
🌊 Playgrounds right • Short barrels, nice turns • Fun warm-up wave
4 Bobs
🌊 Playgrounds fun right • Almond barrels • Two-turn combos
Pitstops
🌊 Playgrounds fun right • Sand-reef bottom • All-level waves
Playgrounds Left
🌊 Many names, one zone • Playgrounds barrels • Mentawai spectacle