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Mid tide is the cleaner window, with east to southeast wind on the clean side and southwest swell as the main driver.
Surf GuideMentawai Islands
Thunders
Thunders is a heavy, bowly Mentawai left that can handle more size than most of the island's reefs and still keep a remote, low-crowd feel. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Thunders in Mentawai Islands.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelAdvanced - Expert
LocationMentawai Islands, ID
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Strong currents, reef cuts, and hold-downs are part of the read, and the boat-access setup usually keeps the lineup quieter than the big-name Mentawai magnets.
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