Macaronis
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s S | 8 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s S | 9 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s S | 8 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s S | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 13s S | 5 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 13s S | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s S | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s S | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 13s S | 5 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m S | 11s | 6 N off | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m S | 11s | 8 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 8 N off | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 10 NW off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 9 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 8 NW off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 9 WNW cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 8 NW off | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 7 NW off | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 7 WNW cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 4 NW off | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 4 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m S | 11s | 4 NNW off | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 11s | 2 N off | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 12s | 3 NE off | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 12s | 4 ENE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m S | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m S | 12s | 4 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m S | 12s | 5 ENE cross | 0.7m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m S | 12s | 3 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m S | 12s | 1 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m S | 12s | 2 E cross | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 13s | 3 ENE off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 13s | 4 ENE cross | 0.8m |
About Macaronis
Macaronis, conocida entre los surfistas como "Macca's", es una izquierda de forma perfecta ubicada en el archipiélago sur de Mentawai, en la isla de Pagai. Su forma es tan precisa que parece diseñada por computadora: paredes limpias, secciones consistentes y barrels predecibles. Es una ola que lo tiene todo: ideal para maniobras progresivas, barrels profundos y líneas interminables. Está considerada una de las mejores olas del planeta y ha sido el escenario de innumerables rodajes, competiciones y sesiones históricas.
Local knowledge
El arrecife se vuelve francamente poco profundo en la sección interior conocida como "surgery section", especialmente con marea baja, y la zona de take-off es coral vivo y afilado que dejará su huella en cualquier caída — los botines y el casco no son mala idea para el interior. Macca's es una de las olas con el lineup más consistentemente lleno de todo Mentawai, por lo que el mayor peligro real es el propio lineup: choques por drop-ins y decenas de surfistas apilados en barcos charter y huéspedes de los camps, todos buscando el mismo pico. Las corrientes canalizan a lo largo del arrecife con swells grandes, y hay constante tráfico de embarcaciones en el canal.
Casi todo el mundo llega en barco charter o se hospeda en el Macaronis Resort/camp en la bahía — el lineup está justo enfrente, así que es un paddling corto desde el barco o la playa. Entra remando por el canal que corre paralelo a la ola en lugar de cruzar por encima del arrecife, y usa ese mismo canal para salir; nunca intentes cruzar la sección interior poco profunda para regresar. No hay acceso a pie destacable — esta es una ola de barco y camp.
En los días divertidos típicos con olas de cintura a cabeza, trae tu shortboard de alto rendimiento o incluso un groveler algo más voluminoso — Macca's adora la velocidad y el surfing ajustado al pico. Cuando sube a overhead y la sección interior empieza a correr rápida y hueca, sube unas pulgadas a una tabla que te sostenga en el barrel y te permita salir de la "surgery section".
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Macaronis vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macaronis this spot | 1.7m | 1.5m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 3 km away | 1.7m | 1.5m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| Greenbush Best now 10 km away | 1.5m | 1.2m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
| 40 km away | 1.6m | 1.4m 10s | 10 off | Good |
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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.