Greenbush
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 9s S | 15 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 18 km/h on | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.1m 13s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 17 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 18 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 22 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 20 km/h on | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 14s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 14s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 14s SW | 10 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 14s SW | 14 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 14s SW | 9 km/h on | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 14s SW | 12 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 13s SW | 14 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 13s SW | 7 km/h on | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 13s SW | 9 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 1.8m 13s SW | 12 km/h on | 0.8m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 17 SSE on | -0.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.2m SSW | 10s | 18 S on | 0.0m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 10s | 18 S on | 0.1m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 13 SSE on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.1m SSW | 13s | 17 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.0m SSW | 14s | 18 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.1m SSW | 13s | 16 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 15 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.7m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 15 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 14 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 13 SE on | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 11 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 12 SSE on | 0.0m |
| 1 AM | 1.7m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 13 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 1.7m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 13 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 13 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 12 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 14 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 8 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 17 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 16 SE on | 0.1m |
About Greenbush
Greenbush est l'une des gauches les plus tubulaires, rapides et violentes de toute l'Indonésie. Située dans le sud des Mentawai, près de l'île de Pagai, cette vague se brise sur un récif très peu profond, créant des tubes épais, longs et extrêmement dangereux. Ce spot n'est pas pour tout le monde : il nécessite un niveau avancé ou professionnel, une excellente lecture de la ligne et beaucoup de confiance. Les wipeouts ici peuvent être coûteux. Greenbush, l'une des vagues les plus intenses, dangereuses et parfaites du sud des Mentawai ! Ce spot est une pure adrénaline : une gauche ultra creuse et technique pour les surfeurs avec des nerfs d'acier et de l'expérience dans les gros tubes sur récif sec.
Local knowledge
Récif de corail vivant extrêmement peu profond et tranchant — c'est l'une des vagues les plus dangereuses des Mentawai et un takeoff raté ou un air-drop ici vous mettra sur un récif sec, donc attendez-vous à des lacérations sérieuses, des casses de planche et des blessures potentielles. La vague est une gauche épaisse, rapide et plate qui se projette durement sur la section intérieure ; se faire percuter signifie une grosse raclée dans très peu d'eau. Des courants forts poussent le long du récif lors de plus grosses houles, et un hold-down sur un barrel qui ferme est un vrai risque, donc ne surfez pas sans backup et un esprit clair.
Greenbush est accessible uniquement par bateau, atteint par charter ou hors-bord depuis la zone de South Pagai ; la plupart des surfeurs arrivent lors d'un voyage en bateau Mentawai et jettent l'ancre dans le chenal au large du récif. Pagayez depuis le chenal et alignez-vous au pic — il n'y a pas d'entrée facile depuis la plage, et votre bateau/skiff est votre sortie, donc gardez-le à proximité pour les ramassages et les urgences. Allez lors d'une marée moyenne à haute pour garder un peu plus d'eau sur le récif.
Apportez une planche spécifique pour le tube en laquelle vous avez entièrement confiance — un step-up rapide avec peu de rocker ou un pintail (pensez à 6'4"–6'10" selon votre taille) qui vous permet de faire le drop vertical tardif et de maintenir une ligne haute dans le tube. Lors de journées plus grosses, passez à un step-up/semi-gun approprié ; ce n'est pas l'endroit pour quoi que ce soit qui ne vous permettra pas d'entrer tôt et de descendre rapidement.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Greenbush vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Best now this spot | 1.7m | 1.1m 11s | 17 on | Good |
| 9 km away | 2.0m | 1.8m 10s | 17 on | Good |
| 10 km away | 2.0m | 1.8m 10s | 17 on | Good |
| 31 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 9s | 18 on | Good |
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Kapowui Surf Lessons Santa Monica / Venice
★ 5.02701 Barnard Way, Parking lot, 5 south, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
With a strong reputation built on heaps of stoked students, Kapowui brings hands-on coaching to surfers chasing waves near Greenbush in the Mentawais. A great choice if you want structured lessons and confidence-building support, whether you're finding your feet or sharpening your form.
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Pacific Surf School
★ 5.0707 Pacific Beach Dr, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Stationed close to the famed Hollow Trees, Pacific Surf School puts you near one of the best waves on the planet. A strong pick for surfers wanting tuition and guiding around the heavier Mentawai reefs.
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Santa Barbara Surf School
★ 5.0736 Carpinteria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103, USA
Just up the coast from Greenbush, Santa Barbara Surf School offers a friendly entry point into the Mentawais' world-class waves. Suited to surfers building their skills before tackling the heavier reefs nearby.
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Bosulu Surfcamp
★ 5.0Roxies Wave, Malakopa, Kec. Pagai Sel., Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25391, Indonesia
A small, intimate surfcamp near Greenbush in the Mentawais, Bosulu suits travellers after a low-key base with easy access to quality reef breaks. Great for those who prefer fewer crowds and a personal feel.
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San Diego Surf School | San Diego Surf Lessons
★ 4.94850 Cass St, San Diego, CA 92109, USA
Near the powerful left at Greenbush, San Diego Surf School delivers hands-on coaching in the heart of the Mentawais. A reliable choice for surfers looking to progress from the beach break to the reef.
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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
A surf camp resort near Greenbush, Solid Surf House blends comfortable villa accommodation with daily access to Mentawai waves. Ideal for surfers who want a relaxed home base between sessions on the reef.
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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.