Rifles
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 16 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s S | 15 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s S | 7 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s S | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s S | 8 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 13s S | 6 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 13s S | 10 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s S | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 13s S | 15 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 13s S | 11 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 12s S | 9 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s S | 13 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 9 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s S | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 20 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s S | 11 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s S | 9 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s S | 2 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 10s S | 10 km/h on | 0.6m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 15 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 11s | 13 NNW off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 11s | 7 NNW off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 12s | 7 NNW off | 0.8m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 6 NNE off | 0.8m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m S | 12s | 6 NNE off | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 6 NE off | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 4 NE off | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 6 ENE cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m S | 12s | 8 ENE cross | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m S | 12s | 9 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.5m | 1.5m S | 12s | 10 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m S | 12s | 11 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m S | 12s | 10 ENE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.6m S | 12s | 9 E cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.6m | 1.6m S | 13s | 9 E cross | 0.8m |
| 1 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m S | 13s | 7 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 2 AM | 1.7m | 1.7m S | 13s | 7 ENE cross | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m S | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.8m S | 13s | 6 ENE cross | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 13s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m S | 13s | 7 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m S | 13s | 9 ESE cross | 0.4m |
About Rifles
Rifles est un droitier absolument épique situé dans l'archipel des Mentawai du Sud, dans les îles Pagai. Considéré par beaucoup comme le meilleur droitier au monde, Rifles est une vague longue, rapide et tubulaire avec des sections parfaitement alignées qui peuvent s'étendre sur plus de 200 mètres. C'est un spot réservé aux surfeurs avancés, avec des sections techniques, des barrels propres et une vitesse qui vous oblige à rester actif tout au long de la session. Quand ça fonctionne bien, c'est tout simplement un chef-d'œuvre naturel.
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Un corail vivant, peu profond et tranchant s'étend sur toute la longueur du récif, et il devient dangereusement peu profond dans les sections intérieures et finales où la vague passe sur du corail plutôt sec à marée basse — les chutes ici entraînent des coupures sur le récif et pire. Il y a un fort courant qui descend le point, ce qui aide à la sortie, mais vous emportera au-delà du takeoff si vous n'y faites pas attention, et les longues sections rapides punissent toute hésitation. Quand un swell arrive, c'est un aimant pour les charters de bateau, donc entrer dans la vague et les collisions sur un pic bondé sont un vrai risque.
C'est un spot accessible uniquement par bateau dans les îles Pagai des Mentawai du Sud — vous y arriverez par bateau affrété ou depuis un camp terrestre voisin en annexe, pas à pied. Ancrez ou faites-vous déposer sur l'épaule, pagayez dans le chenal qui longe le récif, et utilisez le courant pour vous amener à la zone de takeoff ; sortez de la même manière en descendant dans le chenal plus profond plutôt que d'essayer de revenir par le récif intérieur sec. Chronométrez vos sessions en fonction de la marée — les marées moyennes à hautes couvrent le récif et rendent l'entrée/sortie beaucoup plus sûre.
Apportez une planche rapide et réactive avec suffisamment de longueur pour passer les sections et tenir dans le barrel — un shortboard haute performance ou un step-up dans la gamme de 6'2" à 6'8" selon votre taille. Lors d'un swell solide, optez pour un clean step-up ou un petit gun afin de pouvoir courir sur les longues parois ; laissez le fish à la maison, cette vague est entièrement axée sur la vitesse et ne pas se faire prendre derrière.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Rifles vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rifles this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 15 off | Epic |
| Kandui Left Best now 0 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 5 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 7 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
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Bagus Surf Camp Mentawai
★ 5.0Pulau Masokut, Kec. Seberut Bar. Daya, Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25397, Indonesia
Set within reach of the fast, walling waves at Rifles, this Bagus camp keeps things straightforward and surf-driven in true Mentawai fashion. Best for intermediate and advanced surfers eager to tackle one of the region's most rippable righthanders.
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Tucked away near the legendary Rifles wave in the Mentawai, Uma Laguna keeps things simple with boards on hand and a laid-back island vibe. A handy base for traveling surfers who want to be close to world-class right-handers without the resort price tag.
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Pitstop Hill Mentawai
★ 5.0Pitstops, NyangNyang Island, Katurei, Kec. Seberut Bar. Daya, Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai, Sumatera Barat 25393, Indonesia
Perched near Rifles in the heart of the Mentawai, Pitstop Hill is a relaxed spot for surfers chasing the islands' famous reef breaks. Suits anyone who wants an easygoing home base between sessions on some of Indonesia's best waves.
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Mentawai surf'n smile
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With a name that says it all, Mentawai Surf'n Smile pairs good waves near Rifles with the warm, friendly energy these islands are known for. A welcoming choice for surfers who want guidance and a few laughs along the way.
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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 well-loved surf camp resort set close to Rifles in the Mentawai, Solid Surf House offers a comfortable villa base for dedicated surf trips. Ideal for traveling surfers who want everything sorted so they can focus on scoring quality reef breaks.
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Playground Surf Resort
★ 4.9Jl: tanah beroyo 84 -West Sumatra-Padang cep" 25000, Katurei, Seberut Barat Daya, Mentawai Islands Regency, West Sumatra 25393, Indonesia
Sitting near the playful and powerful waves around Rifles, Playground Surf Resort is built for surfers who want their days revolving around the lineup. A solid pick for those after a proper Mentawai surf-resort experience.
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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.