Greenbush
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 10s S | 9 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s S | 2 km/h off | 0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 5 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 10s SSW | 7 km/h on | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 8 NNW off | 0.4m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 8 N off | 0.4m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m S | 11s | 10 NW off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m S | 10s | 9 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.0m S | 10s | 8 NW off | 0.6m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m S | 10s | 9 WNW cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 8 NW cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 7 NW off | 0.7m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 7 WNW cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 4 NW off | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 12s | 4 NNW off | 0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.1m S | 12s | 4 NNW off | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 1.1m S | 11s | 2 N off | 0.3m |
| 7 PM | 1.4m | 1.0m S | 11s | 3 NE off | 0.3m |
| 8 PM | 1.4m | 1.1m S | 11s | 4 ENE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m S | 12s | 5 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 4 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 5 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 3 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 14s | 1 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 2 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 14s | 2 E cross | 0.9m |
| 3 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 3 ENE off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 4 ENE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 4 ENE cross | 0.7m |
About Greenbush
Greenbush é uma das esquerdas mais tubulares, rápidas e violentas de toda a Indonésia. Localizada no sul de Mentawai, perto da ilha de Pagai, essa onda quebra sobre um recife muito raso, criando tubos grossos, longos e extremamente perigosos. Este ponto não é para todos: requer um nível avançado ou profissional, excelente leitura de linha e muita confiança. As quedas aqui podem ser custosas. Greenbush, uma das ondas mais intensas, perigosas e perfeitas do Sul de Mentawai! Este ponto é pura adrenalina: uma esquerda ultra-vazia e técnica para surfistas com nervos de aço e experiência em tubos pesados sobre recife seco.
Local knowledge
Recife extremamente raso, com corais vivos afiados — esta é uma das ondas mais perigosas dos Mentawais e um takeoff mal executado ou um air-drop aqui te colocará sobre o recife seco, então espere cortes sérios, quebra de prancha e possíveis lesões. A onda é uma esquerda grossa, rápida e slabby que despenca forte na seção interna; ser atingido significa uma surra em muito pouca água. Correntes fortes empurram ao longo do recife em swells maiores, e um hold-down em um tubo que fecha é um risco real, então não surfe sem apoio e uma cabeça clara.
Greenbush é acessível apenas de barco, alcançada por charter ou lancha a partir da área de South Pagai; a maioria dos surfistas chega em uma viagem de barco pelos Mentawais e ancla no canal fora do recife. Remar a partir do canal e alinhar-se na crista — não há entrada fácil pela praia, e seu barco/bote é sua saída, então mantenha-o por perto para coletas e emergências. Vá em uma maré média a alta para manter um pouco mais de água sobre o recife.
Traga uma prancha específica para tubos em que você confie completamente — uma step-up rápida e com rocker baixo ou pintail (pense em 6'4"–6'10", dependendo do tamanho) que permita que você faça a queda vertical tardia e mantenha uma linha alta no tubo. Em dias maiores, aumente para uma step-up/semi-gun adequada; este não é um lugar para qualquer coisa que não te coloque na onda cedo e rapidamente.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Greenbush vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbush Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.2m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 9 km away | 1.7m | 1.5m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 10 km away | 1.7m | 1.5m 11s | 6 off | Good |
| 31 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
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.
1715 Google reviews
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.
1124 Google reviews
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.
3 Google reviews
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.
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
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.
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.