Bintangs
Also known as: Binnies
Underrated South Sipora right - slabby take-off, bowly wall, and space away from the HTs crowds.
Best time to surf
Apr-Oct; peak May-Sep
Shoulder season: Wet shoulder still produces; warm water year-round
The wave
Break type: Reef break
Bottom: Reef (shallow coral)
Wave direction: Right
Typical wave length: Slabby take-off barrel into a bowly wall; relatively short; fun under 4ft, thicker on size
Ideal swell: SW/S groundswell; best 4-8ft
Ideal wind: Offshore with the prevailing dry-season pattern
Working tide: Caution at lower tides (shallow reef); the channel offers a safe paddle
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 3-4
Skill level: Intermediate-to-advanced (sources disagree - see README)
Options for a mixed group: An uncrowded alternative a 5-min boat from Lance's Left; not a beginner spot - pair with Beng Beng/Lance's Left for a mixed charter.
Safety & hazards
Shallow coral reef (esp. low tide); current; technical take-offs; remoteness
Very remote; charter boats are the de-facto rescue; nearest hospital at Padang (hours by boat); limited offshore signal
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: Quiet (~5-15 surfers); the 'under the noses of the crowds' option
Access & parking: Boat, ~5-min ride from Lance's Left / the anchorage
Surf schools & rental: Not a lesson break; guiding via charter captains or HTs Resort; bring your own quiver
Water temp & wetsuit: ~28-29 C year-round; boardshorts, no wetsuit
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
Facilities: Minimal at the break; services on the charter boat or at HTs Resort
For non-surfers: Very limited - island beaches, village visits, snorkelling
Location
Nearest hub: Mentawai Islands (Katiet / Sipora)
-2.2500, 99.5700 (approximate)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: Surfline / Surf Indonesia / charter-operator spot info (live swell/wind is runtime)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.