Telescopes
Also known as: Tellies
The North Sipora crown-jewel left - a long, forgiving-yet-world-class wall that lets a mixed-ability group all score; the ideal group anchor.
Best time to surf
Apr-Oct (dry season)
Shoulder season: Moderate - breaks on varied swells but less reliable and smaller Nov-Mar
The wave
Break type: Reef break
Bottom: Reef (coral) - not too sharp, has safer areas
Wave direction: Left
Typical wave length: Long - straight barrel off the take-off, then rippable walls to the 'Monkey's Corner' inside bend
Ideal swell: W / SW swell; breaks ~3-10ft (rippable small or with more south in it)
Ideal wind: Offshore SE / E
Working tide: Mid to high (really shallow at low tide)
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 3 (4 on a solid west swell when barreling; shallow at low tide)
Skill level: Intermediate+ - easy entry, clean readable walls, forgiving reef; a good intro to reef surfing
Options for a mixed group: Tikus / The Rat (beginner-friendly, near Aloita), Fish Face (beginner), Scarecrows (mellow multi-peak), 7 Palm Point
Safety & hazards
Shallow reef at low tide, inside sections, boat access only, remoteness
Puskesmas clinic and Rokot airstrip at Tuapejat/Sipora; serious cases to Padang by fast boat/ferry then flight; resort radio/sat/Starlink
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: 10-30 when on; spreads a crowd; no resident locals, mostly Sipora resort/charter guests
Access & parking: Boat access only; from Tuapejat ferry port ~10 min by car/bike then short boat; nearest Aloita Resort and Kingfisher Resort (North Sipora)
Surf schools & rental: Guiding via Aloita Resort and Kingfisher Resort; learn-to-surf better at nearby Tikus / Fish Face; charters World Surfaris / Perfect Wave
Water temp & wetsuit: ~28-29 C year-round; boardshorts / rashguard, no wetsuit (thin reef top for sun/coral)
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
Facilities: None at the break; facilities at Sipora resorts / charter boats
For non-surfers: Snorkeling (Aloita has good reef access), fishing, island/village visits, SUP, resort spa
Location
Nearest hub: Mentawai Islands (North Sipora / Playgrounds)
-2.0850, 99.5650 (approximate) (NW Sipora near Tuapejat)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: Surfline (Telescopes report) / Surf-Forecast / Windguru / Wannasurf (static)
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.