Hideaways surf break is another slice of surfing perfection in the Mentawai Islands. At Hideaways, different conditions provide a wide variety of wave types. Some days barrels are long, deep and fast, while other days barrels can be bowly moving slowly down the reef making good practice for dragging under the hood to position yourself nicely. If you’re an advanced surfer, you will sit further up the lineup on the ledge where Hideaways barrels long and deep over shallow reef. Less experienced surfers sit further down the reef where the wave mellows out, providing a lip to hit and shoulder to cut back on.
Hideaways is one of the cleaner and gnarlier breaks you’ll find in the area. A hollow barrel, this break opens to a steep shoulder bowling left towards the channel. Keep your eye on the forecast for a solid West swell with a short period. If this coincides with light wind, you can expect near perfect conditions. Beware of low tides as the shallow section of coral heads below has been known to claim a few heads. Great for expert surfers. Intermediate surfers should take caution, and beginner surfers should head elsewhere.
Wave type:
Reef break.
Wave difficulty:
Experienced upwards.
What way does Hideaways break:
Left.
Sea bottom:
Colourful coral heads.
Booties:
Not necessary.
Surfboard type:
Sharp pintail to step up surfboard.
Crowd factor:
Can be crowded under ideal conditions.
Hazards:
Ledgy take-offs, low tide, coral heads and currents on an outgoing tide.
Best swell direction:
West-southwest.
Best wind direction:
Southeast.
What tide does Hideaways work best on:
Mid to high tide.
Best tide movement for surfing:
Rising.
How consistent is the surf:
Consistent.
Best time of year for waves at Hideaways:
April – October.
What is the vibe like in the lineup:
Can be intense when it gets gnarly.
What other names does Hideaways go by?
Mainu Island or Mentawai Pipeline.
Paddling out at Hideaways:
Unless you’re staying at the WavePark Resort (just a 5 minute walk down the beach from Hideaways), you’ll have to access Hideaways by boat. A quick ride Southwest of Masokut Island or North of Karangmajat Island will leave you in this near-perfect wave. Steer clear of this break at low tide unless you know how to stay off the reef.
LOCATION
Where is Hideaways surf spot?
Hideaways breaks off the Western coastline of a small island in the Playgrounds area of Mentawai Islands Regency called Siaim Island.
How to get to Hideaways?
Hit the following link on how to get to the Mentawai Islands.
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