1 / 6

Types Of Surf Breaks and The Kinds You Get In The Mentawai Islands

Some waves are fast and some are silent. Some major waves that are found in Mentawai are Lance's Right, Lance's Left, Green Bush, Beach Break, Rifles and Bintangs. Know all about the types of surf breaks and the kinds we get in the Mentawai Islands before planning your next Mentawai surf trip.<br>

HTsResort
Download Presentation

Types Of Surf Breaks and The Kinds You Get In The Mentawai Islands

An Image/Link below is provided (as is) to download presentation Download Policy: Content on the Website is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use and may not be sold / licensed / shared on other websites without getting consent from its author. Content is provided to you AS IS for your information and personal use only. Download presentation by click this link. While downloading, if for some reason you are not able to download a presentation, the publisher may have deleted the file from their server. During download, if you can't get a presentation, the file might be deleted by the publisher.

E N D

Presentation Transcript

  1. SURFING BEACHES VACATION SURF- BREAKS AND THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS INSIDE THE ISSUE THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS THE TYPES OF SURF BREAKS WE COMMONLY SEE KINDS OF WAVES YOU GET AT THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS

  2. KNOW THE MENTAWAIS PAGE 01 MENTAWAI ISLANDS THINKING OF TAKING YOUR LONG-AWAITED VACATION IN THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS LET’S KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL SURFING DESTINATION. Where Islands? The situated off the coast of West Sumatra in Indonesia. It’s in the Northern part of Indonesia. The islands are somewhere around 150km off the coast and consist of around 70 individual islands. Most islands are uninhabited which is why people from across the globe love the serenity and natural beauty of the place. Are The Mentawai Mentawai islands is home to some of the most beautiful surf spots in the whole world. Be it the tropical islands, clear and warm waters, thrilling waves and also the remoteness of the place; all makes it a dream surf destination for all the surf enthusiasts. If you are thinking of taking your long- awaited vacation Mentawai Islands, then wait no further and start preparing for the adventure-filled experience. crystal Mentawai Islands are in the

  3. TYPES OF SURF BREAKS PAGE 02 TYPES OF SURF- BREAKS WE COMMONLY SEE It is always advised to know about the types of surfs that exist before you plan a surf holiday. Though theoretical knowledge doesn't really help you while surfing, until you have prior experience, it is always good to acquire as much knowledge as possible. Beach breaks:  This type of waves generally breaks over a sandy bottom hence the name beach break. These forms of waves break towards the end and can take many shapes. There is a certain period when these waves form so you should also know about the best time to witness it. The waves that you often see as a result of the sandbanks are either powerful or hollow depending on the time of the year. Reef breaks:  At reef breaks, the waves break over a rocky bottom. You get to see a clear channel next to the line-up generally, and through that, you can paddle out. Point breaks:  Point breaks form as a result of a point break peel for a longer than expected time.

  4. KNOW THE WAVES PAGE 03 LANCE'S LEFT BEACH BREAK LANCE'S RIGHT MENTAWAI ISLANDS Let’s have a look on the kinds of waves that you can expect to see or might see when you get to the Mentawai Islands. Lance's Left: This wave is famous for its consistency. It’s one of the most surfed and crowd-pleaser. It offers a barrel of the takeoff when the swell direction is right and a long open face to try multiple manoeuvres down the line. Beach Break: A short bike ride away from our  surf resort, it offers beautiful crystal clear left and right peaks. The waves can either be powerful or hollow depending on the time of the year. Lance's Right: Known locally as HT’s or Hollow Tree’s is one of the best and most consistent fast, barreling right-handers in the world. This wave, located off the Sipore Island, is for intermediate and advanced surfers. KINDS OF WAVES THAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE WHEN YOU GET TO THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS

  5. KNOW THE WAVES PAGE 04 RIFLES BINTANGS GREEN BUSH KINDS OF WAVES Rifles: This form of wave is all about straight line speed with barely any unusual turns or twists. As soon as the wind goes west, the wave eases off and rifles start taking speed. You would love to watch it or take part. Bintangs: On medium swells, it offers a short but thrilling barrel. Some hundred yards away from the Lance’s Left, Bintangs are less crowded and have shifting peaks, which may be fun or may test your surfing ability. Green Bush: This wave is only for the advanced surfers as it has seemingly no exit. Framed by a lush tropical forest on the eastern edge it is one of the most attractive, and rippable waves around. CONTINUED

  6. KEEP GOING PAGE 05 DON’T WAIT AND GET THE BALL ROLLING! Pack your bags and be ready for unseen and unexplored trails of natural beauty in the Mentawai Islands. Its gonna be a decision you would cherish for life. Connect to HT Resort to plan your Mentawai trip effectively.

More Related