Telescopes

Telescopes Surf Spot Details

Wave Quality Rating	4
Type of Wave	Reef break
Direction of Wave	Left
Bottom	Coral reef
Difficulty	Intermediate surfer
Crowd Level	Packed
Hazards	none

General Description

Telescopes is a consistent left hand reef break in the tropical waters of the Mentawai Islands. The break is only accessible by boat but this does not stop if from getting busy.

Works best on a south west swell with a south east wind. Breaks from 3-10ft, is really shallow at low tide and best surfed at mid tide.
The wave is not too scarey and is a good introduction to surfing a coral reef. Plenty of opportunity to get barreled.

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General Info

How to get there

Accessible by boat only so best arrange a trip in advance.

Where to Stay

Access & Parking Info / Cost

Park your boat for free near the break!

When its Flat?

Fishing, spear fishing, snorkeling, swimming, more fishing. Oh, fishing.

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