South Mentawai · Indonesia
Surfing Greenbush
A left reef in South Mentawai, Indonesia, for pro surfers.
Greenbush is a left on South Pagai that goes from deep water to very shallow reef in one step. It throws a thick barrel over coral, with the jungle right behind it.
It's for expert tube riders only. The takeoff is critical and there is no shoulder: the wave is the barrel. Guides only take people there when everything is right, with 4-8ft of SW swell, E-NE wind, the right tide and a capable group.
Photographers love it for the jungle backdrop. Bring a barrel board and a spare, wear booties and think about a helmet.
When to surf
Greenbush
Greenbush is at its best from April to October. Conditions it likes: SW swell, E-NE wind.
April to May: Good
Fewer boats and good swell
June to August: Prime
Peak season: maximum swell, maximum boats, book long ahead
September to October: Prime
Still good swell, fewer boats
November to March: Quiet
Small season: playful sizes, big discounts, empty lineups
The year across Mentawai Islands
Waves near Greenbush
Macaronis
9 kmSouth Mentawai · Left Reef · Intermediate / Advanced / Pro
Thunders
33 kmSouth Mentawai · Left & Right Reef · Advanced
Lance's Right (HT's)
51 kmSouth Mentawai · Right Reef · Advanced / Pro
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: The south splits into two hubs: Katiet under Lance's Right/HT's, and Macaronis' resort-and-anchorage bay on Pagai. All stays are full-board with transfers arranged from Tuapejat's ferry. Cash only south of Tuapejat, bring more rupiah than you think you need. Known places: Hollow Tree's Resort sits on Katiet beach with Lance's Right (HT's) in front and Lance's Left a short walk away, and Macaronis Resort is on the bay at Macaronis on North Pagai.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the South Mentawai guide.
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