Difficulty 4
Break frequency 4
144 days a year
Wave Direction
Swell Direction
2.0m - 2.5m Swell
Wind Direction
Tide
spot author
Username: Muadib
Date created: 12/02/2009
recommended board
- Shaper: Walden
- Design: Magic Model
- Sizes: 8'0 to 9'6"
- Surfer Weight: >85kg to all weights
The Magic Model is one of the most sophisticated longboards ever designed. Originally built in 1981, the magic model was years ahead of its time and has become the prototype of the modern longboard. The Orig... Read more
general information
Nicely protected from SE winds - offshore in fact. Swell energy does have to bend a good way around Karamajet Island to arrive at the 4 Bobs area here but it makes for a fattish fun slider best suited to longboards of funboards here at Karangbat.
A nice way to ease into the Mentawais or just a change of pace in general from the balls to the wall action on the prime spots. Less crowded = more casual
Wave length
50-100m
Best months
April - August
Equipment
Short board, Long board
Wave type
Standard
Access
Standard Paddle, Boat/Jet Ski
Hazards
Reef/Rock
5 Day Forecast
5 day forecast not available.
Air - Sea - Swell - Wind
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