Mentawai, Indonesia

E-Bay

E-Bay is a powerful left-hand reef break that produces tubular waves from takeoff to finish, with the barrels intensifying and hollowing as swell size increases. The wave breaks between waist-high and triple-overhead, with two prominent reef formations creating the primary barrel sections. It works on all tides but delivers the most perfect tubes at low…

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E-Bay is a powerful left-hand reef break that produces tubular waves from takeoff to finish, with the barrels intensifying and hollowing as swell size increases. The wave breaks between waist-high and triple-overhead, with two prominent reef formations creating the primary barrel sections. It works on all tides but delivers the most perfect tubes at low tide, though it's surfable on higher tides as well. Best swell comes from the west to southwest, with north-northwest winds providing clean offshore conditions. The break handles reasonably consistent groundswells during the dry season and can attract crowds when conditions align.

Most accessible via boat from nearby surf camps on Masokut Island, with some camps situated just a short walk from the break. The wave requires intermediate to advanced skill due to its power and the sharp, shallow reef that demands respect during low tide and smaller swell windows. Masokut Island, also known as Nyang Nyang, lies in the Playgrounds region and serves as home to multiple surf camps that offer daily boat access to the break.

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