Green Bush

Green Bush is a left-hand reef break that produces hollow, thick-lipped barrels over a shallow, sharp coral reef. The wave requires high tide (at least one meter) to provide enough water depth over the exposed bottom; conditions deteriorate significantly as the tide drops. South to southwest groundswells combined with northeasterly winds create the cleanest faces, and the break fires consistently on swells in the four-to-ten-foot range during the dry season months of May through October.

This break was discovered as part of the wave exploration wave across the Mentawai Islands beginning in the 1990s. While there is no record of major competitions held at the spot, it has become a destination for advanced barrel riders; documented surfers who have scored memorable sessions there include Icaro Ronchi, Brayden Drew, Gabriel Villaran, Jacob Szekely, and Nathan Florence.

Green Bush sits on the northern Pagai Island in the southern Mentawais, accessible only by boat from the main islands. The wave breaks along the eastern edge of a large bay framed by tropical forest. Access requires careful timing with tidal cycles—paddling out during high tide is manageable, but the approach becomes treacherous at mid and low tide when the reef lies dangerously shallow. The shallow coral has caused injuries to even experienced surfers caught in unpredictable conditions.