Thunders
Mentawai, Indonesia · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.9m
- Period
- 11.7s
- Wind
- 8 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h055-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Asia/Jakarta local
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Thunders is a reef break over coral in Mentawai, Indonesia. It's at its best on 0.6–1.7999999999999998m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, S, SW
- Best wind direction
- NE, E, SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.6m – 1.7999999999999998m
Thunders surf FAQ
Is Thunders good for beginners?+
Thunders is a reef break over coral, usually breaking in the 0.6–1.7999999999999998m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Thunders?+
Different days call for different boards. Thunders handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Thunders?+
Look for 0.6–1.7999999999999998m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / E / SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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