Is October a good time for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis?
October is a good month for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (best: July–August). Waves 1.6 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Mentawai Islands – MacaronisEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 26 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in October
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OctGOOD
Krui
Sumatra · Indonesia
1.9 m waves28° water29° air
514 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ TKG 139 km
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OctGOOD
Sorake Beach
Nias · Indonesia
1.7 m waves30° water28° air
448 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ GNS 67 km
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OctGOOD
Lance's Right
Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
1 m waves29° water29° air
48 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ PDG 182 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in October →Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis?
October is a good month for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (best: July–August). Waves 1.6 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis in October?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis in October?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mentawai Islands – Macaronis in October?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 26 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Sumatra – Krui (1.9 m waves), Nias – Sorake Beach (1.7 m waves) & Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right (1 m waves).
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