Is January a good time for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right?
January is a good month for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right (best: July–September). Waves 0.9 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Mentawai Islands – Lance's RightEvery 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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 27 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in January →Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right
- HT'S surf camp katiet 0.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right?
January is a good month for surfing at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right (best: July–September). Waves 0.9 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right in January?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right in January?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mentawai Islands – Lance's Right in January?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 27 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Sumatra – Krui (1.6 m waves), Mentawai Islands – Macaronis (1.4 m waves) & Nias – Sorake Beach (1.4 m waves).
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