4 Bobs is a short, playful right-hander located directly in front of Kandui Resort's restaurant. Swells that break here wrap considerably around the south end of the island and break over a relatively safe reef. If you're fast you can take off deep and try to float the first section where most people take off; otherwise, most of the time it's strictly a one or two turn wave, but fun none the less. At extreme high tides, 4-bob's becomes a right, and left peak, and even throws some decent tube sections. Ironically, despite it's relatively tame appeal, 4 Bobs is a perennial favorite to almost every person who surfs it.
Our Advice: 4 Bobs is a great wave for people of all abilities. It can get a bit shallow at low tide so you need to watch yourself but all in all, it's one of the most rippable alternative's in the Mentawai's. At around 4 foot, and up, at high tide, and if you are on a long board, you can fade where most people kick out, and conect it across the inside for a ride 3 times longer than normal.
Recommended Board: Any type of board works great here.
Zone: Playgrounds
Overall Rating: 6/19
Best Size: 3-5 ft
Consistency: 9/10
Difficulty: 3/10
Bottom: Live Coral Reef
Reef Factor: 7/10
Length of Ride: 25 - 60 yards
Ability Level: Intermediate
Swell Direction: South/Southwest
Best Wind: None or West
Best Tide: Medium - High
Video/Photo Access: Excellent
Shore Access: Easy but far from the
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