Macaroni's, more commonly referred to as "Macca's" is one of the best performance lefts our planet has to offer. It is one of the premiere destination of every boat charter in the Mentawai's and more often than not there are a minimum of six boats camped out in front of it. Every magazine and surf video nowadays devotes an obscene amount of coverage to this wave, remarkably, it deserves it. The wave itself barrels graciously on the take-off before walling up into the most high performance oriented waves imaginable. To top it off, the scenery surrounding it is breathtaking as it sits comfortably inside a picturesque cove with emerald green water lapping its shores. The only downside to surfing Macaroni's is the fact that it's usually smaller than everywhere else because it faces an awkward direction. Macca's works best from three to six feet, it is possible to surf here during larger swells but the drops begin to look more like Teahupoo and the consequences become more substantial.
Our Advice: Get up at 5 am, and be ready to crack it by 5:45 am in order to get out there before anyone else, and get a little macas to yourself before the pack gets on it. Then, wait until the majority of the morning crowd goes in for lunch, and score it nearly empty for a second time in the same day!It works almost every time. Also, ask your guide where the line up spot is for the small take off zone. if you know, you can keep yourself in position while the rest of the crowd moves up, or down the point with the tide, and be in the perfect spot when the sets come, almost every time.
Recommended Board: Your favorite shortboard.
Zone: North Pagai
Overall Rating : 8/10
Best Size: 3-6 ft
Consistency: 7/10
Difficulty: 6/10
Bottom: Coral Reef
Reef Factor: 7/10
Length of Ride: 25 - 100 yards
Ability Level: Intermediate
Swell Direction: South/Southwest
Best Wind: None or Southeast
Best Tide: Medium
Video/Photo Access: Good.
Shore Access: Difficult at best
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