Telescopes
Mentawai South · Indonesia
Long left-hand reefgood for advanced surfers
Long left with barrel sections. Best wind — E/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Long left-hand reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | -2.036, 99.565 |
FAQ
Is Telescopes good for beginners?
Telescopes is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Telescopes today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#mentawai-south/telescopes. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Mentawai South
- Lance's Left — Left-hand reef, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Lance's Right (HT's) — surf spot, advanced surfers
- Macaronis — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Pasta Point — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers