Spot Guide · Mentawai
Lance's Right / HT's is a catalogued surf break in Mentawai. This baseline guide uses a regional estimate for the typical reef break, seasonal swell exposure, and lineup risk; confirm conditions locally before paddling out.
Conditions
Modelled swell, wind, tide, and a seven-day outlook. This is a forecast, not a live observation at the reef.
Lance's Right / HT's is a catalogued surf break in Mentawai. This baseline guide uses a regional estimate for the typical reef break, seasonal swell exposure, and lineup risk; confirm conditions locally before paddling out.
Board & level fit
Shortboard · high confidence
A performance board matches the wave's speed and power.
Intermediates may fit only below roughly four feet; Surgeon’s Table is shallow.
Intermediate · medium confidence
Only suitable for confident surfers in gentler windows.
Intermediates may fit only below roughly four feet; Surgeon’s Table is shallow.
Advanced · high confidence
The wave's pace, reef and consequence favour advanced surfers.
Intermediates may fit only below roughly four feet; Surgeon’s Table is shallow.
Expert · medium confidence
Heavy or fast sections can require expert judgement.
Intermediates may fit only below roughly four feet; Surgeon’s Table is shallow.
This is evidence-led discovery guidance, not a safety rating. Swell, tide, wind, reef depth, and section choice can change the fit.
Shallow reef, Remote access. Respect the pecking order and give way to locals who surf here daily. See our surf etiquette guide →