Bank Vaults
Mentawai Islands · Indonesia
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A heavy, thick-lipped right that doubles up over the reef vault — one of the chain's most powerful waves, best left to the chargers when the swell jacks and the trades hold.
Today's surf at Bank Vaults
Updated 17:14 spot time
Bank Vaults surf report for Sunday 27 Sept: waves 2.0 m–2.5 m double overhead+, 2.0 m SSW swell at 14.1 s. Wind up to 22 km/h NNE. Water 29°C. Best surf window around 18:00 — epic (4.5/5) with 19 km/h SE wind.
Snapshot from the Sunday 27 Sept build — the live hourly forecast below updates every hour.
10-day forecast
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Wave height & period
Wind
| Time | Rating | Waves | Swell | Wind | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Know before you go
Best swell
S–SW
Best wind
E–SE
Ideal size
4–12 ft
Break type
Reef break
Best season
March–November
Crowd
Light
Safety: Expert-only water — heavy hold-downs, strong currents and serious consequences. Paddle out only at sizes you have real experience in, and never alone. Shallow reef or coral — know the tide stage and where the channel is before you paddle out.
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