Peanuts (Oenggaut)

Peanuts (Oenggaut) is an exposed right-hand reef break on Rote Island, set in/near the Oenggaut village area. It’s described as dependable with generally clean, well-formed faces during the dry season, and is known for staying almost always empty. Reef and rock hazards are a key part of the experience, so entry and wave selection matter. Wind-wise, the spot sits under consistent trade winds, commonly described as easterly to southeast. These winds are reported as offshore for surfing conditions, helping groom the wave faces. Best surf timing is consistently reported in the dry season window, with May through October highlighted; some sources point specifically to August for peak reliability. Swell direction and swell mix are important: the best conditions are reported when a southwest swell combines with the offshore trade-wind direction. On the wave itself, Peanuts is generally characterized as a peeling reef right, typically offering a medium ride length (commonly described around 50–100 meters), with the potential for longer runs on bigger days if the full break connects. Safety planning should be treated as non-optional. Hazards include rocks, reef, shallow reef sections at low tide, and sea urchins. Rescue and medical resources are limited on Rote, so it’s important to ride with conservative margins, use appropriate protective gear, and be mindful of tide timing and local access patterns to the reef.