Tikus (Sipora)

Tikus is a left-hand reef-coral break near the northern tip of Sipora Island (Central Mentawai). The wave is repeatedly described as fun and rippable, with classic fast peelers and occasional hollow sections. Different sources characterize the experience as approachable for many surfers but capable of delivering more advanced, faster rides and barrels as swell size increases. Wave conditions are strongly tied to swell size and direction. It starts working around 1.0–1.5 m and can hold up to about 2.5 m+ (with another swell window described as roughly 0.9–3.0 m, waist-high to double overhead). The break is typically best on west to southwest swells (preferring southwest–west and also west/southwest components), and it’s a left that can run long—commonly normal rides in the 50–150 m range, with good day lengths reported as longer (150–300 m) and occasional very long rides. Wind is another key driver: S–SE offshore winds are preferred and help shave/clean the face. Trade winds are reported as the main pattern, with typical ranges around 10–20 knots in one set of data and 5–15 knots in another. Best surf months are consistently reported as April through October (with peak periods commonly described as May to September in one source). Offshore conditions can be less reliable at times, and NE/E winds are noted to potentially reduce quality. Access and safety are central. The break is reef-based (coral/sharp rocks) and can become exposed at low tide, so entry and exit require careful planning. Rescue services are not reported on-site; serious injuries may require evacuation (with medical facilities indicated in Tuapejat and more serious cases requiring travel to Padang). Practically, access is typically achieved by boat and/or resort-guided trips, and the spot is commonly uncrowded compared with larger Mentawai peaks.