Surf spot

Shark Pit

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Country: Indonesia, Sumatra Islands
Coordinates: 0.6023, 97.6843

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.5	1.5	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1.1	1.3	1.3	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.7	1.7	1.7	1.8	1.8	1.8	1.6	1.7	1.7
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Wave period (s)	12.2	12.1	12	12.2	12.1	11.4	12.3	12.2	12.2	12.1	12.1	12	11.9	11.8	11.3	11.2	11.2	11.2	11.3	11.3	11.3	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.9	11.9	11.7	11.7	11.7	11.5	11.3	11.1	10.7	10.7	10.7	11.1	11.1	11.2	11.3	10.6	9.8	12.8	12.4	12.9	12.8	12.8	12.8	12.9	12.8	12.7	12.6	12.3	12.2	12.3	11.8	11.4
Wave energy (kJ)	1088	983	912	860	800	590	640	700	682	653	636	614	592	582	559	535	520	506	496	501	486	489	489	489	483	483	477	463	449	433	415	404	327	316	305	343	332	335	344	269	192	411	524	598	698	783	867	917	954	969	976	967	943	788	843	794
Wind speed (km/h)	1.8	2.3	2.4	3.6	2.8	3.4	7.3	5.6	3.3	4.5	4.6	4	7.9	5.2	4.3	1.8	0.5	2	1.9	5.7	6.2	4.3	2.1	3.4	4	3.5	4.4	6.9	9.2	10.2	8.5	9.5	7.6	6.6	5.9	8.9	16.4	11.9	8.6	4.5	4.8	3.3	2.3	5.4	8	5.4	1.8	3.3	6.5	5.5	7.1	9.5	9.9	7.2	2.3	1.3
Wind direction	SEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	NEGlassy	NWGlassy	WSWGlassy	WNWCross-on	NWOnshore	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	NNEGlassy	EGlassy	SECross-off	SSWOffshore	SWGlassy	SGlassy	NWGlassy	NWGlassy	NNEGlassy	SSEOffshore	SOffshore	SSWGlassy	WSWGlassy	NNEGlassy	NGlassy	NNEGlassy	NEGlassy	ECross-off	SEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SSEOffshore	SEOffshore	ESECross-off	ECross	NNECross-on	NWOnshore	NWOnshore	WNWCross-on	NNWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NEGlassy	SEGlassy	SOffshore	SOffshore	SSWCross-off	SWGlassy	NNWGlassy	NOnshore	NOnshore	NNWOnshore	NWCross-on	SWCross-off	SOffshore	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy

Shark Pit is a heavy, high-performance surf spot in the Mentawai region of Sumatra, Indonesia—best known for its powerful, hollow left-hand reef break and the kind of waves that appeal to experienced surfers looking for a challenge.

Quick description

Type: Reef break
Break direction: Mostly left
Wave quality: Fast, steep, and often barreling
Best for: Advanced to expert surfers
Vibe: Remote, uncrowded, and serious

What the wave is like

Shark Pit tends to produce short, intense rides on a shallow reef. When conditions line up, it can offer heavy tubes and sharp, technical sections, making it a favorite for surfers chasing powerful Indo waves. It’s not usually a mellow cruise—this is a wave that rewards good positioning, quick reflexes, and confidence in bigger, pushier surf.

Conditions and hazards

Works best with the right swell direction and size
Needs clean winds to stay organized
The reef is shallow, so wipeouts can be dangerous
Local currents and strong energy can make it unforgiving

Ideal surfer level

This spot is generally not recommended for beginners or intermediates. It’s better suited to surfers who are comfortable: - surfing reefs, - dealing with hold-down risk, - and taking off on steep, fast-breaking waves.

Overall feel

Shark Pit has the classic remote Indonesian reef-break intensity: beautiful water, powerful surf, and a wave that can light up hard when the ocean cooperates.