Lance's Right

Surf Guide

Probably the most photographed wave in world over the last ten plus years, Lance's Right is a front-lit tube studio. The barreling right-hander is a must stop for most Mentawai boat trips, which makes it one of the most crowded. The irony is, as perfect as it looks, the wave is deceptively challenging, and a slab of reef known as the "surgeon's table" awaits the flesh of the under prepared. The take-off zone at the top is the only practical entry point, as the wave barrels lightening fast without much of a shoulder. Turns are mostly reserved for post-barrel cut backs or the occasional lipper. Lance's Right is positioned on the eastern side of Sipora, which means it requires a southwest swell big enough to wrap around the southern tip of the island. A land camp has recently opened here, and there a number of locals now mixing in with the usual charters. Click here to download Surfline's Mentawais Surf Guide pdf.