Sipura

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name = Sipura


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location = South East Asia
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archipelago = Mentawai Islands
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area = 845 km²
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country = Indonesia
country admin divisions title = Province
country admin divisions = West Sumatra
country admin divisions title 1 = Regency
country admin divisions 1 = Mentawai Islands
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Sipura, or Sipora located off Sumatra in Indonesia, is the smallest and most developed of the four Mentawai Islands at only 845 km². The regency capital of the Mentawai Islands, Tua Pejat, is found on Sipora. An estimated 10-15% of the original rainforest remains on this island.

Sipora is a popular surfing destination. World-class surf spots Hollow Trees and Lance's Left break off the southern end of the island. Numerous excellent surf spots break in the northwestern region of this island including Telescopes, Iceland, and Scarecrows. The ocean swells are most consistent from April to October, but Sipora is a viable year-round surfing destination. Wind conditions can vary by the hour, and are often calm and glassy. For accommodation near Sipura, most surfers stay on yachts that can be chartered in Padang and motor between surf breaks as conditions change. Some visiting surfers choose to stay on the island itself at resorts or with local families in Tua Pajet.

The islands North Pagai ("Pagai Utara") and South Pagai ("Pagai Selatan") are situated to the south, and also have extensive surf breaks along their western coasts.

urf breaks

Northern:
* Iceland
* Telescopes
* Suicides

Western:
* Arik
* Seven palm point

Southern:
* Lances

References

*Indonesia (Guidebook) - page 437

ee also

Islands of Indonesia