Description:

One of the Mentawais’ longest, best and meanest righthanders, with a 500 yard rollercoaster ride of long tubes section, spliced with whackable walls and super shallow sectiony dry bits.

History:

Rifles was originally kept quite and had a mythical reputation. The area is now dotted with landcamps, but at least the reality has matched the myth. Definitely one of the best rights in all of Indonesia.

Death Factor:

It’s a fairly heavy wave as it needs a really solid swell and only starts to show true form at six feet plus. Coming out of deep water and exploding with huge power on a ever shallowing reef this is serious wave for serious surfers only.

Why you must surf it?

What part of the “the best right in Indonesia” didn’t you understand?

Logistics:

The Kanduis land camp is on the pristine island, while other camps now dot the area adding the boat crowds. However the long line-up, sectiony nature and power means crowds aren’t too huge a factor.

Performers:

Shane Dorian spends a fair bit of time here and goes alright in the tube, while last year Mark Mathews scored the barrel of the season.

Season/swell:

Lights up in big winter south swells and light north winds.

Expense:

The No Kanduis landcamp aint cheap, but its position is ridiculous. Rifles on one side, No Kanduis on the other, a beautiful white beach lagoon and numerous other waves within a short boat ride.