Surfing the Macaronis
Listed under Surfing in Indonesia.
The Macaronis powerful left and right reef breaks are best surfed using a boat charter. You also need to use a bigger board. Waves can be hollow and are best up to eight feet.
The Macaronis are for advanced surfers only. Make sure you take your first aid kit and take precautions against mosquitos.
Written by 
Merrick Davis.
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Written by 
Ian Wilson.
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