# Sipora

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Island in West Sumatra, Indonesia

This article is about an island. For the technology company, see [Sipura Technology](/source/Sipura_Technology).

Sipora Geography Location Southeast Asia Coordinates 2°11′S 99°38′E / 2.183°S 99.633°E / -2.183; 99.633 Archipelago Mentawai Islands Area 620.73 km2 (239.67 sq mi) Administration Indonesia Province West Sumatra Regency Mentawai Islands Demographics Population 24,655 (mid 2024 estimate [1]) Pop. density 39.72/km2 (102.87/sq mi)

**Sipora** ([Indonesian](/source/Indonesian_language): *Sipora* or sometimes spelled *Sipura*) located off [Sumatra](/source/Sumatra) in the [West Sumatra](/source/West_Sumatra) Province of [Indonesia](/source/Indonesia), is the second-smallest and most developed of the four [Mentawai Islands](/source/Mentawai_Islands) at only 620.73 km2. It had a population of 17,557 at the 2010 Census[2] and 21,901 at the 2020 Census;[3] the official estimate as at mid 2024 was 24,655.[1] The regency capital of the Mentawai Islands, [Tuapejat](/source/Tua_Pejat), is found on Sipora. An estimated 10-15% of the original rainforest remains on this island.

Sipora is a [surfing](/source/Surfing) destination. Surf spots **[Lance's Right](/source/Lance's_Right)** and **Lance's Left** break off the southern end of the island – named after the man who found them, Australian surfer Lance Knight. 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 Sipora, most surfers stay on yachts that can be chartered in [Padang](/source/Padang%2C_Indonesia) 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 Tuapejat.

The islands of [North Pagai](/source/North_Pagai) (*Pagai Utara*) and [South Pagai](/source/South_Pagai) (*Pagai Selatan*) are situated to the south, and also have surf breaks along their western coasts. The fourth and largest of the Mentawai Islands – [Siberut](/source/Siberut) – is situated to the north of Sipora, from which it is separated by the Bunga Laut Strait.

## Surf breaks

Northern:

- Iceland

- Telescopes

- Scarecrows

Western:

- Arik

- Seven palm point

Southern:

- Lance's Left and [Lance's Right (HT'S)](/source/Lance's_Right).

## See also

- [Islands portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Islands)

- [List of islands of Indonesia](/source/List_of_islands_of_Indonesia)

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Badan_Pusat_Statistik_2025_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Badan_Pusat_Statistik_2025_1-1) Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 28 February 2025, *Kabupaten Kepulauan Mentawai Dalam Angka 2025* (Katalog-BPS 1102001.1301)

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Biro Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2011.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Badan Pusat Statistik, Jakarta, 2021.

- [Lonely Planet](/source/Lonely_Planet) :[*Indonesia*](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Indonesia_(Lonely_Planet)&action=edit&redlink=1) – page 437

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