Majestics, known locally as Puraran Bay, is a right-hand reef break that hits an angled coral shelf and stands up beyond vertical before vortexing off. The result is a short but intense ride with an impressive power-to-size ratio.
When It Works
The reef draws swell from north to east (N-E), with east (E) swell the best match. It works from 0.9 m / 3 ft to 3.7 m / 12 ft, and you need at least that 3 ft to clear the coral and get the wave standing up properly. Consistency is on the fickle side, so it can be somewhat hit or miss. The window is tied to the habagat months, which conveniently line up with the typhoons that send the ideal E-NE swell this way.
Wind and Tide
A light southwest (SW) offshore is the crucial ingredient here, holding up the lips and shaping the wave. For tide, aim for mid to high tide on the push, with a rising tide generally the better call. Low tide can be ridden, but the coral sits close to the surface.
Local Tips
On small days intermediates can have fun, but once it gets overhead this becomes an expert's wave: only surfers with an air-drop game will make it into the heaving pits. The reef is live coral, and any fall at low tide tends to leave cuts that can turn into infections and fevers, which is a serious concern given how far it is from a hospital. The locals are usually cool, though the odd hassle in the lineup can come from zealous regulars and transplants worn down by how fickle the wave can be. Expect a moderately busy lineup when it turns on.
