Sticks is named after the famous stilt fisherman who often uses this reef to catch their dinner. But don’t mistake where they currently are for this spot, the stilts move every 3-6 months and there are a couple of reefs they use that you definitely don’t want to surf – just head to Sticks Point Cafe and you’ll find it, they have a great cheap amazing lunch too!

At a glance:

• Wave type: Semi-reef break

• Wave direction: Lefts and rights

• Takeoff: Moderate

• Rides: 50 – 200 meters

• Level:  Intermediates

• Paddle out: Medium and easy

• Crowds: Busy

The right here is beautiful offering 200-meter rides with multiple sections to get through. When the swell is pumping this is a great spot where you’ll often have the peak all to yourself so you can really dial in those turns.

Sticks was the spot I fell in love with when I first visited Ahangama. This chest-deep semi-reef break is the perfect spot for intermediates looking to step up and find a wave with more power and a better shape.

The left has a nice fun wall that can offer up to 100-meter fast rides. Just watch out if you ride to the end because it gets super shallow on top of a sharp reef and it’s easy to get stuck behind the break.