The waves in the Mentawai archipelago are some of the most consistent on the planet thanks to their location within the Indian Ocean
There are more than 15 waves accessible to our resort. They range in diversity from small and easy to big and gnarly.The waves range from world class lefts and rights such as Kandui and Rifles to other mellower breaks like 4 Bobs or Beng Bengs for all levels of surfers. Depending on the winds and swell directions we drive on our speedboats looking for the best conditions. Every day is possible to find at least 3 feet offshore waves. The proximity of our resort to all these breaks and the short distance in between them makes it possible for us to explore several breaks in very little time.
There are more than 15 waves accessible to our resort. They range in diversity from small and easy to big and gnarly.The waves range from world class lefts and rights such as Kandui and Rifles to other mellower breaks like 4 Bobs or Beng Bengs for all levels of surfers. Depending on the winds and swell directions we drive on our speedboats looking for the best conditions. Every day is possible to find at least 3 feet offshore waves. The proximity of our resort to all these breaks and the short distance in between them makes it possible for us to explore several breaks in very little time.
SOUTH AREA
All of these waves are within a 10 minute speedboat ride.Kandui left
One of the best left handers in the world. Perfect on high tide, over 6 feet and with a slight off shore winds. Absolutely amazing from 8 to 12 feet, with its over 200 meters that turns into and endless huge barrel sections from beginning to end. Here you have all the chances to come out of the best and most intense barrel of your life.
It needs a considerable big west swell and south easterly winds.
Kandui insides
Inside of the bay, about 300 meters down the line, there is another point that breaks when Kandui is over 6 feet, and even though is a little shorter, it can be almost as intense and perfect as its big brother. It is better on high tide, otherwise it can be too close to the reef. It also needs a west swell.
A Frames
It is one of the most consistent lefts of the Mentawais. Located in front of the idyllic island of Pananggalat, makes this place a real pleasure just to be in the water. Normally it has two sections. A very consistent outside, breaking almost every day. It can be a lot of fun and this wave gets better as it gets bigger. Sometimes it can go all the way to the inside bowl, that offers a very fun barrel section, which works better on a big south swell at low tide.
4 Bobs
A short but fun right hander. Perfect with northertly winds and mid tides. Good for all levels of surfers. Best from 3 to 6 feet. Can be dangerous on low tide getting very shallow on a sharp coral reef.
Rifles
One of the longest and most perfect right handers in the world. When big south swells and northerly winds, it is definitely the wave to surf. More than 300 meters of pure perfection that can offer more than 4 barrel sections. An easy take off that puts you right in a perfect and endless wall where all you do is run and let its big barrel sections cover you up. Best at 5 to 8 feet, mid to high tide. It’s one of the reasons to visit the Mentawais, a real world class wave.
Little Nias
In the middle of the playground, this wave breaks left and right. Perfect for begginers. Good in all tides, usually breaks from 2 to 4 feet.
Pistols
About 200 meters further from the Riffles take off zone, this powerful wave puts you straight from the take off into a very fun barrel section. Breaks at all tides in deep water. Perfect in a south swell and northerly.
About 200 meters further from the Riffles take off zone, this powerful wave puts you straight from the take off into a very fun barrel section. Breaks at all tides in deep water. Perfect in a south swell and northerly.
Mainuk Island
Only 4 minutes from our resort there is the beautiful island of Mainuk with its impressive and powerful wave, Hideaways.Hideaways
One of the best and most consistent lefts in the Mentawais. It breaks over one of the most beautiful coral reefs in the area. Can be dangerous but a perfect pipeline on low tide. At 6 feet to 8 feet and off shore it is unbelievably perfect. An easy take off puts you straight into a very powerful barrel section. Without doubt one of the best waves of the area.
Botik Area
Botik rights
Very consistent but hard to surf because it is too fast and too shallow. Anywhere from 2 to 18 feet. From outside looks like pure perfection with northerly winds but in reality it is way too gnarly.
Botik lefts
A wave with several options, depending on the day can be very fun with a few barrel sections. Has to be on high tide and south winds.
Northern Area
Bank vaults
An absolutely amazing right hander that breaks in deep water. It is the big wave of the area. Breaks in all tides but at low it can be unforgiving. Handles up to 15 feet. Great take off with a big barrel section at the end. A classic Hawaiian style deep water wave.
An absolutely amazing right hander that breaks in deep water. It is the big wave of the area. Breaks in all tides but at low it can be unforgiving. Handles up to 15 feet. Great take off with a big barrel section at the end. A classic Hawaiian style deep water wave.
E bay
One of the best left handers in Mentawais. Perfect, round and powerful, it has it all. Under 5 feet, easy perfection with 2 nice barrel sections. When it is 6 feet and over it is just as perfect but it becomes very powerful and gnarly. Good at all tides but more hollow at low tide. Winds don’t affect this wave due to its unique location.
One of the best left handers in Mentawais. Perfect, round and powerful, it has it all. Under 5 feet, easy perfection with 2 nice barrel sections. When it is 6 feet and over it is just as perfect but it becomes very powerful and gnarly. Good at all tides but more hollow at low tide. Winds don’t affect this wave due to its unique location.
Beng beng
Close to E bay, about 2 minutes by speed boat, this playful left hander is perfect when the rest of the waves are small. From 3 to 6 feet, it is perfect for all levels of surfers. Quite often uncrowded and surrounded by natural beauty
Pitstops
One of the most photographed waves in the Mentawais for its perfect location, this wave has an easy take off that takes you to a short but very playful wall. The beach is one of the most spectacular in the area in terms of tropical scenery. Easy paddle from E bay. It s best at 3 to 5 feet, works on all tides.
Close to E bay, about 2 minutes by speed boat, this playful left hander is perfect when the rest of the waves are small. From 3 to 6 feet, it is perfect for all levels of surfers. Quite often uncrowded and surrounded by natural beauty
Pitstops
One of the most photographed waves in the Mentawais for its perfect location, this wave has an easy take off that takes you to a short but very playful wall. The beach is one of the most spectacular in the area in terms of tropical scenery. Easy paddle from E bay. It s best at 3 to 5 feet, works on all tides.
Sipora Area
Telescopes
On a west swell and southeasterly winds it can be one of the longest and most perfect lefts in Indonesia. More than 300 meters of perfect wall that makes this place a very sought after wave. It works on all tides.
On a west swell and southeasterly winds it can be one of the longest and most perfect lefts in Indonesia. More than 300 meters of perfect wall that makes this place a very sought after wave. It works on all tides.
Scarecrows
It’s a very fun and consistent left hander that holds big swells and a good option when the swell is small. It is best at 6 feet, with long deep water walls of perfection.
It’s a very fun and consistent left hander that holds big swells and a good option when the swell is small. It is best at 6 feet, with long deep water walls of perfection.
Icelands
It’s the big wave of the area. From 8 feet it is a very impressive take off and even though it is short, it can offer gigantic barrels. It is very close to Telescopes and a good option when the swell is small. Optimal at low tide.
It’s the big wave of the area. From 8 feet it is a very impressive take off and even though it is short, it can offer gigantic barrels. It is very close to Telescopes and a good option when the swell is small. Optimal at low tide.
The Waves