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MENTAWAI SURFING INFORMATION
The Mentawai Islands lie
roughly 100 km off of the west coast of Sumatra in
Indonesia. They consist of 4 mai
n
islands with many smaller islands scattered throughout.
From north to south, the main islands are Siberut,
Sipora, North Pagi, and South Pagi. These islands block
most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but
they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world.
Access to the islands is by sea only with regular
ferries to the main trading ports, but by far the best
way to access the surf is by charter boat.
The Mentawais is the ultimate surf trip. The Mentawais
are located some 130 km off the west coast of West
Sumatra and the island chain offers some of the best
surf to be found anywhere in the world
Selecting
your
surf charter boat may frankly be the most important
decision you make while planning your Mentawais trip.
The quality and maintenance of the vessel, the charter
operation at large, and the experience of the captain
and crew will make or break your trip. Wavehunters
offers 9 surf charter boats in the Mentawais. We have
opted to work with these vessels because each of these
boats in our experience offers a competitive or tactical
edge over other Mentawais vessels. Each of these vessels
and their crews have logged a minimum of 3-10 years
experience in the Mentawais islands. Each of these boats
and/or their skippers and crews have a positive track
record for a minimum of 3-10 seasons which speaks for
itself.
When to go:
The Mentawais
receive large swells between the months of May and
October with waves ranging up to (and over) fifteen
feet. When the swells are large there is often the
opportunity to surf smaller breaks. There are swells
year round and always good waves to be found for all
skill levels, from pro to amateur. There is also good
fishing, diving, and trekking
The best spots:
There are four
large Mentawai islands and many smaller islands
scattered throughout. The most northerly is Siberut
which contains an amazing area of world class in a five
mile radius. Also to the North there are the Tellos
Islands and the island of Nias.
Immediately
to
the south is Sipora which is home to world famous waves
such as Telescopes and HT's. A little way to the south
are North and South Pagai. Home to Maccaroni's,
Thunder's, and many more world class spots you've never
even heard of.
Indonesia is one of the most consistent surf
destinations in the world. The Mentawai islands block
most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but
they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world.
Access to the islands is by sea only with regular
ferries to the main trading ports, but by far the best
way to access the surf is by charter boat.
Links:
http://www.surfing-mentawais.com
http://www.freedomsurfing.com
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