Mentawaiis Surf Trips

Mentawaiis Surf Trips

MENTAWAI ISLANDS

The Mentawai Islands are an archipelago of islands located just off the coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. The islands are rich in the culture of the local people and the area is one of the most remote that you will ever travel to ... as an added bonus, these islands offer some of the best surf to be found anywhere! The best way to surf the area is by boat. This gives you the freedom to move easily between breaks and get the best waves depending on swell and wind. The charters are usually set dates and a set number of days but they can also be tailored specifically to your needs. Each boat has a run-about to take you to the action quickly and ensure that you reach the waves in as least time as possible.

Largely unaffected by the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami tragedy, the Mentawai Islands offer some of the best surf to be found anywhere. This archipelago of Islands attracts swells all year round with the swell being bigger towards the middle of the year. The waves are generally 4 - 6ft and can reach the 10 - 15 ft range occasionally. The variety of waves here means that all standards of surfers will enjoy the Mentawai Islands.

Resorts, Surf Camps and Boat Trips in Indonesia:
Check out Aloita Resort and Spa, Dreamweaver Surfing Adventures and G-Land Jungle Surf Camp

Weather: The Mentawai Islands have an equatorial climate being just located below the equator. Temperatures average around 30 degrees Celsius all year round. The wet season occurs October to March, but can sometimes start earlier or go a little bit longer - this area is not consistent with Bali. As with all tropical climates the humidity at this time can be oppressive. The dry season occurs from April to September, with less humidity, dry days and sunnier weather. Most rainfall in the Mentawai's will occur during the wet season, but downpours are typical and can occur at anytime, usually not lasting too long.