Depending what are you looking for the best months to score your dream waves (bigger swells) are May to August. May and June is the best time to score right handers, whereas August and September is better for the left handers. But also months like February to April and October to November are really good months to find the perfect wave. Waves like Burgerworld, McDonalds are surferable then. Best months for longboarders are in February to April and then mid October through November.

It depends on the swell. When it’s bigger, many spots work and the lineup can be empty. With smaller swell, fewer spots break and you may share the waves with a few other surfers. We always choose the best option for the day.

Yes, we take photos and videos during your surf sessions, depending on the spot and weather conditions. Every night we check the footage. You can purchase a package at the end of your stay, starting at 1,000,000 IDR per person.

The Mentawai Islands are more remote than other parts of Indonesia, and everything has to be brought in by boat. The nature is stunning, the beaches are pristine and the waves are perfect, but the weather can be rough at times. Don’t expect supermarkets or shops: surf supplies, sunscreen and other essentials need to be brought from home or bought in Padang. We only receive supplies from the mainland once a week, so groceries have to be organized in advance. Please let us know about special dietary needs when you book, ideally at least 3 weeks before arrival.

Our closest spots are Eret/Dogreef and Shadow right, which we reach in less than 10 minutes. Other close spots are Hideaways, Beng Bengs and the E-Bay area, and all other spots are reachable in less than 30 minutes by boat. Like other camps in the Northern Mentawai Islands, we can only reach the surf by boat, but the included boat trips give you a bigger variety of spots depending on swell and wind direction. Like many other camps and resorts in the Northern Mentawai Islands we can only access surf spots by boat. But included boat trips gives you a bigger variety to surf depending on swell and wind direction.

Our camp is not suitable for people who want to start surfing. All the waves around us are reef breaks, so we recommend a few basics before you come: good paddling strength, confidence in shoulder to head-high waves, and the ability to pop up and surf down the line, both left and right. If you’re an upper beginner to intermediate surfer, we’re happy to help you improve with guidance in the water. Just let us know your level when you get in touch. Personal surf guiding is available on request, extra charges may apply.

Yes, surf guiding is included in your nightly rate on every trip: we choose the spot, introduce you to it and surf with you. If you’d like more help in the water, you can book Bian as your personal surf guide for an extra charge. He helps you with positioning, choosing waves and getting into them, and we go through your photos and videos together if possible. This is in-water guidance, not a structured coaching program. For professional coaching, we work with external, mostly certified coaches. These programs are booked directly with the coaches, and we share them on our Instagram and Facebook.

We rent surfboards, but not the bigger boards that beginner and intermediate surfers usually ride. If you don’t have your own board, we recommend renting one in Padang from Padang Surf Shop. Budi has plenty of boards and prepares everything you need for the Mentawais, including leg rope, wax and fins. The standard price is currently 200,000 IDR per board per day.

Yes, the best months for longboarders are from February to April and October to November.