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 surf lessons in the water. Just let us know your level when you get in touch, and we’ll find the right spot for you. Surf lessons are available on request, extra charges may apply.

Depending what are you looking for the best months to score your dream waves (bigger swells) are May to September. 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 March and then mid October through December

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.

You’ll never have to figure it out on your own: we guide every trip. We choose the spot that fits the conditions of the day and introduce you to it before you paddle out, so you know where to sit, where the waves break and what to look out for.

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 at least 3 weeks before your arrival.

Our closest spots are Eret/Dogreef and Shadow right, which we reach in less than 5 minutes. Other close spots are Hideaways, Beng Bengs and the E-Bay area, and all other spots are reachable in less than 40 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.

The Mentawai Islands have only reef breaks. The bottom is coral or rock, which is less forgiving than a beach break like in Bali. The best places to learn are Bali, Lombok and other destinations. If you’re already confident in shoulder to head-high waves, your pop-up is good and you can surf down the line, you’re good to go!

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.

Our nightly rate includes two boat trips per day to surf spots and surf guiding. What does surf guiding mean? We will help and explain the surf spot in case you need help, and we will surf with you. If you still need more help in the water, like positioning, video analysis and more, we can offer you surf lessons too (extra costs apply).

Yes, we take pictures or videos during your surf session (depending on spot and weather conditions). Every night we will check the footage. The packages can be purchased end of your stay. Price starts at 1,000,000 IDR per person.

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