Mentawai
Mentawai Xmas & NY boat trip
Mentawai, Sumatra
The Mentawai Islands are famous for their sparsely populated lineups and the regularity of incoming swells and waves.
Usually on Mentawai during the dry season (May through October), you'll find a large number of longtime surfers who have flown to the islands in search of perfect waves and long tubes.
When's the trip?
We chose December for our trip because it is considered as a "shoulder season" and the best time for intermediate (+) surfers. Medium-sized waves plus less competition in the lineups will allow you to practice new skills, advance in surfing, enjoy the variety of breaks, and the beauty of the little inhabited islands of the Indian Ocean.
Where are we going to live?
This will be a trip like no other! We will be cruising on a luxury charter boat for 10 days 11 nights among Mentawai Islands. This time period is the least crowded for boats and camps in the Mentawai , a perfect opportunity to get quality coaching at some uncrowded breaks in paradise. We will wake up in the morning right in front of the surf spots and breaking waves. This boat was thought thru every single detail to offer our guests the ultimate level in comfort and style on board a surf charter.
6 cabins arranged for two guests in individual single beds. You will also find enough plugs to charge all your devices at the side of your bed and your own cabinet to store your personal items.
The living room hosts everyone in great comfort and style. The main room is equipped with a 50″ LCD TV and other gadgets with a huge lounge sofa to chill out and recover from the sun and surf.
6 cabins arranged for two guests in individual single beds. You will also find enough plugs to charge all your devices at the side of your bed and your own cabinet to store your personal items.
The living room hosts everyone in great comfort and style. The main room is equipped with a 50″ LCD TV and other gadgets with a huge lounge sofa to chill out and recover from the sun and surf.
The surf level for this camp
This camp is suitable for confident INTERMEDIATE surfers who want to ride waves in a relaxed manner, improve speed management, and turns.
Having your own board (or two) is a must. Suitable boards - middle length or a short board, that you are able to paddle on and control well.
Required skills: you understand basic positioning in the line-up, catch waves on your own, have confident pop up and turn to the open face of the wave.
Having your own board (or two) is a must. Suitable boards - middle length or a short board, that you are able to paddle on and control well.
Required skills: you understand basic positioning in the line-up, catch waves on your own, have confident pop up and turn to the open face of the wave.
- On-board air-con cabin accommodation 2 single beds per room
- 3 quality meals per day chef-made meals in a diversified menu plus fruits, snacks, soft drinks, mineral water
- Photo & video package by professional photographer
- Surf coaching & video analysis
- Surf movement & posture classes plus simple mind control techniques for surfers
- Introduction to breath work & meditation
- Christmas and New Year BBQ nights on the upper deck
- Indonesia VISA
- Mentawai TAX. Guests can pay in Indonesian rupiah at the boat on first day; valid for 15 days. Cost 2 million rupiahs.
- Airline tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Extra alcohol (under request)
- Hotel expenses
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Important information
Surf trip dates: December 23 - January 3, 2026
Total cost:
$US 4,800 per person - 2 beds shared accommodation
The arrival date to Padang should be December 22, departure date from Padang January 4.
Total cost:
$US 4,800 per person - 2 beds shared accommodation
The arrival date to Padang should be December 22, departure date from Padang January 4.
What waves we'll be surfing:
0.00 - 1.45 - 4 Bobs - on the tide great for beginners and even longboarding
1.45 - 2.30 - Bikini Reef left - great "easy" left
2.30 - 3.35 - 4 Bobs main break
3.35 - 4.50 - Good Times - closest to our campsite
4.50 - Bikini Reef left
1.45 - 2.30 - Bikini Reef left - great "easy" left
2.30 - 3.35 - 4 Bobs main break
3.35 - 4.50 - Good Times - closest to our campsite
4.50 - Bikini Reef left
Beng Beng is a right-handed, upscale, long wave, close to our campsite
