Macaronis Resort
$3,500 / weekMacaronis Resort
Pasongan Island
ProWorld-class waveAll-inclusive
Mentawai Surf Guide
An archipelago of perfect tropical reef breaks off Sumatra — boat charters, luxury surf resorts, and a wave count that reads like a hall of fame.
Best time
March – November (peak: April – October)
Wave types
World-class reef breaks
Skill level
Intermediate to advanced — most waves break heavy over shallow coral
Surf camps
2 listed
Surfing in Mentawai
The Mentawai Islands are the most concentrated cluster of world-class waves on the planet. HT's (Hollow Trees), Macaronis, Rifles, Lance's Right, Bank Vaults, Telescopes — every wave is a name that means something to anyone who's watched a Kelly Slater highlight reel. There are essentially two ways to surf the Mentawais: a 10-night boat charter that island-hops between breaks based on swell and wind, or a land-based stay at one of a few high-end resorts positioned in front of a specific wave. Both paths are expensive by Indonesian standards — the Mentawais are not a budget destination — but for advanced surfers chasing consistent overhead reef on glass, nothing else comes close.
Surf camps in Mentawai
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