Mentawai

The Mentawai's is surfing perfection for all standards.
The Mentawai Islands offer some of the best surf to be found on the planet., most consistent surf destinations in the entire world. The Indian Ocean is a groundswell producing machine, combining with the many perfect island/reef formations and consistent, local weather patterns to produce an ultra-active, high quality wave paradise. Heres just some of the perfect waves that youll discover in the Mentawais.

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.

There is no off season in the Mentawai's

1. There is great surf all year round in the Mentawai Islands. Biggest waves are from May-September but excellent waves in all other months. Crowds are down also pre May & post September.
2. The average wave size in the Mentawai's is 6 feet but can range between 2 to 15 feet.
3. There are more perfect left & right handers in the Mentawai's than any other region on earth.
4. With the Mentawai's having so many islands situated so close together, it usually delivers off-shore conditions no matter which direction the wind is blowing.
5. Perfect barrels. Warm water. Limited crowds. The Mentawai's has it all. Surfers from all walks of life will find the magic of the Mentawai's positively enchanting.
6. Besides the main popular breaks, the Mentawai's has an abundant supply of perfect waves for all levels of surfing, ranging from cruisy long-boarding through to high performance barrel charging.
7. On a world scale The Mentawai Islands has a 91% chance of scoring epic waves. Compared with Hawaii (76%) & Australia around 80%.
8. Lance Knight is the first western surfer to be known to surf the Mentawai Islands, naming Lances Right & Lances Left at Katiet. This was also known as HT's or Hollow Trees until the tree eventually fell down.

When to go:

The Mentawais receive large swells between the months of May and October with waves ranging up to (and over) fifteen feet. When the swells are large there is often the opportunity to surf smaller breaks. There are swells year round and always good waves to be found for all skill levels, from pro to amateur. There is also good fishing, diving, and trekking.

The best spots:

There are four large Mentawai islands and many smaller islands scattered throughout. The most northerly is Siberut which contains an amazing area of world class in a five mile radius. Also to the North there are the Tellos Islands and the island of Nias.

Immediately to the south is Sipora which is home to world famous waves such as Telescopes and HT's. A little way to the south are North and South Pagai. Home to Maccaroni's, Thunder's, and many more world class spots you've never even heard of.

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