Mentawai Guides
Everything you need to plan the trip.
Straight-talking guides to surfing the Mentawai Islands and South Sumatra, written by a family that has spent its life on these waters.
Season
The best time to surf the Mentawai Islands
Peak season, shoulder months and the swell-versus-crowds trade-off, month by month.
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Travel
How to get to the Mentawai Islands
Flights to Padang, the overnight charter crossing, the fast ferry, and reaching Krui.
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The Waves
A guide to the Mentawai surf spots
The regions, the famous breaks and which waves suit which surfer.
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