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The Surf - Northern Mentawai Island, Indonesia
In a very short period of time, this wild and remote chain of islands, lying about 90k’s (55mi) off the Sumatran mainland, have become the most sought after destination for surfers looking to ride “the best waves in the world”. This bold claim is rarely disputed, as those who score a solid SW swell will testify and few return from the Mentawais disappointed with the wave quality and quantity. The key to this rapid ascension to the pinnacle of world surfing lies in the sheer concentration of truly world-class breaks and an unmatched flexibility when it comes to handling different swell and wind combinations. Being a degree or three below the equator helps massively, as the light, flukey winds provide a variety of directions unseen in other parts of Indonesia and it often transpires that proper glassy conditions bookend the day. Furthermore, the geomorphology of this seismically active region seems to cause unusual swell refraction and diffraction, creating unexpected waves round the back of islands and islets where none should normally exist. These coral encrusted lava reefs fringe a still relatively untouched rainforest and many of the tribal inhabitants of the remoter regions still cling to a traditional subsistence lifestyle, maintaining little contact with the outside world. Progress is unavoidable though and whereas 15 years ago, yacht charters were the only way to go, now a half dozen land camps have been established at the banner waves and many more are planned. This has led to Silabu Village installing 2 buoys in Pasongan harbour next to Macaronis, requiring boats to book in a week before arrival and pay a $30 mooring fee plus the $1.50 per head surfer fee, which are used for community projects. This limits the numbers to around 36 maximum, shared evenly between the resort and charters and stops anchor damage in the bay. This precedent may expand across the region if resorts can obtain the various government licenses. Threats to revoke charter licenses for boats not registered in Indonesia have been rumoured and would drastically reduce surf fleet numbers if implemented.
The hulking mass of Siberut presents a primal vista, with the hardwood forest shrouded in mist and it exudes an air of power and mystery, emanating from the mountainous interior. This largest island in the Mentawai chain has only been lightly surfed by long-range charter crews grabbing an opportunistic wave on the way to the Nias area. That means spots on the backside are more often seen from the northern tip at Tanjung Sigep, down to the impossibly sheltered Teluk Tabekat and out to the headland at Sikabaluan, but most will pass by like ships in the night. A good deal of the SW-facing coast is straight line reefs, exposed and messed up by wind and swell, but a few obvious jinks in the coast could produce a left or two at Tanjungs Sakaladat, Sataerataera and Simasuket. Many captains will have a few spots sussed for certain conditions and there are some mellow breaks in the playgrounds area that get ridden like Taileleo, a fun mal slide facing south, Pearlers peak nestled behind Masokut and a righthander round the backside near the Muara harbour. It is important to recognise that while there are 40-60 named breaks, many more are out there, being surfed by experienced captains who know the deal.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide’s website.
Condition descriptions provided by the Operator
RIFLES
outrageous righthander,one of the best waves in the business.
"feel like a bullet in the rifle"
PISTOLS
in the smal days could be an option for some intense and short barrels from bahind the peak, 1 or 2 feet bigger than othter spots,
like a shootgun.
4BOBS
is a fun, hot dog wave ,good for turns and airs. two hits in a wave.
NOKANDUI
on a good day is the best left in the world.
"get a good wave here and you will remember for the rest of your life"
BABY KANDUI
when mama is out of control,the baby become alive.
"endless barrel"
JOHN CANDY
a high performance wave with the odd barrel ,perfect to try out a new board.
"can be a very sweet candy"
PLAYGROUNDS LEFT AND RIGHT
AKA Karambat left is a long easy wave and also has a right hander .Suited for all surfers of all levels.
CRYSTALS
fun small righthander surrounding a little island with incredible view.
SUSU BESAR
AKA big tits, works like maccas barrel section for the righthander.
SUSU KECIL
fun small left and righthander, good on the small days with bad winds.
BENG BENG
one of the easiest and rippable waves in Mentawai ,here surfers dont need to worry about the reef or getting caught on inside.
"Beng1 ,Beng2,..."
E-BAY
only 5 minutes from our door ,is a perfect left that offers some hollow sweet barrels .
"mellow ,yellow with honey"
PIT STOPS
a hot dog wave that offers a barrel and a good aerial section.
"go high or go home"
BANKVAUTZ
a righthander that at any size offers amazing tube rider.
"put your hands up and enjoy a stand up pit"
NIPUSSI
Is a high performance righthander .hitting the lip is a must here.
"show your bag of tricks"
GOOD TIMES
the name says it all ,rippable left .
"have a good time"
BURGER WORLD
when swell is small ,burger world is a rippable right hand point break with some tube sections.
"on a flat day you can get a barrel and a fresh coconut water"
HIDEAWAY
is a left reef that can be fun on small days and when big is a world class wave.
"get a stand up barrel so hided and away"
- Guiding
- Spot Transfers
- Airport Transfers
Your accommodation
- Family
- Couple
- Groups
- Longboarders
- SUP
- Body Boarders
The Playground Surf Resort
he new destination for surfing in northern Mentawai. Featuring functional and comfortable accommodation of over 200m2 built amongst a natural landscape overlooking the beach. Surrounded by 240m2 of decking and divided into 4 spacious suites, a large kitchen, lounge/multimedia room, dining room, bathroom and reception.
The resort is situated on a 14300m2 of stunning natural landscape, comprising of an elevation of 40m above sea level offering a beautiful view of E-BAY. The resort features a 20 metres pier with a floating platform, enabling the passengers easy and safe access into the boat. Our fleet comprises of 3 boats used to take guests to and from the surf, and for other activities, fishing, diving, etc.
The land offers a natural source of clean fresh water which allows plenty of water use for the resort. All suites come equipped with air -conditioning and hot shower and will comfortably fit 3 singles or a couple in each suite, totalling 8 to 12 guests per trip.
Suites
All suites come equipped with air -conditioning and hot shower and will comfortably fit 3 singles or a couple in each suite, totalling 8 to 12 guests per trip.
Resort Features
Surrounded by 240m2 of decking and divided into 4 spacious suites, a large kitchen, lounge/multimedia room, dining room, bathroom and reception.
14300m2 of land and natural water source with elevation.
pier natural stone (20m),with floating wooden platform for loading and unloading.
large shed for storage.
2 speedboats with 2x 40 HP outboards (6pax)
large speedboat with 2x 85HP outboard (12pax)
employee house
2x30kw mitsubishi generators
fishing and snorkeling equipment
house is built using anti-earthquake material
What awaits you
Boats will shuttle you to all the world famous waves
Situated in the playgrounds area of the Mentawai islands is the aptly named Playground Surf Resort. The resort is tsunami safe being located 40m over the sea level. Walk along the resort pier to the floating platform and access one of three boats that will shuttle you to all the world famous waves – fast! The resort is situated on almost 14’300 m2 of stunning natural landscape overlooking the beach.
World class snarling reefs and user friendly waves
E-Bay is a world class left reef break that can offer mind bending barrels. There are so many other spots in the vicinity of the Playground Surf Resort – some world class snarling reefs and others are user friendly waves peeling away. There is a wave for your surfing level and there is a reef that will probably deliver the wave of your life! The playgrounds area surf is ridiculously consistent and the various nooks and crannies mean that somewhere is always offshore. March to November are the prime months when the Indian Ocean swell factory is at its busiest but the shoulder season can still deliver perfect waves without the crowds.
The Playground Surf Resort is the ideal option for groups of eight to twelve people who want to surf the best waves of their lives in the premier surfing destination of our fair planet – the playgrounds area of the Mentawai Island.
3 reasons to choose the Playground Surf Resort:
- Tsunami safe over- 40m above sea level.
- Overlooking E-Bay surf spot!
- In the middle of the playgrounds area!
Our fleet comprises of 3 boats used to take guests to and from the surf, and for other activities, fishing, diving, etc.
- Daily boat ride to surf
- 3 meals a day and drinks (non-alcoholic), water, coconut water, tea and coffee
- WI-FI Internet
- Snacks and drinks provide at the boat in every surf session.
- Surf Guide.
- Equipment for fishing, diving and spearfishing
- DART game, table tennis and Slackline.
- Mentawai tourism tax ( USD75 - valid for 2weeks)
Dates 2016
| Trip Number | Start Date | End Date |
| 1 | 5 Mar | 12 Mar |
| 2 | 12 Mar | 19 Mar |
| 3 | 19 Mar | 26 Mar |
| 4 | 26 Mar | 2 Apr |
| 5 | 2 Apr | 9 Apr |
| 6 | 9 Apr | 16 Apr |
| 7 | 16 Apr | 23 Apr |
| 8 | 23 Apr | 30 Apr |
| 9 | 30 Apr | 7 May |
| 10 | 7 May | 14 May |
| 11 | 14 May | 21 May |
| 12 | 21 May | 28 May |
| 13 | 28 May | 4 Jun |
| 14 | 4 Jun | 11 Jun |
| 15 | 11 Jun | 18 Jun |
| 16 | 18 Jun | 25 Jun |
| 17 | 25 Jun | 2 July |
| 18 | 2 July | 9 July |
| 19 | 9 July | 16 July |
| 20 | 6 July | 23 July |
| 21 | 23 July | 30 July |
| 22 | 30 July | 6 Aug |
| 23 | 6 Aug | 13 Aug |
| 24 | 13 Aug | 20 Aug |
| 25 | 20 Aug | 27 Aug |
| 26 | 27 Aug | 3 Sep |
| 27 | 3 Sep | 10 Sep |
| 28 | 10 Sep | 17 Sep |
| 29 | 17 Sep | 24 Sep |
| 30 | 24 Sep | 1 Oct |
| 31 | 1 Oct | 8 Oct |
| 32 | 8 Oct | 15 Oct |
| 33 | 15 Oct | 22 Oct |
| 34 | 22 Oct | 29 Oct |
The Trip
The departure for the islands, leaves from Padang in West Sumatra. Our boat leaves Padang between 6-7 am, so we need the guests to arrive the night before departure. A resort staff member will be waiting for you at the Padang airport to take you to accommodation.
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Your personal expert for this trip

Nacho, our Argentinian surf expert at LUEX, has chased waves across Latin America, Indonesia, Fiji, and the Maldives. His business background comes in handy, but surfing is what drives him. When he's not helping clients plan their dream surf trips, you'll find him buzzing around the office, charged up on coffee. His favorite waves are in the Mentawais, where he found his definition of perfection. At LUEX, he uses his surf expertise to help others score epic waves, always ready to swap stories over a fresh brew.




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