Welcome to Paradise
When it comes to waves, you don’t need to lower the bar — the Mentawais will exceed it every time.
There may be no more wave dense region in the Mentawai Islands, heck the entire world, than Playgrounds.
Located at the most northern point of the island chain, it has 20+ world class waves all located within a half hour boat ride of our resort. World-class waves like Rifles, Kandui, Ebay and Bank Vaults are right around the corner, while gems like Hideaways, Pistols, Dog’s Reef, and Pitstops can just as easily deliver the session of your life.
Can I surf here?
The Mentawais are the jack-of-all-trades when it comes down to surf spots. We have waves around for everybody! Being comfortable going left and right are the bare minimum skills required to enjoy your trip! Please note that in peak season (June–September), conditions are not suitable for beginners.
Waves for everyone!
If you’ve had a few sessions, can stand up, and ride left and right without being pushed, you’ll find plenty of fun here. The shoulder and low seasons are perfect for building confidence, and when your'e not amped on surfing, the islands offer endless more activities.
As an intermediate surfer, you will score some of the best waves of your life here. This is the perfect spot to progress in your surfing as you will be able to push yourself every day! Every day in the Ments brings a new challenge worth paddling out for.
If you’re a pro, you already know what the Ments delivers — heavy barrels, perfect lines, and sessions that push your limits. You know why you're coming here! We don't need to get you even more excited. See you in the water!
WHEN TO GO?
Due to their position in the Indian Ocean the Mentawai Islands deliver consistent surf year-round. Swells roll in from pretty much every direction, but the experience shifts across three distinct seasons to keep in mind.
MENTAWAI SURF SEASONS
May - September
If you are looking to get the stand up barrel of your life, this is your time. This is prime-time for the Mentawais and, as the biggest swells of the year roll in, you better be ready to push your limits.
While crowds are here, there are so many spots working that you can still find a mellow empty break around the corner to ride your twinny!
December - February
Large swells are less common in the low season, but you will find more small, perfect waves than you could possibly surf in a year.
With empty line-ups and great weather, this season is a dream for beginners building confidence and intermediates looking to progress their surfing and to refine their style.
March - April
October - November
This is when you'll find everything from solid overhead swells to small fun days. The waves are awesome and crowds are low. Consider this as the Mentawai's best kept secret!
Highly enjoyable for skilled surfers, but even more so for intermediate surfers.