The Surf Experience
15+ World-Class Breaks
The Surf Experience
15+ World-Class Breaks
The Surf Experience
15+ World-Class Breaks
The Mentawai Islands
Home of perfect waves
The Mentawai archipelago stretches across 100+ islands off the west coast of Sumatra, exposed to open Indian Ocean swells year-round. The result: 70+ world-class reef breaks — lefts, rights, barrels, and walls — spread across a coastline that fires in every season. VAYA sits in the Playground zone, with 15+ of the best within boat range.
The Mentawai Islands
Home of perfect waves
The Mentawai archipelago stretches across 100+ islands off the west coast of Sumatra, exposed to open Indian Ocean swells year-round. The result: 70+ world-class reef breaks — lefts, rights, barrels, and walls — spread across a coastline that fires in every season. VAYA sits in the Playground zone, with 15+ of the best within boat range.
The Mentawai Islands
Home of perfect waves
The Mentawai archipelago stretches across 100+ islands off the west coast of Sumatra, exposed to open Indian Ocean swells year-round. The result: 70+ world-class reef breaks — lefts, rights, barrels, and walls — spread across a coastline that fires in every season. VAYA sits in the Playground zone, with 15+ of the best within boat range.
Waves menu
Waves in playground area
Whatever type of wave you’re chasing, you’ll find it here — lefts, rights, mellow walls, or heavy stand-up barrels. Thanks to the surrounding islands and varied spot orientations, there’s almost always a wave working, no matter the swell or wind. Our interactive map showcases each break’s characteristics, optimal conditions, and difficulty.
BENG BENG
E-BAY
PITSTOPS
NIPUSSI
BANKVAULTS
HIDEAWAYS
Your Surf Guide
EXPERT GUIDES, PERFECT TIMING
Your guide has surfed these reefs for years. He tracks swell direction, wind shifts, and tide windows to put you on the right wave at the right time. When the morning swell peaks at E-Bay, you're already on the boat. When the wind shifts, you move. No guessing.
Your Surf Guide
EXPERT GUIDES, PERFECT TIMING
Your guide has surfed these reefs for years. He tracks swell direction, wind shifts, and tide windows to put you on the right wave at the right time. When the morning swell peaks at E-Bay, you're already on the boat. When the wind shifts, you move. No guessing.
Your Surf Guide
EXPERT GUIDES, PERFECT TIMING
Your guide has surfed these reefs for years. He tracks swell direction, wind shifts, and tide windows to put you on the right wave at the right time. When the morning swell peaks at E-Bay, you're already on the boat. When the wind shifts, you move. No guessing.
Surf When It’s Best
Two boat trips a day
Morning and afternoon, you're on the water. The boat is fast, stable, and built for reef access, with board racks and shade for the ride. Between sessions, you're back at camp: chef lunch, pool, rest. When conditions shift, the plan shifts with them.
FAST
STABLe
Storage
Surf When It’s Best
Two boat trips a day
Morning and afternoon, you're on the water. The boat is fast, stable, and built for reef access, with board racks and shade for the ride. Between sessions, you're back at camp: chef lunch, pool, rest. When conditions shift, the plan shifts with them.
FAST
STABLe
Storage
Surf When It’s Best
Two boat trips a day
Morning and afternoon, you're on the water. The boat is fast, stable, and built for reef access, with board racks and shade for the ride. Between sessions, you're back at camp: chef lunch, pool, rest. When conditions shift, the plan shifts with them.
FAST
STABLe
Storage
A Season for Every Surfer
MENTAWAI SURF SEASONS — WHEN TO COME
The Mentawai Islands deliver world-class surf year round, with each season offering its own style. Peak months during the dry season (June–August) bring powerful swells and heavy, challenging conditions for those looking to charge, shoulder seasons (March–June & September–November) balance quality waves with fewer crowds, and the fun season (December–February, wet season) delivers smaller, playful sessions in an easygoing island atmosphere.
A Season for Every Surfer
MENTAWAI SURF SEASONS — WHEN TO COME
The Mentawai Islands deliver world-class surf year round, with each season offering its own style. Peak months during the dry season (June–August) bring powerful swells and heavy, challenging conditions for those looking to charge, shoulder seasons (March–June & September–November) balance quality waves with fewer crowds, and the fun season (December–February, wet season) delivers smaller, playful sessions in an easygoing island atmosphere.
A Season for Every Surfer
MENTAWAI SURF SEASONS — WHEN TO COME
The Mentawai Islands deliver world-class surf year round, with each season offering its own style. Peak months during the dry season (June–August) bring powerful swells and heavy, challenging conditions for those looking to charge, shoulder seasons (March–June & September–November) balance quality waves with fewer crowds, and the fun season (December–February, wet season) delivers smaller, playful sessions in an easygoing island atmosphere.
Peak Season
Condition: World class waves
Size: 4 to 8ft
Water temperature: 29.5°C
Weather: Dry season — lots of sunshine and minimal rain.
Vibe: Peak surf energy, with traveling surfers coming to score the best the Mentawai has to offer.
Prime conditions: The biggest and most powerful swells of the year consistently hit the north, lighting up famous waves like Kandui, Rifles, and Bankvaults.
recommended Surf Wear
Tropical waters stay 26–28 °C year-round — boardshorts or a bikini are all you need, with a lycra or neoprene top for sun protection.
Simple surf Luxury
Simple surf Luxury
Simple surf Luxury