Mentawai waves
More than 20 surf spots, all by speedboat
From mellow walls to world-famous barrels. Light, variable winds mean many spots work at the same time, so we can dodge the crowds.
Surf season
When to come
There are waves all year, but the best time is March to November, when storms in the Southern Ocean send consistent swell. The camp is open from 15 March to 30 November.
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May–Sep: best size and consistency Mar–Apr & Oct–Nov: smaller, consistent waves
The spots
Waves we surf from the camp
We split surfers into boats by level, and our guides choose the spot each day according to the swell and the level of each group.
Advanced
E-Bay
Hollow left with long barrels. Paddling from the camp.
Intermediate
Pitstops
Right with an easy take-off, a tube section and a long wall. 2 minutes by boat.
Intermediate
Beng Beng
Super consistent, rippable left in the Playgrounds area. 5 minutes by boat.
Bank Vaults
Powerful right with a thick lip, about 15 minutes by boat.
Nipussi
Friendly right next to Bank Vaults, with playful walls.
Eret
Long wall for cutbacks and snaps, works on many tides.
Intermediate
Good Times
Fun right-hander with a mellow take-off.
Intermediate
Burgerworld
Long right that comes alive on small swell days.
Advanced
Hideaways
Iconic left with a barrelling take-off and mechanical walls.Kandui
Legendary, powerful left with long barrels.
Intermediate
Baby Kandui
Mellow left just down the reef from Kandui.
Intermediate
Karambat
Lesser-known spot with an uncrowded line-up.
Intermediate
4 Bobs
Playful, user-friendly right in the Playgrounds.
Intermediate
A-Frames
True peak: choose a playful left or a rippable right.
Rifles
Iconic right with fast walls and long barrels.
Pistol
Playful right with a punchy barrel section.
Surf in Mentawai
Now booking the 2027 season
Come and surf them
Tell us your dates and level and we will tell you which waves to expect.
Or email us at sabbitmentawaisurfcamp@gmail.com
