The Mentawai Islands are the crown jewel of Indonesian surfing — a remote chain of tropical islands packed with more world-class waves than anywhere else on earth. From perfect barrels to playful points, this is where dreams meet reality for surfers of all levels.

Since 1998, Sumatran Surfariis has been running Mentawai surf charters, exploring and pioneering many of the waves that now define the region — from legendary breaks like Rifles, NoKandui, Ebay, Lance’s Left, Lance’s Right (HTs), Macaronis, Telescopes, Thunders, Greenbush and McFrights (The Hole), to lesser-known gems still flying under the radar. There are probably at least 20 waves that meet every definition of world-class, and probably 5 times that in waves that would still blow away your home break almost every day.

Our crew knows every reef, tide, and wind shift, and we customize every trip to your specific skill level and wave preferences. Whether you’re going big game hunting and chasing famous barrels or looking to get off the beaten path to find uncrowded perfection or exploring remote southern reefs, the possibilities are endless. We are never bound by a specific itinerary or gas prices, so every trip is tailored to YOU and your sense of adventure.

A Mentawai surf charter with Sumatran Surfariis isn’t just a surf trip. It’s an experience that opens your mind, feeds your soul, and reminds you why you fell in love with surfing in the first place. Spending two weeks with a tight group of mates living on a boat chasing after the very best waves in the world is just one of the very best things you can do in this life, and a trip with us puts you in a great mindset long after the last wave is ridden.