Surf Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

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Situated approximately 150 km off the west coast of Sumatra, the Mentawai Islands of Indonesia is one of the world’s top surfing destinations. Prime time for surfing legendary Mentawai is during the dry season of late March to November but great waves are present throughout the year. Unlimited opportunities to ride perfect waves abound due to the islands’ strategic location in the southern Indian Ocean with nearly 50 named breaks distributed around the archipelago. With so many waves scattered around the island chain visiting surfers find chartered boats, complete with experienced surf guides, the preferred way to access the best surf while touring about the waters. Surfers can exhaust their fully loaded quivers, from short boards to big guns, with the varied offerings from the islands’ surfing cornucopia. Resorts are scattered around the islands for those visitors desiring land based adventures. The islands are made up primarily of unspoiled small villages and dense tropical forests. Access to the Mentawai Islands is through Padang and its international airport on the west coast of Sumatra. Typically, international travelers connect through Jakarta with its greater number of flight offerings. Your dream of surfing in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra can be fulfilled by adding a trip to the Mentawai Islands Regency to your list today. Imagine spending your days ripping tasty waves and your nights cruising in the waters of the Indian Ocean under starlit skies.

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