The blessed Sumatra islands
Remote reef systems, consistent swells and strategic mobility across Mentawai and Telos.
The world's best surfing region
We move with the swell to keep you ahead of the crowd in Sumatra's most consistent reef breaks. Limited guests onboard ensure maximum water time and a focused surf experience. In partnership with Ferry Erawan, a Mentawai surf charter pioneer operating these waters since 1997.
33 named breaks. Macaronis, Rifles, Hollow Trees, Telescopes, Greenbush.
Explore Mentawai
23 named breaks. Max's Right, Schoolyards, Sipika, Jurassic, Coffins, Bojo.
Explore Telos
Raw and relatively unexplored. Powerful reef breaks, long point waves, empty line-ups.
On requestThe region receives consistent swells generated by South Indian Ocean storms, the famous Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties at latitudes 40 to 60 south, travelling thousands of miles and reaching Sumatra's reefs as clean, long-period groundswells.
Over thousands of years, the constant pulse of the ocean has shaped the countless coral reefs around these islands, creating machine-perfection waves, long walls, plenty of barrels, and the highest concentration of world-class waves on the planet.
The islands sit within the Doldrums, a belt stretching one hundred miles north and south of the Equator, characterised by light winds year round, creating oil-glass conditions.
Due to the high density of islands and their small size, if the wind direction is wrong on one side of an island we find offshore conditions on the other, usually a short boat ride away.
Beyond the waves, the tropical warmth, crystal clear water, white sandy beaches with coconut trees, plenty of sea life and untouched nature make this place close to paradise on Earth.
Very remote locations, often without human presence, and a lack of modern infrastructure and transport are key to keeping the crowds away. A surf charter grants you access to all the breaks, even the most remote ones, inaccessible by other means.
