Mentawai Surf Retreat is located on Nyang Nyang Island in the Mentawai Islands. The resort is located right on the water with Pitstops and E-Bay surf breaks just steps from every bungalow. This is your perfect Mentawai surf camp in paradise, with a beachfront restaurant and bar and private hillside bungalows set amongst the tropical jungle gardens of Pitstop hill.
Surfing Highlights
Hideaways
Rifles
One of the best waves in the Mentawais and the world. A very long righthander that wraps around the other side of the same island as No Kanduis. Rarely makeable from start to finish, but even just from section to section you can get barrels up to 100 yards or longer. Nice and hollow once it’s a few feet overhead, but usually more sectiony at smaller sizes.
Bank Vaults
A heavy righthander that barrels and spits. Usually larger than most spots in the area. Watch out for clean-up sets. Great location for the photographer though to capture that barrel of your life photo.
Nipussi
Bengs Bengs
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Burger World
4 Bobs
This is a small peak for when there is heaps of swell, or guys looking for a mellower option. Mainly a right with a short barrel off the takeoff, but quickly dies off into the channel. There’s an even shorter left, but usually not worth the effort. Low intermediates and Kids love this wave.
Kandui (aka No-Kandui)
One of the best waves in the Mentawais and the world. A very long righthander that wraps around the other side of the same island as No Kanduis. Rarely makeable from start to finish, but even just from section to section you can get barrels up to 100 yards or longer. Nice and hollow once it’s a few feet overhead, but usually more sectiony at small
Pricing & Packages
Shared Bungalow
Mentawai Surf Retreat consists of three comfortable, secure, and spacious hillside bungalows. Each handcrafted bungalow accommodates 3-4 guests, and is designed to soak in the ocean breeze to keep you cool.
Private Bungalow
All bungalows are spacious and private, providing a unique setting in paradise. Locally handcrafted, they combine the traditional Mentawai methods with the modern luxuries of the western world.
• Three nutritious meals a day prepared by the best chef in Mentawai
• Daily snacks at the camp and on the boat trips
• Unlimited filtered water, tea and coffee
• Daily cleaning service
• Unlimited FREE speed boat trips to surf at one of the 25+ surrounding surf breaks (a few that are not on the maps)
• Experienced Surf Guide (crucial experience for getting you into the right spots every time) and
• Yoga instructor for yoga/stretching sessions (when available)
• SUP and snorkelling equipment
• FREE high-speed Wi-Fi
• Professional photographer – MSR always have a professional photographer on all trips to snap those epic memories.
o This usually includes shots from land, from the boat, water shots and video clips. (When available, drone shots are also included)
• Surf Coaching – MSR have a skilled surf coach on site with an eye for detail who will coach you to better surfing. He has competed on the World Qualifying Series and will analyse your photos and videos with you, and give you advice in the water when surfing with you.
o Surf coaching is US$35/hour – min 5 hours required
o PLEASE NOTE – this is not a surf lesson or learning to surf.
• Board rental – MSR have a good range of boards for hire in different sizes from 5’6 through to 6’8
• Private yoga sessions – available if you or your missus decide to hang back at the resort.
• New surf board purchase and delivery – if you wish to travel light without boards, MSR shaper in Bali can shape anything that you want and have it delivered, ready for you in Padang on your arrival.
o Most of the team at MSR ride his boards – Luke Studer who also shapes for Channel Islands.
o MSR offer a 50% buy back on departure if the board is in good condition.
• Flights.
• Transport costs from Padang to Mentawai.
• Mentawai government surf tax levy of 1 million IDR.
• Beers and soft drinks.
Until further notice, the only transport to Mentawai from Padang currently is by Mentawai Fast Ferry. So, you need to adjust your dates as close as possible to align with the ferry schedule.
Mentawai Fast Ferry schedule is as follows:
• Leaves Padang on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6.30am.
• Arrives back in Padang on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 6.30pm.
• Transport time from airport to harbour ferry terminal is 1 hour.
The Resort
The resort is eco-friendly, operating predominantly on solar power and utilizing rain and natural spring water. Mentawai Surf Retreat is traditionally built with materials from the local islands by the Mentawai people. Mentawai Surf Retreat is a small resort with an open air Restaurant/Bar and 3 open air bungalows. All 4 buildings have a breathtaking view of Pit stops surf break and is just steps from the water. The bungalows accommodate 3 to 4 guests and the resort accommodates a maximum of 10 guests. Small groups allow for more flexibility on a daily basis.
Activities
Enjoy 3 delicious meals a day prepared consisting of Indonesian classics, western favorites and tasty desserts by local Mentawai Chefs. In order to keep the full experience enjoyable, transportation to and from the airport and the resort are both arranged by Mentawai Surf Retreat.
Surfing
Location, Location, Location. Mentawai Surf Retreat is located in the best possible spot in the Mentawai Islands. With Pitstops and E-Bay as our front yard, you have the opportunity to surf non-stop, you don’t need to rely on boat schedule like most resorts. In addition to having waves on your doorstep, they have access to over 25 surf breaks by boat, including Rifles, Kandui, Burger World,Bank Vaults, and more.
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