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MENTAWAI ISLANDS

DESTINATION GUIDE

"Pagai"

"The southern Mentawai islands are home to a number of world class waves such as Macaronis and Green Bush. These 2 waves are the real pull for the majority of travelling surfers - but those who have visited the region will also know there's plenty more waves on offer."

Mentawai Islands - Pagai

surf map macaronis

The Southern Mentawai islands includes both North and South Pagai and are home to a number of world class waves such as Macaronis and Green Bush.

These 2 waves are the real pull for the majority of travelling surfers - but those who have visited the region will also know there’s plenty more waves on offer.

With the only camp being Macaronis Surf Resort in the whole region, the best way to access the rest of the waves is by charter boat as the Maca's camp will often limit their travel to their immediate vicinity for the majority of the time.

Macaronis

Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Macas
Experience: Intermediate+
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-35 surfers
Season: April until October

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Green Bush

Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: The Bush
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Inconsistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-20 surfers
Season: April until October

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Fish Fingers

Wave Quality: Average
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Fish Fingers
Experience: All levels
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: Sand
Crowd: 0-5 surfers
Season: April until October

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Macas Right

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: KFC's
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

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Roxies

Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Roxys
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-20 surfers
Season: April until October

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Thunders

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Thunders
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-20 surfers
Season: April until October

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Thunderbox

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Rednuht
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-15 surfers
Season: April until October

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Bat Cave

Wave Quality: Good Fun
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Bat Caves
Experience: All levels
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: Year round

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Rags Left

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Rags Left
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

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Silabu Left

Wave Quality: Good Fun
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Silabu Left
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

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Rags Right

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Rags Right
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Explore Videos & Photos

Mini Macas

Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Mini Macas
Experience: Intermediate+
Consistency: Inconsistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Explore Videos & Photos
Macaronis Resort Surf Camp

Macaronis Resort

The ultimate Mentawai surf resort with direct access to what's been described as the funnest wave on the planet...

Surfers From: USD 206 pp / night

Reviews

Sola Gracia Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Sola Gracia

Perfect for groups of 8-12 guests, the Sola Gracia had a recent refit and is incredible value for money

From: USD 3950   3450 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 11 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Tengirri Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Tengirri

The Tengirri surf charter boat is a 14 metre (46 foot) power catamaran designed specifically for surf charters for small groups of 6-8 guests.

From: USD 5450   4500 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 8 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Saraina Charters

Saraina

Saraina is a 64' motor cruiser that was refit in 2022-23 and is perfect for groups of 6-9 guests & those looking for great value.

From: USD 3250 pp / night
6-14 days surfing / 7-15 nights
Max 10 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Seriti Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Seriti

Operating surf charters since 2000, Seriti is an extremely reputable boat that operates in both the Banyak & Mentawai islands

From: USD 3690   2750 pp / night
10-11 days surfing / 10-11 nights
Max 12 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Orca Laut Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Orca Laut

Orca Laut is a 53ft surf charter, skippered by Mentawai legend Tim Everingham and is perfect for small groups of 6-8 guests.

From: USD 4175   3653 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 8 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Wave Hunter Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Wave Hunter

Wave Hunter is a popular Mentawai surf charter ideal for budget conscious groups of 8 to 12 guests (16 on request)

From: USD 2750   1999 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Santana Laut Charters

Santana Laut

The Santana Laut boasts gourmet level food, first class Aussie skippers, 8 (a/c) cabins as well as 2 indoor social areas.

From: USD 4200 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

Wild Cat Charters

Wild Cat

Built in 2000, Wild Cat is a 70' surf cat that boasts an impressive top speed of 15 knots and has been retrofitted specifically for Mentawai surf charters. 

From: USD 2600 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Indo Satu Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Indo Satu

The Indo Satu is an 80' motor cruiser that is perfect for groups of 7-9 guests. Built in 2015 she remains one of the newest surf charter boats operating in Sumatra.

From: USD 3995   3395 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 9 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Jiwa Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Jiwa

The Jiwa is a 75' traditional phinisi surf charter boat that can comfortably sleep 8-10 guests.

From: USD 2800   2199 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Switch Foot Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Switch Foot

Switchfoot is a 52' power catamaran that caters for up to 10 guests. One of the quicker boats in the Mentawais with a day time cruising of 12 knots.

From: USD 3999   3300 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 10 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Melaleuca Charters

Melaleuca

Built in 2007, The Melaleuca is a spacious charter boat that specialises in trips to the Mentawais & Telo Islands

From: USD 2670 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 14 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Nomad Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Nomad

The Nomad surf charter is skippered by an Australian and is perfect for small groups of 6-8 guests.

From: USD 3899   3599 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 8 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

DBora Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

DBora

D'Bora is an 80' motor cruiser that is ideal for groups of 10 guests (12 on request). Built in 2007 she remains one of the most popular surf charter operations in the Mentawai Islands.

From: USD 4250   3595 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

King Millenium 2 Charters

King Millenium 2

KM2 is an Aussie built surf charter catamaran that can comfortably sleep 8 to 12 guests in its 4 guest cabins

From: USD 2950 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Huey Charters

Huey

The Huey is an 82' ex customs patrol vessel that was built & launched by the Japanese Government in '78 & is also one of the faster boats servicing the Islands.

Price On Request
10-12 days surfing / 11-13 nights
Max 12 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

MV Addiction Charters

MV Addiction

The Addiction is the most luxurious surf charter in the Mentawai Islands as well as being one of the fastest...

From: USD 4400 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

Naga Laut Charters

Naga Laut

Built in 1999, the Sea Dragon was designed exclusively for upmarket surf charters...

From: USD 2600 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Moon Palikir Charters

Moon Palikir

If you're looking for that something extra from your Mentawai experience, then the MP just might be the answer...

From: USD 3100 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 13 / Min 12 guests

Reviews

Maki Charters

Maki

Built in 2017, Maki is a large 105' "Phinisi" style sail boat that is perfect for groups of 11 guests or less.

From: USD 3300 pp / night
10-12 days surfing / 11-13 nights
Max 11 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Bintang Charters

Bintang

The Bintang is one of the largest & longest serving charter boats in the West Sumatra region...

From: USD 4400 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 14 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

Aileoita  Charters

Aileoita

The Aileoita 1, is a modern & comfortable surf charter that can host groups of 8 to 10 surfers...

From: USD 2500 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Nusa Dewata Charters

Nusa Dewata

The Nusa Dewata is all about scoring uncrowded surf where the larger charters simply can't compete...

From: USD 3900 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 6 / Min 4 guests (7 on request)

Reviews

Ismari Charters

Ismari

An 85' teak and iron wood phinisi surf charter, the Ismari can comfortably sleep 8 guests within its 5 a/c cabins.

From: USD 2200 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Swell Lines Charters

Swell Lines

The Swell Lines was built for long range charters & is considered one of the fastest & safest boats in the region.

From: USD 2600 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Kuda Laut Charters

Kuda Laut

The Kuda Laut had a recent refit and is ideal for small groups looking to explore the Mentawai & Telos...

From: USD 2300 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 7 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Kaimana 2 Charters

Kaimana 2

Built in 2013, The Kaimana 2 is a spacious charter boat that specialises in trips to the Mentawais & Telo Islands

From: USD 2770 pp / night
8-10 days surfing / 9-11 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Praya Charters

Praya

Praya is a large 80' motor cruiser that sleeps up to 12 guests with an impressive top speed of 16 knots.

From: USD 2500 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Reasons to book!

  • Surf Macaronis!
  • Surf Green Bush!
  • Waves all year
  • Only one surf camp
  • Uncrowded region
  • Secret spots

Destination Guide

A brief overview

surf map macaronis

The Southern Mentawai islands includes both North and South Pagai and are home to a number of world class waves such as Macaronis and Green Bush.

These 2 waves are the real pull for the majority of travelling surfers - but those who have visited the region will also know there’s plenty more waves on offer.

With the only camp being Macaronis Surf Resort in the whole region, the best way to access the rest of the waves is by charter boat as the Maca's camp will often limit their travel to their immediate vicinity for the majority of the time.

Pagai

Surf Breaks

Macaronis

Macaronis surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Macas
Experience: Intermediate+
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-35 surfers
Season: April until October

Green Bush

Green Bush surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: The Bush
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Inconsistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-20 surfers
Season: April until October

Fish Fingers

Fish Fingers surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Average
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Fish Fingers
Experience: All levels
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: Sand
Crowd: 0-5 surfers
Season: April until October

Macas Right

Macas Right surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: KFC's
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Roxies

Roxies surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Roxys
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-20 surfers
Season: April until October

Thunders

Thunders surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Thunders
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-20 surfers
Season: April until October

Thunderbox

Thunderbox surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Rednuht
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Bat Cave

Bat Cave surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Good Fun
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Bat Caves
Experience: All levels
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: Year round

Rags Left

Rags Left surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Rags Left
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Silabu Left

Silabu Left surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Good Fun
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Silabu Left
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Rags Right

Rags Right surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Excellent
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Rags Right
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Mini Macas

Mini Macas surf break Sumatra

Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Mini Macas
Experience: Intermediate+
Consistency: Inconsistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October

Surf Camps

Macaronis Resort Surf Camp

Macaronis Resort

Pagai

The ultimate Mentawai surf resort with direct access to what's been described as the funnest wave on the planet...

Surfers From: USD 206 pp / night

Reviews

Charter Boats

Sola Gracia Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Sola Gracia

Perfect for groups of 8-12 guests, the Sola Gracia had a recent refit and is incredible value for money

From: USD 3950   3450 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 11 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Tengirri Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Tengirri

The Tengirri surf charter boat is a 14 metre (46 foot) power catamaran designed specifically for surf charters for small groups of 6-8 guests.

From: USD 5450   4500 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 8 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Saraina Charters

Saraina

Saraina is a 64' motor cruiser that was refit in 2022-23 and is perfect for groups of 6-9 guests & those looking for great value.

From: USD 3250 pp / night
6-14 days surfing / 7-15 nights
Max 10 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Seriti Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Seriti

Operating surf charters since 2000, Seriti is an extremely reputable boat that operates in both the Banyak & Mentawai islands

From: USD 3690   2750 pp / night
10-11 days surfing / 10-11 nights
Max 12 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Orca Laut Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Orca Laut

Orca Laut is a 53ft surf charter, skippered by Mentawai legend Tim Everingham and is perfect for small groups of 6-8 guests.

From: USD 4175   3653 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 8 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Wave Hunter Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Wave Hunter

Wave Hunter is a popular Mentawai surf charter ideal for budget conscious groups of 8 to 12 guests (16 on request)

From: USD 2750   1999 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Santana Laut Charters

Santana Laut

The Santana Laut boasts gourmet level food, first class Aussie skippers, 8 (a/c) cabins as well as 2 indoor social areas.

From: USD 4200 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

Wild Cat Charters

Wild Cat

Built in 2000, Wild Cat is a 70' surf cat that boasts an impressive top speed of 15 knots and has been retrofitted specifically for Mentawai surf charters. 

From: USD 2600 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Indo Satu Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Indo Satu

The Indo Satu is an 80' motor cruiser that is perfect for groups of 7-9 guests. Built in 2015 she remains one of the newest surf charter boats operating in Sumatra.

From: USD 3995   3395 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 9 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Jiwa Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Jiwa

The Jiwa is a 75' traditional phinisi surf charter boat that can comfortably sleep 8-10 guests.

From: USD 2800   2199 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Switch Foot Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Switch Foot

Switchfoot is a 52' power catamaran that caters for up to 10 guests. One of the quicker boats in the Mentawais with a day time cruising of 12 knots.

From: USD 3999   3300 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 10 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Melaleuca Charters

Melaleuca

Built in 2007, The Melaleuca is a spacious charter boat that specialises in trips to the Mentawais & Telo Islands

From: USD 2670 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 14 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Nomad Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

Nomad

The Nomad surf charter is skippered by an Australian and is perfect for small groups of 6-8 guests.

From: USD 3899   3599 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 8 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

DBora Charters

SPECIAL OFFER

DBora

D'Bora is an 80' motor cruiser that is ideal for groups of 10 guests (12 on request). Built in 2007 she remains one of the most popular surf charter operations in the Mentawai Islands.

From: USD 4250   3595 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

King Millenium 2 Charters

King Millenium 2

KM2 is an Aussie built surf charter catamaran that can comfortably sleep 8 to 12 guests in its 4 guest cabins

From: USD 2950 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Huey Charters

Huey

The Huey is an 82' ex customs patrol vessel that was built & launched by the Japanese Government in '78 & is also one of the faster boats servicing the Islands.


10-12 days surfing / 11-13 nights
Max 12 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

MV Addiction Charters

MV Addiction

The Addiction is the most luxurious surf charter in the Mentawai Islands as well as being one of the fastest...

From: USD 4400 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

Naga Laut Charters

Naga Laut

Built in 1999, the Sea Dragon was designed exclusively for upmarket surf charters...

From: USD 2600 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Moon Palikir Charters

Moon Palikir

If you're looking for that something extra from your Mentawai experience, then the MP just might be the answer...

From: USD 3100 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 13 / Min 12 guests

Reviews

Maki Charters

Maki

Built in 2017, Maki is a large 105' "Phinisi" style sail boat that is perfect for groups of 11 guests or less.

From: USD 3300 pp / night
10-12 days surfing / 11-13 nights
Max 11 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Bintang Charters

Bintang

The Bintang is one of the largest & longest serving charter boats in the West Sumatra region...

From: USD 4400 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 14 / Min 10 guests

Reviews

Aileoita  Charters

Aileoita

The Aileoita 1, is a modern & comfortable surf charter that can host groups of 8 to 10 surfers...

From: USD 2500 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Nusa Dewata Charters

Nusa Dewata

The Nusa Dewata is all about scoring uncrowded surf where the larger charters simply can't compete...

From: USD 3900 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 6 / Min 4 guests (7 on request)

Reviews

Ismari Charters

Ismari

An 85' teak and iron wood phinisi surf charter, the Ismari can comfortably sleep 8 guests within its 5 a/c cabins.

From: USD 2200 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Swell Lines Charters

Swell Lines

The Swell Lines was built for long range charters & is considered one of the fastest & safest boats in the region.

From: USD 2600 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 10 / Min 7 guests

Reviews

Kuda Laut Charters

Kuda Laut

The Kuda Laut had a recent refit and is ideal for small groups looking to explore the Mentawai & Telos...

From: USD 2300 pp / night
10 days surfing / 11 nights
Max 7 / Min 6 guests

Reviews

Kaimana 2 Charters

Kaimana 2

Built in 2013, The Kaimana 2 is a spacious charter boat that specialises in trips to the Mentawais & Telo Islands

From: USD 2770 pp / night
8-10 days surfing / 9-11 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

Praya Charters

Praya

Praya is a large 80' motor cruiser that sleeps up to 12 guests with an impressive top speed of 16 knots.

From: USD 2500 pp / night
11 days surfing / 12 nights
Max 12 / Min 8 guests

Reviews

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