When thinking of South Sipora, surfers will immediately think of Lances Right (HT’s) – and its neighbouring left round the corner, Lances Left. Of course, these world class set-ups are the big pull for the masses but those who spend a lot of time in the area know it’s got much more to offer. There are around a dozen quality and very accessible set-ups that will often go unridden whilst the majority of the travelling surfers pursue a dream session at Lances Left or Lances Right.
Although there aren’t quite as many waves in the direct vicinity as *playgrounds* - there’s a nice variation of lefts and rights with differing ferocity. HT’s can get busy but when you consider the other so called lesser waves on offer, it’s actually pretty uncrowded when comparing to some of the other spots in the Mentawai Island archipelago.
Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Lances Left
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-25 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Lances Right
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-35 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Binnies
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: The Cobra
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-10 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: JJ's
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Unicorns
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Chongs
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 sufers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Good
Wave Direction: Left and Right
Also Known As: Beach Break
Experience: Intermediate+
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: Beach
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October
The only camp in the bay, each bungalow overlooks Lances Left, one of the most consistent & fun waves in Indo
Surfers From: USD 154 pp / night
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Perfect for groups of 8-12 guests, the Sola Gracia had a recent refit and is incredible value for money
From: USD 3950 3700 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 11 / Min 8 guests
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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 4400 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 8 / Min 6 guests
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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 2940 pp / night 6-14 days surfing / 7-15 nights Max 10 / Min 6 guests
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Operating surf charters since 2000, Seriti is an extremely reputable boat that operates in both the Banyak & Mentawai islands
From: USD 3690 2100 pp / night 10-11 days surfing / 10-11 nights Max 12 / Min 7 guests
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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
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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
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The Santana Laut boasts gourmet level food, first class Aussie skippers, 8 (a/c) cabins as well as 2 indoor social areas.
From: USD 4600 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 12 / Min 10 guests
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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 1900 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 10 / Min 8 guests
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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 3600 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 9 / Min 7 guests
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The Jiwa is a 75' traditional phinisi surf charter boat that can comfortably sleep 8-10 guests.
From: USD 2800 2550 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 10 / Min 8 guests
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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
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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
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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
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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 3825 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 10 / Min 8 guests
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KM2 is an Aussie built surf charter catamaran that can comfortably sleep 8 to 12 guests in its 4 guest cabins
From: USD 3200 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 12 / Min 8 guests
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Built in 2017, Maki is a large 105' "Phinisi" style sail boat that is perfect for groups of 11 guests or less.
From: USD 2725 pp / night 10-12 days surfing / 11-13 nights Max 11 / Min 7 guests
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The Bintang is one of the largest & longest serving charter boats in the West Sumatra region...
From: USD 4400 4250 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 14 / Min 10 guests
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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
The Nusa Dewata is all about scoring uncrowded surf where the larger charters simply can't compete...
From: USD 3500 3142 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 6 / Min 4 guests (7 on request)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Destination Guide
When thinking of South Sipora, surfers will immediately think of Lances Right (HT’s) – and its neighbouring left round the corner, Lances Left. Of course, these world class set-ups are the big pull for the masses but those who spend a lot of time in the area know it’s got much more to offer. There are around a dozen quality and very accessible set-ups that will often go unridden whilst the majority of the travelling surfers pursue a dream session at Lances Left or Lances Right.
Although there aren’t quite as many waves in the direct vicinity as *playgrounds* - there’s a nice variation of lefts and rights with differing ferocity. HT’s can get busy but when you consider the other so called lesser waves on offer, it’s actually pretty uncrowded when comparing to some of the other spots in the Mentawai Island archipelago.
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South Sipora
Surf Breaks
Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Lances Left
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-25 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: World Class
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Lances Right
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 10-35 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Binnies
Experience: Intermediate
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 5-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: The Cobra
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-10 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: JJ's
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Right
Also Known As: Unicorns
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Very Good
Wave Direction: Left
Also Known As: Chongs
Experience: Advanced
Consistency: Average
Wave Type: reef
Crowd: 0-15 sufers
Season: April until October
Wave Quality: Good
Wave Direction: Left and Right
Also Known As: Beach Break
Experience: Intermediate+
Consistency: Consistent
Wave Type: Beach
Crowd: 0-15 surfers
Season: April until October
Surf Camps
South Sipora
The only camp in the bay, each bungalow overlooks Lances Left, one of the most consistent & fun waves in Indo
Surfers From: USD 154 pp / night
Reviews
Charter Boats
Perfect for groups of 8-12 guests, the Sola Gracia had a recent refit and is incredible value for money
From: USD 3950 3700 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 11 / Min 8 guests
Reviews
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 4400 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 8 / Min 6 guests
Reviews
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 2940 pp / night 6-14 days surfing / 7-15 nights Max 10 / Min 6 guests
Reviews
Operating surf charters since 2000, Seriti is an extremely reputable boat that operates in both the Banyak & Mentawai islands
From: USD 3690 2100 pp / night 10-11 days surfing / 10-11 nights Max 12 / Min 7 guests
Reviews
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 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
The Santana Laut boasts gourmet level food, first class Aussie skippers, 8 (a/c) cabins as well as 2 indoor social areas.
From: USD 4600 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 12 / Min 10 guests
Reviews
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 1900 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 10 / Min 8 guests
Reviews
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 3600 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 9 / Min 7 guests
Reviews
The Jiwa is a 75' traditional phinisi surf charter boat that can comfortably sleep 8-10 guests.
From: USD 2800 2550 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 10 / Min 8 guests
Reviews
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
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
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
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 3825 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 10 / Min 8 guests
Reviews
KM2 is an Aussie built surf charter catamaran that can comfortably sleep 8 to 12 guests in its 4 guest cabins
From: USD 3200 pp / night 11 days surfing / 12 nights Max 12 / Min 8 guests
Reviews
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
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
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
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
Built in 2017, Maki is a large 105' "Phinisi" style sail boat that is perfect for groups of 11 guests or less.
From: USD 2725 pp / night 10-12 days surfing / 11-13 nights Max 11 / Min 7 guests
Reviews
The Bintang is one of the largest & longest serving charter boats in the West Sumatra region...
From: USD 4400 4250 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 14 / Min 10 guests
Reviews
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
The Nusa Dewata is all about scoring uncrowded surf where the larger charters simply can't compete...
From: USD 3500 3142 pp / night 10 days surfing / 11 nights Max 6 / Min 4 guests (7 on request)
Reviews
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
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
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
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