Matungou Surf Camp is situated on Siberut Island, in the heart of the famed “Playgrounds” region in the northern region of the Mentawai Islands. The camp offers a welcome home for those wishing to experience the iconic waves of Kandui, Rifles & Bank Vaults, to name but a few. There are half a dozen waves accessible within 10 minutes of the camp. A further 15 are found 15-30 minutes away.

Matungou is managed by Adriano, a warm, friendly & well respected local with a smile as big as they come! Together with his mum (your seasoned chef) and his dad (much respected local ex fisherman) guests are guaranteed a welcoming atmosphere, great food and of course perfect waves. The camp is a seamlessly family run business that’s remotely managed with the help of Oli, a young doctor from England.

Visitors are able to travel to the resort from Padang 3 days a week with trips starting & ending in Padang every Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday.

Ideal for intermediate and advanced surfers – the camp is best suited for large to small groups as well as families or couples looking for an affordable option in the otherwise expensive Mentawai region.

Total 10 guests:

2 x bungalows - with private bathroom (sleeps up to 3 guests in each)

Matungou is built in traditional “Uma” style of the Mentawais but with a twist of 1st world comfort. The main house serves as the main social area with plenty of room to kick back and relax as well as enjoying your daily meals. This is also where the 2 double rooms are located. Both rooms have a shared balcony and shared bathroom.

In 2016, the camp built 2 fantastic private bungalows. Each comes with a large double bed, single bunk bed as well as a private bathroom & shower. The most enjoyable aspect is the full glass 3 hinged doors that allow guests to open up and enjoy the sea breeze. Located just a few short steps from the beach, each balcony has its own seating area, providing the perfect relaxation after a hard days surfing.

Matungou is certainly not the Ritz Hotel, but its more than comfortable by Mentawai standards. Its aimed at the budget conscious traveler looking for a comfortable stay at an affordable rate. 

Inclusions:

- 1 x private speed boat per group (min 2 guests)
- Beach front bungalows or ocean view double rooms
- Large fans to keep you cool
- Western style bathroom
- Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
- Drinking Water, Tea, Coffee
- Sunset views from your balcony

Available but not included: 

- Soft drinks - coke/sprite/pocari
- Bintang
- Laundry facilities
- Direct Speedboat Transfer from Padang to Matungou
- Wifi - $10 USD per hour, Maximum $30 per trip per person

3 large and healthy meals are served each day in the main house. The food is always plentiful and always extremely tasty. Adri’s mum is a local legend and she’s famed for her cooking skills.

We only buy fresh local produce. No burgers or fries here! Instead, we serve an Indonesian menu of fish, chicken and vegetable curries of varying spice. We often buy our fish from the beach in the morning. If you’re up early then you can choose your fish for dinner!

Breakfast

A flexible setup served whenever you wish.

- Pancakes, Donuts, Toast etc
- Tea & Coffee

Lunch

Served whenever you get back from your first surf of the day – you tend to be starving so it’s ready and waiting!

We serve a selection of dishes with a main chicken, fish or shrimp dish along with vegetables, rice and chilli sauces.

Dinner

Served after you get back from your afternoon surf but usually with less of an urgency as lunch – we tend to wait until people are showered and ready to sit down.

Again, similar to lunchtime there will be a couple of main dishes with meat and fish served with rice, tempura prawns and vegetables.

Not included in the price:

- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Additional snacks

Guests at Matungou will have the use of a private speed boat each day (2-6 guests / boat) complete with boat captain. You’ll have the chance to surf from dawn to dusk.

For the standard price (USD 125 pp / day) - this includes 1 trip to the furthest waves in the region (4 bobs, a-frames, rifles etc) - or 2 trips to the closer waves (E-bay, Bank Vaults, Pitstops etc). This still means you will surf ALL DAY. But it just means you have to be a little conscious with planning your daily surf sessions. Why? Well with any budget camp - fuel consumption is a large consideration and has to be managed. Of course there is an element of flexibility with this and you can still surf where you like but if you choose to burn more fuel (2 long trips in a day) then you'll just need to pay the fuel.

One of the great things about Matungou is that you'll never have to share a boat with a large group of surfers and so it's absolutely ideal for small groups looking to surf exactly where they want to - away from the crowds.