All Mentawai Surf Charters start & end in Padang.
Usually around 11 days in length, trips have set dates (as standard) but in the "off season", dates can be flexible.
Charter boat capacity ranges from 6 guests up to 14 guests. Ideally suited for large groups to book out the whole boat, there are also options for any size group - as well as single guests.
Each trip will visit the main 4 surfing regions (Playgrounds, North Sipora, South Sipora & Pagai) where surfers will have the chance to surf the Mentawais best waves including Kandui, Hideaways, Telescopes, Rifles, Lances Left, HT's, Macaronis and Greenbush to name but a few!
The surf guide will always discuss the options with the group prior to departure (from Padang) so the group can make a call on where they'd prefer to surf.
Below you will find all the options we recommend. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have!
Telos Surf Charters usually start & end in Padang or Gunung Sitoli, Nias.
Typical trips are 11 days in length, with set dates (as standard) but in the "off season", dates can be flexible.
Charter boat capacity ranges from 6 guests up to 14 guests. Ideally suited for large groups to book out the whole boat, there are also options for any size group - as well as single guests.
Surf charters will always navigate around the whole of the Telo Islands with the option of spending part of the trip in the Playgrounds (Mentawai) region if the group would prefer (and if the boat departs from Padang - not Gunung Sitoli).
The surf guide will always discuss the options with the group prior to departure (from Padang or Gunung Sitoli) so the group can make a call on where they'd prefer to surf.
Below you will find all the options we recommend. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have!
Banyak Surf Charters usually start & end Sibolga.
Typical trips are 11 days in length, with set dates (as standard) but in the "off season", dates can be flexible.
Charter boat capacity ranges from 8 guests up to 14 guests. Ideally suited for large groups to book out the whole boat, there are also options for any size group - as well as single guests.
Each trip will visit much of this wave rich region. Medium to large south swells should give the chance to surf the world class Treasure Island. Swells with west will light up the Bay of Plenty which is home to half a dozen excellent waves. There are a handful of tightly guarded secret spots too.
The surf guide will always discuss the options with the group prior to departure (from Sibolga) so the group can make a call on where they'd prefer to surf.
Below you will find all the options we recommend. Please feel free to ask any questions you might have!
SPECIAL OFFER Santa Lusia is a popular Mentawai surf charter ideal for budget conscious groups of up to 10 guests
From: USD 2200 2000 pp
Max 11 / Min 7 guests
SPECIAL OFFER Built in 2007, The Melaleuca is a spacious charter boat that specialises in trips to the Mentawais & Telo Islands
From: USD 2350 1750 pp
Max 14 / Min 8 guests
Built in 2013, The Kaimana 2 is a spacious charter boat that specialises in trips to the Mentawais & Telo Islands
From: USD 2650 pp
Max 12 / Min 8 guests
SPECIAL OFFER Built in 2009, The Dream is a spacious & modern boat that specialises in trips to the Banyaks...
From: USD 2600 1895 pp
Max 12 / Min 7 guests
SPECIAL OFFER Built in 1999, the Sea Dragon was designed exclusively for upmarket surf charters...
From: USD 2590 2200 pp
Max 12 / Min 6 guests
The Nusa Dewata is all about scoring uncrowded surf where the larger charters simply can't compete...
From: AUD 3060 pp
Max 6 / Min 4 guests
Running since 2000, Seriti is an extremely reputable charter that only operates in the Banyaks...
From: USD 2895 pp
Max 12 / Min 7 guests
SPECIAL OFFER If you're looking for that something extra from your Mentawai experience, then the MP just might be the answer...
From: USD 2990 2690 pp
Max 14 / Min 8 guests
The Aileoita 1, is a modern & comfortable surf charter that can host groups of 8 to 10 surfers...
From: USD 2500 pp
Max 10 / Min 8 guests
SPECIAL OFFER The Kuda Laut had a recent refit and is ideal for small groups looking to explore the Mentawai & Telos...
From: AUD 2875 2700 pp
Max 8 / Min 6 guests
SPECIAL OFFER The Bintang is one of the largest & longest serving charter boats in the West Sumatra region...
From: USD 2100 1500 pp
Max 14 / Min 10 guests
The Addiction is the most luxurious surf charter in the Mentawai Islands as well as being one of the fastest...
From: USD 4200 pp
Max 12 / Min 10 guests
| Item | Krui | Mentawai | Telos | Banyaks | Simeulue | Hinakos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcohol available | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Beaches | OK | Great | Good | Great | Good | Great |
| Crowd | Good | Good | Great | Great | Good | Great |
| Date Flexibility | Great | OK | Poor | Poor | Great | Great |
| Diving | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Family Friendly | OK | Great | Good | OK | OK | Great |
| Female Friendly | OK | Great | Great | Good | OK | Great |
| Fishing | OK | Good | Good | Good | OK | Good |
| For Couples | OK | Great | Good | OK | OK | Great |
| Learn to Surf | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| Snorkelling | OK | Great | Good | Great | OK | Great |
| Surf & Yoga | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| Surf Season | April-Nov | All Year | All Year | April-Nov | All Year | All Year |
| Surfer Daily Budget | $30+ | $130+ | $225+ | $200+ | $50+ | $160+ |
| Surfing Ability | Beginner+ | Beginner+ | Intermediate+ | Intermediate+ | Intermediate+ | Intermediate+ |
Surf Camp Sumatra offers a handpicked selection of the best Mentawai surf charter boats operating in this incredible surf region. Each boat has a reputation for consistently delivering the best and least crowded waves to its customers throughout the Mentawai Islands. Here at Surf Camp Sumatra, we guarantee to match any price you find anywhere online – including any special discounts on any website.
If you want the privacy & comfort that a surf camp offers or the diversity & ease of a boat trip, we’ve got you covered for all trips to the Mentawai Islands or the Telos. Our impressive selection of camps and charter boats offer a wide range of pricing to suit everyone’s budget & ability. And with over a dozen Mentawai Surf Charter boats and Mentawai surf camps to choose from, we can cater for single surfers or small groups, all the way up to larger packs of up to 14 guests.
We give the double thumbs up to each and every Mentawai Surf Charter on our website. We do the same for the camps too. We’ve been to all the regions and visited all camps, year in year out. It’s our stamp of approval to make the ease of booking a little less painful for you!
Surf & Yoga Female Friendly Learn to surf Couples & Honeymooners Family Friendly Solo Surfer
