Waves

With more world class waves than anywhere else in the world, the Mentawai Islands are considered a surfing mecca guaranteeing consistent and quality surf all year round. World renowned as a surfers paradise, our resort is located in an extremely wave-rich region with 10 different breaks, all accessible within 10 minutes via boat. With such an extensive selection to choose from; long lefts and rights, barrel perfection, rippable walls, heavy slabs and fun beach breaks, our location at Kingfisher Resort caters for all levels and appetites of surfing.

Due to their position, the islands are exposed to the Indian Ocean, which means from May to October we receive some of the biggest swells of the year, whereas November to February sees consistently smaller fun swells. Come March, April and May mid size swells start to show on the horizon.

LANCE'S LEFT

Literally on your doorstep! Located directly in-front of the resort and a stones throw away from your private beachfront bungalow.

Perfect for all levels and a goofy foots dream. A breathtaking long left hand reef break famous for its year-round consistency offers “leg burners” on perfectly shaped open faces. With several different take off spots, riders of all levels are able to choose their perfect wave. Expect beautifully lined walls rolling down the reef with two fun barrel sections. Hone your turns, get comfortable in the barrel or push your limits.

LANCE’S RIGHT (HTs or HOLLOW TREES)

One of the most famous world class barreling right-handers, consistently picture perfect and barreling. The wave is so mechanical it’s machine-like. At its deepest point along the coral platform lies The Office section, a sharp takeoff for the intermediate or advanced rider to scoop in, hold their line, launch through and get spat out one of the best barrels and most unforgettable waves of their lives.

This wave is quick 10 minutes away by Resort speedboat and you can be sure we will be first in the lineup when it it turns offshore. Lances right offers spectacular entertainment even for the non-surfer to enjoy close up from our boat in the channel. You will be able to feel and hear the adrenaline from the crowd as surfers and spectators hoot each other on into some of the best waves in the world.

BINTANGS

Bintangs, a great wave for all levels of surfers is a short 5 minute speedboat ride away. The short right hander offers up the funnest slab barrels in the Mentawais. Swell moves in from the deep ocean and unexpectedly jacks up into a thrilling horseshoe barrel as it bends back on itself. On smaller days it is super fun and rippable for everyone to enjoy. No need to wear your booties, the reef at Bintangs is deep making it suitable for even beginner surfers.The wave is situated across the bay, so from the comfort of your bungalow you will know when it turns offshore as you see the spray come off the back of the waves.

THE COBRA

The Cobra, as its name suggests pitches an “a-framed” peak and curls into a left hand barrel.

The wave breaks over shallow reef so be sure to kick out before it closes. In the afternoons when the light is perfect you can expect golden barrels. Located just a few meters up from Lance’s left you will find an empty lineup. On occasion when the elements align it will connect with Lances Left offering some of the longest rides in the Mentawais. The Cobra is suitable for intermediate and advanced surfers.

MONKEYS

A fun shifty left that works on smaller swells and offers occasional barrels. The wave is tucked away in a beautiful bay away from plain sight. This is our go to spot when the swell is flat. It faces directly south and picks up any swell there might be in the Indian Ocean. When everywhere else is flat in the Mentawais, Monkeys still offers up a fun left hander for our guests to enjoy. Suitable for all levels of riders.

BINTANGS LEFT

Bintangs Left is a fun shifty left wave located within a spectacular bay just a short 5-minute jaunt from the resort. This hidden gem, often uncrowded, comes to life with higher tides, a small-medium swell and NW winds.  Great option for guests looking to surf without a crowd.

BEACH BREAK 1 (BOSUA)

Nestled just 5 minutes from our resort, this pristine beach boasts long stretches of white sand, crystalline waters, and a picturesque palm-lined shoreline. It's a haven for both novice surfers looking to learn to surf and intermediates looking for a mellow wave. To the left, the sand compacting on the reef creates a left-hand point break wrapping into a rip bowl, perfect for smashing turns all the way to the beach. On the right, you'll find a shorter, hollower right-hand wave that breaks into the rip bowl. And, if you venture all the way to the right-hand side of the beach, you'll discover 'kiddies corner,' an idyllic spot for guests who want to learn to surf with small, manageable waves even on bigger swells.

BEACH BREAK 2 (MASUKUT)

Just a quick 20-minute ride from Kingfisher Resort, this beach break is the most consistent out of the three in our vicinity. With its year-round banks, this beach break offers perfect left and right A-frames ideal for honing your turns on the long rippable walls. This idyllic spot truly comes to life with a small to medium South swell, combined with lower tides and the welcoming presence of Northerly winds. Furthermore, this spot is typically empty, making it one of our favourite spots to surf clean offshore waves when the Northerly winds wreak havoc elsewhere in the Mentawais

BEACH BREAK 3 (FAR WEST BEACHES)

Located on the Western side of Sipora island, this secluded beach break is a 35-minute boat ride from the resort. It might be a little fickle, but when conditions align, it ranks among the finest beach breaks in Indonesia. With spitting left and right barrels stretching as far as the eye can see, this wave remains free from crowds as it's accessible only by boat and often overlooked by charters due to its concealed location within a deep bay. The end result? When it's on, you'll be sharing barrels with just your friends in the water.

MACARONIS

Join us at one of our beloved day-trip destinations, a wave that epitomizes machine like perfection. Described by many as being the most high performance wave in existence, this wave is for everyone. At the top is a hollow take off leading you straight into a 4-6 second barrel. For the surfers not chasing barrels, down the line is a second easier take of spot that leads you into a perfect wall to hone your turns. Macas is always a bit smaller than Lances Left, making it a good option for day trips on the bigger days. The magic happens with a SW groundswell and East winds.