• Lances Left

  • Telescopes

  • Telo Islands

  • The Hole

  • Thunders

Mentawai Islands Surf Spots

The Mentawai Islands are situated approximately 80 nm west of West Sumatra Indonesia. The chain consists of 4 main islands ( Siberut ; Sipora; Pagai Utara and Pagai Selatan) all surrounded by many smaller tropical islands. 

During the southern hemisphere winter (late April to early November) the Indian Ocean is an over-active groundswell machine sending long period swell up into the Mentawai island chain producing some of the best waves the world has to offer.

We will always go the extra mile to find uncrowded waves

The quality and consistency of the waves in the Mentawais Islands is well known, even though several charter boats are operating in the area there are still plenty of empty waves to be had. If you're looking for an adventure of sailing the ocean and surfing a variety of different breaks that land camps can’t offer then Switchfoot is for you. We will always go the extra mile to find uncrowded waves.

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Wave Options

Depending on the daily wind & swell conditions and where we are on the trip, these are the main waves we will be surfing:

Four Bobs

Karangbat Left

Rifles

Icelands

Telescopes

Scarecrows

Bintangs

Lance’s Left

Burgerworld

Beng beng

E-Bay

Pit Stops

Bank Vaults

Nipussi

Hideaways

No Kanduis

Hollow Trees (HT’s, Lance’s Right)

Bat Caves (Gilligan’s Island)

Macaronis

Greenbush

Rags Left

Rags Right

Thunders

The Hole

We also have our own secret spots for your frothing pleasure!

Our Frothing Guests

  • "Jason always got us on the best waves that the forecast had to offer and which were perfectly balanced for crowds and the abilities of our group, ensuring that the froth levels were always high."

    - Phil Pope

  • "I couldn't have imagined my first trip out to the Ments to go any better than with this crew making it the trip of a lifetime. Will absolutely be back on the Switch. Froth on!"

    - Corey McDonald

  • "My 3rd time Switchfoot, & every trip is better, even when I thought it wasn't possible. Crew, food, vibes, waves... everything was just perfect. Only warning: Highly addictive! You'll want more!"

    - Maxime Versc