I am a terrible surfer. Let that be stated now. Dropping into my first perfectly forming left-hand roller at Beng Beng’s, a popular surf break in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands, I was about as terrified ...

The small Mentawai camp known as "the Hill" has 40+ waves within reach, nearly 20 years of full books, and a rare peak-season ...

A collection of islets off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, the Mentawai Islands bear the brunt of the Indian Ocean’s fury, which means one thing to surfers: a tantalizing abundance of waves. “Every ...

The Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour is delighted to announce the addition of the Mentawai Surf Competition 2011 to this year's ISC Tour calendar. The event will be held from the ...

A tiny island chain in Indonesia has achieved mythical status in the surfing community. Here come the resorts. In 1991, an Australian named Lance Knight came upon a perfect wave. Brushed by gentle ...

Not long ago, villagers on the remote Mentawai island chain off the west coast of Sumatra lived without electricity, cell phone reception, and even a local government. But, as has happened to many ...

In the world of surfing, crocodiles are typically of minimal concern. However, the saltwater crocodile has been known to enter certain oceanic zones, including some of the world’s best surf spots ...

Indo is seeing the best surf in history right now. And almost nobody’s there. At least not in the Mentawais. Take a look at the Mentawais forecast right now. Go on, we dare you. After a pretty normal ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT – West Sumatra is one of the most beautiful regions in Indonesia, offering stunning natural beauty. Among the many tourist destinations, the Mentawai Islands stand out as a hidden gem ...