THE WAVES
surf in the mentawai islands
-surf conditions-
If you decide to come to Mentawais you can do it from March to November; due to their position in the Indian Ocean the islands are exposed to the South-Southwest swells, so from March to April the waves are smaller but consistent as well. Then they will become stronger in May. The same happens to the ending of October and the beginning of November: smaller but consistent waves again.
From April to October strong swells from South Africa and Antarctica reach our coral reefs carrying amazing waves that roll into clean and perfect barrels. Now you can plan your trip thinking of this: if your choice is NO crowded and easier surfing we suggest you to book in March, April, October and November, if you like to play rough you must book from May to September! Surfline suggests Mentawai in August is the Best Bet in the world.
-THE waves-
HT'S
Hollow Tree’s, known locally as HT’s or Lance’s Right, in short, is one of the best and most consistent fast, barreling right-handers in the world and our resort looks straight out over it. You are welcome.
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The wave wraps around the south end of the island and into the sheltered bay where it unloads on the reef known as The Office and finally the Surgeon’s Table. As the name suggests, this wave is for intermediate and advanced surfers and rated as one of the top five waves in the world.
With 10 world-class waves within a short boat or bike ride from our resort, there’s surf to suit all levels. Or if you don’t want to hit the waves, then simply enjoy a tropical paradise and watch the action unfold from the beach.
LANCE’S LEFT
Lance’s Left is a long and consistent left hander right around the corner from the Resort. The wave offers a barrel of the take off and a long open face for multiple manoeuvers down the line. Being on the other side of the island and facing east the left is a good option when the wind is onshore at HT’s. Perfect for all levels and long perfect lefts lovers.
COBRA
Cobra is A frame peak just a few meters up from Lance’s left that offers a good backdoor left hand barrel. Don’t forget to kick out before it closes out on dry reef. Sometimes you may get lucky and connect with Lance’s Left and get one of the longest waves. This wave is a good option to get away from the crowd of Lance’s left.
LANCE’S LEFT
Lance’s Left is a long and consistent left hander right around the corner from the Resort. The wave offers a barrel of the take off and a long open face for multiple manoeuvers down the line. Being on the other side of the island and facing east the left is a good option when the wind is onshore at HT’s. Perfect for all levels and long perfect lefts lovers.
Asu Camp Surf Club Packages for 2024
It's easy to come and go from Asu Camp on any day of the week. We like to let you come and go as it works for your schedule, so we make bookings on a first come, first served basis, not big groups in and out on the same days.
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We also only take a maximum of 8 surfers and we gladly close the camp to your group of 6.
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Check our packages below and let us know what dates work best for you...
6 nights
A week away…
$1650USD
Just have a week to get away? No problem…we can do that!!
Arrive Nias as early as possible on the first day, car picks you up and you’re out to Asu for lunch and your first afternoon surf session. 5 more full days of surf, double or triple sessions out front at Asu or double session days off the speedboat at other waves if Asu is not working with the right winds. On the 7th day, get an early surf in or just enjoy a lazy last day and breakfast, catch the boat out at 8 am and get to the last afternoon flight off of Nias at 13:00.
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10 nights
The standard package…
$2250USD
11 days is our most popular package, giving you plenty of time to almost guarantee a solid swell and plenty of pumping days in between. Maximize your time by leaving in the afternoon on your last day and spending a night on Nias before flying out the next day. Most guests that stay 10 nights surf 5 different waves in the area, some less, some more...
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14 nights
$2970USD
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21 nights
$4230USD
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28nights
$5490USD
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The extended packages…
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Got a little more time on your hands, let’s guarantee some amazing surf with an extended package. See Asu go through a full moon cycle with this package, watch it work on all tides, how it changes with different swell directions, and see all the faces of Asu in one trip!! This trip guarantees that you will see a big swell and surf around the neighborhood at several of our 10 surf spots in the area. Really get into what we call ‘Island Time’ and slow yourself down, feel the peace in this place, and score the barrels you’ve been dreaming about.
14 nights
Lagundry Strike Mission
$3250USD
The Strike is best from here…
Spend 11 nights at Asu Camp and 3 nights down in Lagundry Bay on a strike mission. Lagundry Bay is one of the best right handers in the world, but if it’s flat or onshore, it can be a real drain. If it’s flat, the best place to be is with us at Bawa, where it’s twice the size and no frothing crowd. If it’s onshore down there, then Asu is offshore here!!! But if the wind comes up strong NW and the swell is pumping from the south, then it’s hard to beat Lagundry Bay for pumping, perfect, right hand mechanical perfection!!! So, we’ll send you down from Asu Camp to Hash and Family to spend 4 days/3 nights chasing the perfection. It’s really the best way to deal with the crowd at Lagundry…show up when it’s pumping and bail when it’s over. We have a few guests that have pioneered this trip with us and they all come back to Asu frothing with joy and thanks for having sent them down into the Bay at the right time. Because a surf trip is all about being in the right place at the right time, this is our neighborhood, and you’re in good hands with Asu Camp.
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