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.
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.
HOW TO GET HERE
-1. Fly to NIAS-
option 1
1. get a flight to Jakarta*, overnight at a hotel near the airport, or better yet, right in terminal 3 at the digital airport hotel in a capsule, cheap as chips, not as nice as a hotel, but hey, you'll be at asu camp tomorrow, so who cares about today...
2. get a direct garuda flight from jakarta to Nias the next morning at 6:30am arriving Nias at 8:40 and get to Asu for lunch and an afternoon session. unbeatable.
*Note - from bali you can get the last flight of the day to jakarta, check your bags all the way through to nias, and leave the plane with just a backpack, next morning you're on your way to nias. it's that easy.
option 2
1. Get a flight to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, or Bangkok (KL is the closest to Medan).
2. Get one of the many daily flights to the Medan Kualanamu Airport, North Sumatra.
3. grab a 1 hour connecting flight from the Medan Kualanamu Airport to Gunung Sitoli Airport Nias. we highly recommend using garuda airlines if at all possible, but if their schedule doesn't lineup with your itinerary, then other airlines will do.
note - All domestic indonesian flights are easily booked at www.nusatrip.com. too easy...
-2. getting to the CAMP-
1. Our driver will meet you at the airport and load your bags.
2. It’s a 2.5-hour scenic car ride to the west coast harbor of Sirombu.
3. Our speedboat will meet you in the harbor, load your bags for the 30-minute speed boat ride to Asu (in good weather conditions).
4. A fifteen-minute walk up the point to arrive at Asu Camp and you have arrived!
many daily flight to nias with garuda, wings air, and citilink from medan, padang, and jakarta
view over sumatra
view arriving nias
your AC car transport
rice paddy views on nias
rainforest views on nias
almost to the harbor now...
arriving the beach at asu island
trail to the camp
