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LowPressure Stormrider Surf Guide says
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In a very short period of time, this wild and remote chain of islands, lying about 90k’s (55mi) off the Sumatran mainland, have become the most sought after destination for surfers looking to ride “the best waves in the world”. This bold claim is rarely disputed, as those who score a solid SW swell will testify and few return from the Mentawais disappointed with the wave quality and quantity. The key to this rapid ascension to the pinnacle of world surfing lies in the sheer concentration of truly world-class breaks and an unmatched flexibility when it comes to handling different swell and wind combinations. Being a degree or three below the equator helps massively, as the light, flukey winds provide a variety of directions unseen in other parts of Indonesia and it often transpires that proper glassy conditions bookend the day. Furthermore, the geomorphology of this seismically active region seems to cause unusual swell refraction and diffraction, creating unexpected waves round the back of islands and islets where none should normally exist. These coral encrusted lava reefs fringe a still relatively untouched rainforest and many of the tribal inhabitants of the remoter regions still cling to a traditional subsistence lifestyle, maintaining little contact with the outside world. Progress is unavoidable though and whereas 15 years ago, yacht charters were the only way to go, now a half dozen land camps have been established at the banner waves and many more are planned. This has led to Silabu Village installing 2 buoys in Pasongan harbour next to Macaronis, requiring boats to book in a week before arrival and pay a $30 mooring fee plus the $1.50 per head surfer fee, which are used for community projects. This limits the numbers to around 36 maximum, shared evenly between the resort and charters and stops anchor damage in the bay. This precedent may expand across the region if resorts can obtain the various government licenses. Threats to revoke charter licenses for boats not registered in Indonesia have been rumoured and would drastically reduce surf fleet numbers if implemented.
The hulking mass of Siberut presents a primal vista, with the hardwood forest shrouded in mist and it exudes an air of power and mystery, emanating from the mountainous interior. This largest island in the Mentawai chain has only been lightly surfed by long-range charter crews grabbing an opportunistic wave on the way to the Nias area. That means spots on the backside are more often seen from the northern tip at Tanjung Sigep, down to the impossibly sheltered Teluk Tabekat and out to the headland at Sikabaluan, but most will pass by like ships in the night. A good deal of the SW-facing coast is straight line reefs, exposed and messed up by wind and swell, but a few obvious jinks in the coast could produce a left or two at Tanjungs Sakaladat, Sataerataera and Simasuket. Many captains will have a few spots sussed for certain conditions and there are some mellow breaks in the playgrounds area that get ridden like Taileleo, a fun mal slide facing south, Pearlers peak nestled behind Masokut and a righthander round the backside near the Muara harbour. It is important to recognise that while there are 40-60 named breaks, many more are out there, being surfed by experienced captains who know the deal.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
Batu Islands, Simon Williams
Often referred to as the Telos, the 51 Batu Islands have dodged the bulk of the Nias and Mentawai crowds for much the same reason as the Banyaks. There are fewer big name spots and the best set-ups often require stronger swells, usually from the rarer W direction. However, consistent, year-round, headhigh surf can always be found with plenty of fun, easier line-ups that cater to most tastes and abilities. A few surf camps have opened, but for independent travellers, this place is a mission without a boat to get around and it has a reputation for malaria and other diseases. There are flights from Medan and Padang to the small strip at Lasondre on Tanahmasa, plus ferries from Nias, but most of the waves are found on the smaller islands to the NW. Check around and in between the larger islands of Telo, Sipika and the more exposed reefs of Pulau Sigata. Like the Mentawais, refraction brings swell in at unusual angles so don’t discount either end of Pulau Pini during big pulses. Down south on Tanahbala, there are some less frequented breaks with longer travelling times between them especially if going all the way to Bojo. The camps all have their own names for the spots, so it depends on who you travel with, but there is no doubt this group holds some excellent waves and since the equator runs through here, winds are rarely a problem with plenty of glass and a spot for all wind/swell combos.
Find more general info about when to go and statistics on the Low Pressure’s Stormrider Guide website.
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Mentawai Islands
Located about 80 miles west of the Indonesia's largest island, Sumatra with the city of Padang, the Mentawai Islands are the home of some of the best, most consistent surf on the planet. Because of their exposure to swells in the Roaring 40s, the sheer volume of surf spots in the region, and the remoteness of the islands (some of which are uninhabited), the Mentawais have become the premiere surf destination.
The reason for all the hype: simply, the surf. Rights, lefts, big waves, playful points, open shoulders, and racing tubes ... from three feet to ten, the Mentawais has it all.
The Seasons
Summer (December - February)
Is downtime in the Mentawais, when most the boats go in for repairs and rest. While there are still great waves available, the winds tend to be less favourable, and much of the Indonesian surf community relocates to Bali.
Fall (March - April)
Is when the big weather machine at the bottom of the world switches on and starts showering the Mentawais with south and southwest swell energy. Though fall isn't the most popular time it can offer prefect waves with very few surfers in the water.
Winter (June - September)
Is go time in the Mentawais, and from June to September it's very hard to miss out on the best waves available on the planet. The source of the surf is low-pressure systems in the southern Indian Ocean when send ground swells thousands of miles across the open ocean. This is the most consistent time.
Spring (October - November)
Still packs a punch in the Mentawais, and October/November are considered consistent months. But as December matures, swells die off, as do the surfers – it can be prefect ‘layback’ surfing.
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The Boat: The Pelagic
Built in Western Australia by Fine Entry Marine and launched in 2002, the 20m Pelagic offers the discerning surfer the ultimate Indonesian experience. The vessel incorporates surf-specific design, drawing on a wide range of experience in the field. All specifications comply with Australian USL survey codes. Powered by twin turbo diesel 680-horsepower Yanmar engines, the Pelagic has a cruising speed of 20 knots and a range of over 900 nautical miles. This combination generates unparalleled opportunities. The twin-keeled, mono-hull design was developed in the extreme waters off the coast of Western Australian and gives the highest level of seaworthiness. The boat's performance is matched only by her luxury and wide range of amenities. No matter what the sea state, crew and passengers alike will be treated to a smooth, safe and comfortable ride.
MV Pelagic specifications
- Main engines - Twin Engine Yanmar 680 horse power engines x 2
- Generators - 35 KVA Yanmar Generators x 2
- Fuel - 10,000 liters total in 2 tanks. Port / Starboard
- Freshwater - Two Village Marine 400 gallons per day water makers - 400 gallon water storage with mains pressure.
- Ac power - There are two Generators each supplying the vessel wit 240/415 power throughout the vessel.
- Airconditioning - The rooms and salon are supplied with Marine Air Systems Vector Compact units. Each unit produces 24,000 BTU’s. The wheelhouse is cooled by Petrel air command roof top units. 2 each @13,500 BTU
- Electronics - 1 Garmin chart plotter - 1 SI TEX fish plot 12 chart plotter -1 Nobeltec hook into laptop chart plotter system - 1 Furuno FVC 50/200 Commercial depth sounder -1 Furuno Model 1932 Radar 64 mile -1 Furuno model 1731 Radar 32 mile -1 simarad AP 20 Auto pilot with remote control -1 Furuno FX 207 weather fax -1 Icom M700 SSB -1 Icom VHF -1 Mini – M sat server with email through skyfile – (Satellite Phone)
- Accomodation - The pelagic sleeps 14 people total - the wheelhouse has a Queen bed and a twin - below deck guests have 4 rooms, each with 2 beds per room - there are a total of 2 queens and seven twins below. An ensuite is located off guest rooms with 2 full size bathrooms located on the aft deck.
- Salon - The salon has Bose surround sound along with a 50 inch flat screen TV there is a DVD Player, VHS and CD player. Opposite the TV is a full wrap around lounge seating for 8.
- Galley - The galley is a full service galley. Chef quality stainless steel oven with gas cook top. Full “house style” refrigerator/freezer with a cabinet freezer for extra freezer space plus walk-in cool room below deck.
- Dinette - There is outside eating area with settings for 8. There is clear weather screening 360 degrees around the dining area in case of weather.
- Aft deck - The aft deck is open space. Jet ski compartment and a ramp for the skiff to be carried. When the skiff is off there are stairs to the swim step to ingress into the water. Two board rooms accommodating 12 boards plus separate board locker.
- Tenders - 18 ft skiff with 2007 50 HP Suzuki outboard - 2010 Wave Runner with HSA Rescue sled.
Was dich erwartet
Charter Boot das speziell fürs Surfen entworfen wurde
Dies ist das erste Surf Charter Boot das speziell und ausschließlich fürs Surfen und das Erkunden neuer Surf Breaks entworfen wurde. Sogar für deine Surfbretter gibt es extra Kabinen. Die Pelagic ist mit jeglichem Luxus und einer großen Palette an Annehmlichkeiten ausgestattet. Sogar einen Jet Ski gibt es, um dich schnell an verschiedenen Surf Breaks abzusetzen.
Qualität der Mentawai Wellen ist schlichtweg unerreicht
Die Reisegeschwindigkeit von bis zu 20 Knoten garantiert dir, dass du immer schnell überall dorthin gelangst wo gerade die besten Wellen brechen. Und was für fantastische Wellen es in den Mentawais gibt! In dieser Inselkette gibt es wahrscheinlich die besten Surf Breaks auf unserem blauen Planeten. Die Qualität der Wellen ist schlichtweg unerreicht, in keiner zweiten Region weltweit gibt es solch perfekte Bedingungen. Die Pelagic bietet das ganze Jahr über Surf Charter an, und es gibt das ganze Jahr über Wellen. In der besten Saison für Wellen, von März bis November, gibt es in diesem Paradies für Surfer Swell im Überfluss. Du kannst die berühmtesten Surf Breaks wie zum Beispiel HTs oder Macaronis surfen, oder dich auf den vielen anderen Wellen und Secret Spots austoben. Die Mentawais sind mit Wellen geradezu übersät und es gibt garantiert Wellen für Surfer jeden Levels. Hier kann sich jedermann seinen Traum erfüllen!
Im All-Inclusive Paket sind sogar Alkohol und ein Foto Service mit dabei. Du wirst also mit erstklassigen Urlaubsfotos und Fotos von den Wellen, die du gesurft bist, nach Hause kommen, so dass du diesen Traumtrip nie vergessen wirst!
4 Gründe sich für die Pelagic Surf Charter zu entscheiden:
- Dieses Boot wurde speziell fürs Surfen und das Erkunden neuer Surf Breaks entworfen!
- Jet Ski verfügbar.
- Sehr schnelle Ortswechsel dank einer Reisegeschwindigkeit von bis zu 20 Knoten möglich.
- Im All-Inclusive Paket sind sogar Alkohol und ein Foto Service mit dabei!
Cost includes
- Transfers to and from Padang Airport to the Pelagic
- All food, non-alcoholic beverages and beers
- Direct delivery to world-class surf spots via skiff and jet ski
- Additional activities, such as fishing, free diving, snorkeling and SUPs
- Photography Service - 100's of shot to take home !
Cost does not include
- Airfares and stopover accommodation
- Mentawai Government Visa/Surfing Tax and charges.
- Any additional travel costs required for late arrival or early departure
- Arrival and departure taxes (see travel info section)
- Use of the satellite phone
- Wine and Spirit beverages
Boat Cost - Standard Charter
- 13-day trip - contact us for prices and schedule availabilities
- Longer or special destination trips are available - please call to discuss
- Based on 8 passengers
Information about arrival and departure
Arrival
- Passengers fly into Minangkabau International Airport in Padang, West Sumatera (airport code: PDG).
- Passengers should arrive on the first day of their scheduled charter dates (for example, if your trip is April 11-24, you should arrive on the 11th)
- Due to the reconstruction of Padang we recommend overnight stays be done in Singapore, KL, Bali, Jakarta etc and arrive in Padang on the first day of your charter.
- Foreign passengers need to pay for a Visa on Arrival (temporary travel visa) of approximately $25 USD upon arrival in Indonesia (new US bills).
- After exiting the airport you will be met by our ground agent, he will transfer you and your group either directly to the Pelagic, or to the Bumiminang Hotel, if you are waiting for others to arrive on later flights.
- If you would like to use the porter service (uniformed porters are available to help with your luggage), the normal tips you should give are around Rp 20,000, or US $2. It is recommended that you keep an eye on your luggage and stay with the porter at all times. Tip - To exit arrival area you must show your ‘luggage slips’ for your luggage.
- You may collect your luggage yourself and go outside where you will be met by our ground agent who will then take you to the transfer vehicle and transferred to the Pelagic. The agent cannot enter the arrival area and you will find them just outside with a sign reading "Pelagic".
- The Pelagic is scheduled to leave Padang late afternoon on your arrival date. You will travel overnight and arrive for the ‘early’ at a chosen break.
- The cell phones are available to be used in some areas and laptop are welcome (all areas in Padang, Playground, Tuapejat, Sikakap, etc...)
Departure
- The boat will return in the early morning of the last day of the charter.
- Passengers should plan to fly out that day
- For example: if your charter dates are April 11-24 :
- Arrive in Padang on the 11th.
- The boat will depart in the afternoon or early evening on the 11th, when all passengers have arrived.
- The boat will return to Padang harbor either the night of the 23rd or early morning on the 24th.
- After breakfast (on the 24th), you will be transferred to the Padang airport to catch your departing flight.
- For example: if your charter dates are April 11-24 :
- Ground transportation will be provided from the Pelagic back to Padang airport.
- Passengers must pay an exit tax upon departure:
- Approximately Rp 35,000 if taking a domestic flight (i.e. Padang-Jakarta)
- Approximately Rp 65,000 if taking an international flight (i.e. Padang-Singapore
Drugs
The use of illegal drugs whilst travelling on the Pelagic is prohibited and will result in immediate terminate of charter.
In 2010 Police are actively searching surf charter boats for drugs and if found will confiscate the Pelagic and jail all onboard. We therefore have a zero tolerance and will offload all guests at the nearest port should drugs be found onboard.
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Your persönlicher Experte für diese Reise

Nacho, unser argentinischer Surf-Experte bei LUEX, hat Swells in ganz Lateinamerika, Indonesien, Fidschi und den Malediven gejagt. Sein Business-Background hilft – aber sein Herz schlägt fürs Surfen. Wenn er nicht gerade Traumtrips für unsere Kunden plant, flitzt er voll Koffein durch’s Office. Seine Lieblingswellen? Ganz klar in den Mentawais – dort hat er seine Definition von Perfektion gefunden. Bei LUEX bringt er seine Erfahrung ein, um anderen zu helfen, epische Wellen zu scoren.




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