Mentawai Islands, famous for its beautiful beaches. High waves can be used for activities surfing. Surfing Mentawai archipelago is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times has an international surfing competition held here. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" that can be surfing locations.
Geographical position of the Mentawai Islands off the coast of West Sumatra distinct benefits for tourism development of extreme sports. Located directly Ocean Facing the Mentawai Islands granted consistent waves all year round. Time between April to August which coincided with summer holidays in Europe is the best time for surfing.
In that season, Mentawai waves can reach six feet tall and this is the most sought after by surfers water. Mentawai Islands has recorded a 400 point often made surfing surfing locations by the surfer. 400 points from surfing, has 23 points including international waves. The area is spread among others in the Nyang-Nyang, Coral Bajat, Karoniki, Pananggelat and Mainuk (Pulau Siberut), Katiet Basua (Sipora Island) and North Pagai (Sikakap Island). The recognition given by the international world of the waves can be seen from the Mentawai surfing event held in these islands. Each year, Mentawai appointed as the executor Surfing World Champions Championship Series or World Series is scheduled Surfing Water every month in August.
Mentawai Sea, ranging from ocean waves to the base has a rich and fantastic potential. Large ocean waves that some of them into the category of extreme, making Mentawai as one of tourism object of popular surfing in the world.
Surfing sports usually conducted in April to October. Given, in the months that the waves in the Mentawai islands reached its zenith and the surfers can use it for surfing. Whereas in November until March, the waves in the Mentawai islands are not so high, that is not challenging enough for use surfing activities.
Surfing activity is located in 3 sub-districts, including the District of South Siberut, District and Sub Sipora North Pagai included in the Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Surf tourism object location can be reached by motor boats and aircraft pioneer. If using a boat, the journey taken for 14 hours with the route from Padang-Muara Siberut Sipora cost approximately between USD 25 - USD 35 - per person (February 2008)
To enter the Mentawai Islands, tourists can use the services of a guide or use a tour operator services. For lodging, in the Mentawai Islands is available lodging along the coast.
