Since 1997
Uncrowded surf charters across Sumatra
Strategically positioned surf boat trips to the Mentawai, the Telos and beyond. Eleven nights aboard, twelve surfers, and a route that changes when the forecast does.
Why surf with us
Pioneers in the Sumatra surf charter industry since 1997
A team of dedicated professionals, from gourmet chefs and expert surf guides to our friendly and highly experienced boat and ground crew. In partnership with Ferry Erawan, a Mentawai surf charter pioneer operating these waters since 1997.
Surf, eat, sleep, repeat
We take care of everything else. Just name it, we make it happen.
Unbeatable value
Premium service for an accessible price. All-inclusive packages from USD 2,300.
Your trip, your rules
Barrels, mellow peaks or uncrowded line-ups. A personalised menu. A professional photographer. Your preferences lead the way.
Experienced local crew
Operating these waters for decades alongside the region's original charter pioneers.
Prime break access
We position the boat next to Sumatra's most consistent reef systems.
Adaptive routing
We move with real-time conditions instead of following fixed itineraries.
The Sumatra surf region
The highest concentration of world-class waves on the planet
Facing the open Indian Ocean, Sumatra receives uninterrupted southern hemisphere swells generated by the Roaring Forties and Furious Fifties, travelling thousands of miles and arriving at these reefs as clean, long-period groundswells.
Mentawai
33 named breaks. Macaronis, Rifles, Hollow Trees, Telescopes, Greenbush.
Explore Mentawai
Telo Islands
23 named breaks. Max's Right, Schoolyards, Sipika, Jurassic, Coffins, Bojo.
Explore Telos
North Sumatra
Raw and relatively unexplored. Powerful reef breaks, long point waves, empty line-ups.
On requestTwo fully equipped vessels
Built for the Indian Ocean
Your experienced local crew and a kitchen that keeps you fuelled for every session. From the moment you step aboard, everything is taken care of, so all you need to think about is which wave to surf next.
Fully renovated 2023
Melaleuca
Spacious lounge with a 50 inch smart TV, fully air conditioned, indoor and outdoor dining, and a huge shaded top deck.
25m × 6.5mTwin Mitsubishi 350hp
6 cabinsUp to 12 guests
StarlinkInternet 24/7
2 tenders40hp and 15hp
Fully renovated 2024
Kaimana
Kaimana is the sister vessel to Melaleuca and the trip is the same: same crew, same routes, same guiding, same kitchen, same navigation and safety suite, same 6 cabins for 12 guests. The differences are 24m instead of 25m, a 2024 refit rather than 2023, and a 2027 schedule still being finalised.
24m × 6.5mTwin engines
6 cabinsUp to 12 guests
StarlinkInternet 24/7
2027 scheduleBeing finalised
Melaleuca · 2026 and 2027
Thirty five trips, twelve surfers, eleven nights
Standard trips are 10 days of surfing and 11 nights on board, and we can tailor yours. A longer trip, remote islands, a surf and fishing combination. Just say so.
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All 35 trips
Fully booked trips run a waitlist. If a spot opens we contact people in order.
What our guests say
Surfers, families and ocean lovers from around the world
★★★★★
I have surfed Indonesia, Portugal, Australia, Morocco, the Maldives and Hawaii, and this is still the trip I talk about most. Gonçalo has a level of local knowledge that no guidebook or travel agent can replicate.
★★★★★
I had three dream trips with Gonçalo. He has an enormous knowledge of Sumatra's islands. On one of those trips he took us to a secret spot for the biggest days of the swell, where I surfed the best waves of my life. A dream came true. Do not miss a trip with Gonçalo.
★★★★★
We came as a family, kids included, and Gonçalo made it work for everyone. The little ones had calm, beautiful water to explore while the adults got to surf waves we will never forget. The crew were warm, patient and genuinely wonderful with the children.
Before you book
The questions everyone asks first
What is the best season?
April to October is prime season. March and November can also offer good surf with fewer crowds.
Is my level good enough?
If you can catch waves independently, you are ready. There are waves for all levels from intermediate to advanced, averaging 3 to 6 feet. Absolute beginners are not recommended.
Who decides where we surf?
Guests decide, based on the surf guide's recommendations on swell, wind and tides. We move with real-time conditions rather than a fixed itinerary.
What is included?
Transfers, all meals and non-alcoholic drinks, 30 beers per guest, surf guide, equipment onboard, and taxes except the Mentawai surfing tax. Flights, insurance, hotels, the photography package and tips are not included.
Design your ideal trip
Want a private boat? A longer trip?
Choose your dates, boat size and wave priorities, and we handle the rest. Ready to score the waves of your life in the Mentawai? Gon is your surf trip expert.