Telescopes Beachfront infinity pool Surf Resort - West Sumatera, Mentawai. Indonesia

Waves are mostly in the two to six-foot range depending on the wave spot all year long . Between April and October, the islands receive constant swells. Shoulder season months generally have smaller swells but are also less crowded.

World-class surfing points like Telescopes, Iceland, Scarecrows and other 10 surf spots are in 20-minute range boat area. One of the famous spots that you can easily get from the resort is Telescope, it takes less than 10 minutes to get there by our private speedboat. Its one of the best waves in Mentawai, friendly and perfect for turns or to try safe barrels. There are a lot of wave spot choices for surfers, from beginners to pro surfers.

Right in the front of the Resort

• Arguably right: Right out the front of the Resort, this is the first spot we check in the morning and our main reference point. It breaks almost every day during the surf season, and is arguably one of the best waves in the area, starting to work at around 1-2ft and breaking all the way up to 6-8ft. It’s a super-fun wave, offering up the odd barrel on the first section and a good section for practising turns on the inside. At size it’s a different story, transforming into a much longer and hollower wave.
• Beginners:The wave always breaks in the same place, giving beginners an easy and surprise-free route out to the line-up, and in terms of size and power it’s an easy wave to learn on, while still providing a sufficiently long and fun ride. What’s more, it breaks into a safe area with deep water and a channel just to the side, letting surfers return to the peak without difficulty.
• Left: It needs a medium-sized swell to start working. Sometimes it’s fast and barrelling; other times it’s a slightly slower wave, allowing time for several manoeuvres out on the face.

Ombak Tidur

It’s one of the most consistent right-handers in the region and works on all tides. This is a break that only needs a little swell to start working, and is usually surfed in smaller conditions since the reef is only vaguely defined, meaning the wave can lack shape.

Iceland

When the swell is small, there are fun lefts and rights suitable for all abilities and working on all tides. This spot picks up more swell than anywhere else, and alongside Ombak Tidur is the most consistent wave in the area. Depending on the direction, it can handle swells of up to 10ft and provide the setting for some spectacular sessions. When the swell reaches 4ft and upwards, however, Iceland turns into a barrelling left-hander with several sections. 

Hookers

Due to its position to the north of the island, it needs a powerful swell to start breaking. Located on the other side of the island, this long left-hander guarantees a good time for surfers of all levels. 

Tikus

After a barrel section on the outside there are some great opportunities for manoeuvres; intermediates can practise their turns, while more experienced surfers can take advantage of the numerous ramps on offer all along the wave. One of the funniest waves in the Mentawai. 

Tugis

Best at mid-tide, it can work practically the whole way through the tide depending on the swell. This left-hander, which requires a fair bit of swell to start breaking, serves up a barrel on the take-off immediately followed by a turn section — you’ll need to be on your game in order to really make the most of it.

Suicides

Conditions are rarely optimum for this spot, but when the wind and swell directions cooperate you might luck into one of the best sessions of your life here. Its name is a reference to the shallow and dangerous reef to which prospective surfers risk exposing themselves — hundreds of yards of razor-sharp live coral, along which an extremely fast and deep barrel breaks into inches of water. 

Telescopes

The flat and even bottom makes it a relatively safe surf break. One of the best waves in the world. It doesn’t take much swell for it to start breaking, generating a long, peeling wave that extends for over 100 metres and can happily accommodate most ability levels. When the swell exceeds 3ft, barrels alternate with less hollow sections, allowing you to get several turns in; on smaller swells, it’s just a supremely fun wave.

Scarecrows

This wave, located in front of an island called Pittojat, is the longest in the area, offering surfers rides of up to 300m in length. It’s perhaps not the most perfect wave in the Mentawai, but it’s still one of the best spots to lay into some turns and tuck into a few barrels.

Seven palms

A perfect little left-hander for those days with slightly less swell. A playful sort of wave, sometimes it serves up cheeky barrels, sometimes it’s all about the turns — it all depends on the swell direction. Offshore in southeasterly winds, it’s a great option to keep in mind whenever conditions are favourable.

• Only less than 5 minutes with our private speedboat you will arrive at your destination to learn your surfing skills according to the level you want.
• All you need is a pair of surf surfing shoes for coral reefs and a long-sleeved rash guard for protection.
• Quality Surf Instructor
• Soft surfboard, equipped with rubber fins to maximize safety