Notes from the route
Plan the parts between the airport and the lineup.
Practical field notes about ferry timing, camp access, trip costs and what remote-island travel actually asks of you.
BeginnerPlanning
First Mentawai Trip? Start With the Route, Not the Wave List
A local-first guide to ferry days, honest surf level, camp access and the costs that sit outside the room rate.
8 min read
ConditionsSeason
Mentawai by Month: Swell, Crowds and the Budget Trade-Off
Choose your travel window by balancing swell consistency, wave difficulty, rain, crowd pressure and seasonal value.
6 min read
PackingGear
Pack for the Ferry, Reef and Remote Camp—not Instagram
The compact gear list we use for board baggage, boat transfers, reef cuts, limited power and humid island life.
5 min read