SURFING BEACHES VACATION
SURFBREAKS AND THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS
INSIDE THE ISSUE
THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS
THE TYPES OF SURF BREAKS WE COMMONLY SEE
KINDS OF WAVES YOU GET AT THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS
KNOW THE MENTAWAIS
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MENTAWAI ISLANDS THINKING OF TAKING YOUR LONG-AWAITED VACATION IN THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS
LET’S KNOW A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THIS BEAUTIFUL SURFING DESTINATION.
Mentawai
islands
is
some
of
the
most
spots
in
the
whole
the
tropical
home
beautiful world.
islands,
to surf
Be
Where Are Islands?
The
Mentawai
it
crystal
The
Mentawai
situated
waves
Sumatra in Indonesia. It’s in the
of
the
dream the
also
place; surf
surf
all
remoteness makes
destination
enthusiasts.
thinking
of
awaited
taking
If
Islands,
and
start
it
for you
a all
are
your
long-
in
the
vacation
Mentawai further
the
then
wait
preparing
no for
the adventure-filled experience.
Northern islands
the
part are
of
coast
of
are
clear and warm waters, thrilling and
off
Islands
West
Indonesia.
somewhere
The
around
150km off the coast and consist of
around
Most
70
individual
islands
are
islands.
uninhabited
which is why people from across the
globe
love
the
serenity
natural beauty of the place.
and
TYPES OF SURF BREAKS
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TYPES OF SURFBREAKS WE COMMONLY SEE
It is always advised to know about the types of surfs
that
Though help
exist
before
theoretical
you
while
experience,
it
you
a
knowledge
surfing, is
plan
until
always
surf
holiday.
doesn't you
good
really
have
to
prior
acquire
as
much knowledge as possible.
Beach breaks: breaks
over
beach
break.
towards There form
a
the
is
a
so
This
of
sandy
bottom
These
forms
end
and
certain
you
type
should
can
period also
waves hence of
the
name
waves
take
many
when
know
generally
break
shapes.
these
about
waves
the
best
time to witness it. The waves that you often see as
a
result
powerful
or
of
the
hollow
sandbanks
depending
on
are the
either time
of
the year.
Reef breaks: A t over
a
channel
rocky next
reef
bottom. to
the
breaks, You
the
get
line-up
to
waves see
break
a
generally,
clear and
through that, you can paddle out.
Point breaks: P o i n t a
point
time.
break
peel
breaks for
a
form
longer
as
a
than
result
of
expected
KNOW THE WAVES
LANCE'S LEFT
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BEACH BREAK
LANCE'S RIGHT
MENTAWAI ISLANDS
Let’s have a look on the kinds of waves that you
can
expect
to
see
or
might
see
when
you get to the Mentawai Islands.
Lance's Left:
This
wave
is
famous
for
its
consistency. It’s one of the most surfed and crowd-pleaser.
It
offers
a
barrel
of
the
takeoff when the swell direction is right and
KINDS OF WAVES THAT YOU CAN
a long open face to try multiple manoeuvres down the line.
EXPECT TO SEE WHEN YOU GET TO THE MENTAWAI ISLANDS
Beach
Break:
our surf clear
resort,
left
either
A
be
and
short it
offers
right
powerful
bike
ride
beautiful
peaks.
or
away
The
hollow
from
crystal
waves
can
depending
on
the time of the year.
Lance's Right:
Known
locally
Hollow
one
the
Tree’s
consistent
is
fast,
of
barreling
as
best
HT’s
and
or
most
right-handers
in
the world. This wave, located off the Sipore Island, surfers.
is
for
intermediate
and
advanced
KNOW THE WAVES
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RIFLES
BINTANGS
GREEN BUSH
KINDS OF WAVES CONTINUED
Rifles: straight turns west,
or
This
form
line
speed
twists.
the
of
As
wave
wave
with
all
barely
soon
eases
is
as
off
any
the and
about unusual
wind
goes
rifles
start
taking speed. You would love to watch it or take part.
Bintangs:
On
short
thrilling
yards are
but away
less
which
medium
from
may
be
barrel.
the
crowded
or
have may
it
offers
Some
Lance’s
and
fun
swells,
Left,
hundred Bintangs
shifting
test
a
your
peaks, surfing
ability.
Green Bush: advanced
This
surfers
wave as
it
is has
only
for
the
seemingly
no
exit. Framed by a lush tropical forest on the eastern
edge
it
is
one
of
the
attractive, and rippable waves around.
most
KEEP GOING
DON’T WAIT AND GET THE BALL ROLLING!
Pack your bags and be ready for unseen and unexplored trails of natural beauty in the Mentawai Islands. Its gonna be a decision you would cherish for life.
Connect to HT Resort to plan your Mentawai trip effectively.
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