We are the sole UK agent for the Ailoita 2 surf charter boat based in the Mentawai Islands, Sumatra, Indonesia.

With the knowledge, associates and experience we have built up over the years from travelling in Indonesia we are expertly placed to organise your trip of a life time.

We are based in North Devon, UK, which means there will be no long distance phone calls spoken in pigeon English, no converting dollars and pounds and waiting for the best exchange rate to make your payment, basically no uncertainty.

We can advise on all elements of your trip, for example, travelling from the UK, flights, internal flights, visas, insurance, inoculations, boards and luggage - we will be with you every step of the way!

We have a great representative in Padang by the name of Elvis who will take care of you whilst in Sumatra, including shuttles from airport to port and return port to airport - all included in the price.

If you require further advice or advice please do not hesitate to contact us.

The Mentawai Island chain lies roughly 100 miles offshore from the largest city in West Sumatra, Padang, which is the base for all Mentawai charter operations. The island group consists of the four main islands of Siberut, Sipora, and North and South Pagai. These islands are further surrounded by many smaller islets, the entire chain stretching from North to SouthEast in a line wide open to the Indian Ocean swell factory.

The Mentawai are inhabited by local fishermen whose villages dot the islands. They are friendly and welcoming, and visits to their beaches and communities are highly recommended for a full Mentawai experience. The indigenous cultures, clear blue waters, dense tropical backdrops, and sultry trade winds provide for a truly idyllic island experience.

There are two main seasons in the Mentawai: the dry season, which runs from around February to October, and the wet season, which takes up November to January. While the wet season is certainly rainier, one will experience plenty of refreshing tropical showers in the dry season as well. Average air temperatures range between 72°F (22°C) to 90°F (32°C). Water temp runs a pretty constant 80°F (27°C). Wetsuits are never necessary, but tropical wax is always required!

The Mentawai's position in the Indian Ocean put them in the ultimate spot to pick up phenomenal amounts of swell. Add that swell to the ideal geography of the islands and you end up with the seemingly endless array of perfect set-ups on offer. In no other place on earth can you find such an abundance of world class waves in such a small area breaking with such consistency. There are set-ups for every type of wind and swell condition. Clean, head high waves are virtually guaranteed even if there is no obvious groundswell running.

While great waves can be found in the Mentawai all year 'round, most people choose to go during the dry season between March and November when the Indian Ocean is at its most active. Whatever month you go, and whatever the wind, swell, and tide conditions happen to be, somewhere in the Mentawai will be working and very likely pumping.

Perhaps the best thing about the islands is that the perfection isn't limited to the dozen or so famous breaks you've seen in the surf mags and movies. There are plenty of other lesser known and even yet to be discovered breaks that would be considered a dream wave in any surfer's book.

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