Surfing in the Mentawai islands


Mentawai Islands Surfing is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times it has been an international surfing competition held here. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" (surfing spot) that can be used as a surfing location.

Surfing activity can be done at several beaches located in the Mentawai islands. The beaches are: Beaches Nyangnyang, Bajat Coral Coast, Beach Karoniki, and the Coast Pananggelat Mainuk which are all located in the District of South Siberut. In addition to the District of South Siberut, in District Sipora there are also several beaches like Pantai Katiet Bosua and the South Coast. While in the District of North Pagai there is the West Coast.

Mentawai sea, ranging from sea waves to the base has a fantastic wealth and potential. The high waves that some of them into the category of extreme, making the Mentawai as one of the popular tourist attraction in the world of surfing.

Sports surfing is usually done in April until October. Given, in the months that the waves in the Mentawai islands reached its zenith and the surfers can use it for surfing. Meanwhile, in November to March, the waves in the Mentawai islands are not so high, so it is not challenging enough for use surfing.Surfing activity is located in three districts, including the District of South Siberut, Sipora District and Northern District of Pagai included in the Mentawai Islands regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Location surfing attraction can be reached by motor boats and aircraft pioneer. If using a boat, a trip taken for 14 hours with-Padang route Sipora-Muara Siberut and costs approximately between Rp. 200,000 to Rp. 300.000, - per person (February 2008)

To enter the Mentawai Islands tourists can use the services of a guide or use the services of tour operators. For lodging, lodging in the Mentawai Islands are available along the beach.

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