Waves
World Class Surf
The Mentawai Islands are considered to be one of the most consistent surfing destinations on the planet. Although a few massive swells of ten foot plus hit the islands each season the truth is that the waves are more likely to be in the three to six foot range. Whether it is shallow barrelling waves or easier waves with long workable walls Awera has plenty of options.
We mostly surf the waves between Scarecrows through to the northern side of Awera. There are over 10 high quality waves in this region including the world class Telescopes. All of these waves are reached in less than 30 minutes by longboat from Awera.
The guesthouse looks out on to a little right hander, that the local kids call Suicides. This wave can offer some fun waves on a high tide or if you are lucky enough to catch it on a big west swell it transforms into one of the longest rights in Indonesia.
A 5 minute boat ride will have you around at "Icelands", one of the big wave spots of Mentawai and a little bit further you will discover "Ombak Tidur", the most consistent right in the region.
From the beach in front of the house you can see the world class "Telescopes" breaking in the distance, it can be reached in about 10 minutes by boat. Telescopes is a fun wave suitable for all standards of surfing when it is small but on bigger days it offers one of the longest, straightest, barrels in Mentawai.
Continuing another 15 minutes on from there we reach "Scarecrows" or "Diablos" as it is also known, another quality left that usually has a little more size than "Telescopes".
On top of these there are a few other waves that work on different tides and swell directions such as "Tikus", "Twiggies", "Ular's" and "Hookers".
Above is a map of the area with some of the more known breaks, our guide will be able to show you these as well as some of the lesser known spots and get you to the spot that is best suited to your surfing level and the conditions.
Again, there is only ever a maximum of 6 surfers using the guesthouse at a time. This means that more of the time guests will be able to surf the waves they want with less people in the water.
Telescopes
Telescopes is a fun wave suitable for all standards of surfing when it is small offering little cover ups but on bigger days it offers one of the longest, straightest, barrels in the Mentawais. 10 minutes by boat.
Scarecrows
"Scarecrows" or "Diablos" as it is also known, another quality left that usually has a little more size and few less people on it than "Telescopes". While it needs a bit of east in the wind to straighten it up but it is easily one of the most rippable waves in the region. 25 minutes by boat.
Ombak tidur
Just a few hundred metres from icelands this is the most consistent right hander in the region. 5 minutes by boat.
Icelands
Icelands is a left that is considered one of the big wave spots of the Mentawais as it can hold a swell of up to 5m without too much trouble. It's best with a bit of east in the wind so it changes by the hour. It can also offer a few fun rights on a small day. 5 minutes by boat.
Tikus
When Telescopes is double overhead tikus is a great wave that will be overhead and super fun, this side of the islands offer some great options for surfers not willing to risk life and limb on big days.
Suicides
Frontskis or Suicides as it is known by some of the local surfers sits right at the front of Awera. This wave can offer some fun waves on a high tide or if you are lucky enough to catch it on a big west swell it transforms into one of the longest rights in Indonesia.
Other Activities
In the rare times that the surf goes completely flat there are a few other things to do at Awera, here is a list of some of the more popular options.
Spearfishing
Experienced spearfishers will not be bored with the area around Awera. From the reef edges off Icelands out to the islands of "Batu Tonga", otherwise known as Jurassic Park there are many G.T's, Tuna and SpanishMakerel.
Fishing
Whether you are trawling along the edge of the reefs for big pelagics or searching the shallows for the worlds' most sought after fly species, the bonefish Awera has plenty of options. Although we have some basic equipment out on the islands if you are a serious angler we recommend you bring your own gear.
Snorkeling
On small surf days the reef right out the front has some of the most beautiful corals in the region, there are also a few large rock bommies around the island that offer some interesting walls. Just like fishing gear we have a bit of snorkeling equiptment but encourage guests to bring their own.
Other things
We also have a range of board games, books and a small TV if you want to watch a DVD or a video of the days surfing or maybe just take a bit of time out and explore Awera's white sand beaches.
