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Mentawai Island

This isolated place in Indonesia was only subject to outside influences at the start of the 20th century. The remote location of these islands means that the Mentawai people have had very little contact with the outside world due to being surrounded by tropical rainforests and immersing themselves in the traditions. The name of these islands came from native people who live a semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the coastal and rainforest environments and are also one of the oldest tribes in Indonesia.
The Mentawai Islands archipelago, which consists of 70 islands and islets, covers approximately 150 kilometers of the paradisiacal Western Indonesian Coast and is only a short distance from Western Sumatra.

There are four main islands, Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai, and South Pagai, which make up this archipelago. You will find a quiet and little explored place where you can still find virgin jungles, and white sand beaches with crystal clear and warm waters. Nowadays, and as a remarkable point, the area is known for its perfect waves and to be one of the best spots for surfing around the whole planet.

This isolated place in Indonesia was only subject to outside influences at the start of the 20th century. The remote location of these islands means that the Mentawai people have had very little contact with the outside world due to being surrounded by tropical rainforests and immersing themselves in the traditions. The name of these islands came from native people who live a semi-nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle in the coastal and rainforest environments and are also one of the oldest tribes in Indonesia.
The Mentawai Islands archipelago, which consists of 70 islands and islets, covers approximately 150 kilometers of the paradisiacal Western Indonesian Coast and is only a short distance from Western Sumatra.

There are four main islands, Siberut, Sipora, North Pagai, and South Pagai, which make up this archipelago. You will find a quiet and little explored place where you can still find virgin jungles, and white sand beaches with crystal clear and warm waters. Nowadays, and as a remarkable point, the area is known for its perfect waves and to be one of the best spots for surfing around the whole planet.

On a cultural level, these islands are home to the only Mentawai tribe in the world. This tribe is said to have existed for more than 4,000 years. In addition, they preserve many of their traditions (some of them may seem strange to the city and cosmopolitan people), sharpen their teeth, and especially use natural medicines whose preparation is based on their ancestral wisdom and their knowledge of the food and flora of the jungle where they live.

On a cultural level, these islands are home to the only Mentawai tribe in the world. This tribe is said to have existed for more than 4,000 years. In addition, they preserve many of their traditions (some of them may seem strange to the city and cosmopolitan people), sharpen their teeth, and especially use natural medicines whose preparation is based on their ancestral wisdom and their knowledge of the food and flora of the jungle where they live.

The Mentawai region can hold surf all year long and is thought to be the most reliable surfing region in the world.

-Peak Season: Between May and October are the months for you if you want to enjoy the barrel of your life and discover what authentic Indonesian surf is like. By this time of the year is when the most experienced surfers from all over the globe go to this place to enjoy the best of it. Also, save to say that it´s when the large swells are more consistent.

-Off Season: From November to April, the area is less crowded and you still score perfect, dreamy waves, more than you could surf in a year in other countries. These months are considered the shoulder months, yet they can still experience everything from large swells to brief enjoyable days.

Weather

Throughout the entire year, the weather is remarkably consistent, with just sporadic tropical storms. Days are hot and muggy, but evenings are a little chilly.
From May to September: This is when we get typical tropical weather, with bright days, little to no wind, and sporadic rain.

With drier weather and light, fluctuating winds, the months of March through April and October through November are ideal for enjoying beautiful sunny days.
Christmas: Although the weather can be a little erratic around this time, you will often experience predominantly bright days and cool nights.

Attractions

The Mentawai is not only for mad surfers, if you would like to enjoy other activities, The Island is also a place with amazing untouched jungle reserves to do trekking tours and visit the indigenous villages lost in time. The Siberut National Park could be a good option for you if you are a nature lover.
However, if trekking is not for you, then there are some amazing snorkeling and diving sites to explore an impressive variety of corals, bottoms, and marine fauna.
Also if you want to experiment the fishing, regular angling or harpoon fishing is very popular in the Mentawais, where you’ll find a lot of fish living on the shallow reefs surrounding the islands.
Another quite nice activity to do in the region could be a traditional Shamanic ceremony. If you’re looking for a bit of local culture, make sure you don’t miss it.