A Mentawai Islands surf trip has all the elements for that dream adventure – sun, sea, sand and world class waves!
My photographer buddy Louis (aka @onebreath.images on the ‘gram) has been lucky enough to be riding out COVID and has spent a large chunk of the world lockdown surrounded by palm trees and pumping surf in the Mentawais, flooding my Insta feed with heaps of epic pics!
So if you’re busy planning your next surf adventure here are 10 of his personal favourites that prove the Mentawai Islands are a surfers paradise…
And if you’re planning a Mentawai Surf Trip check out the crew of Stoked Surf Adventures who can help make it a reality for you
10 Photos That Prove The Mentawai Islands Are A Surfers Paradise
Above & Below – beneath the surface of the Ments isa beautiful (albeit sharp!) reef system!
On Your Doorstep – many of these beautiful islands have pumping surf just a short paddle away
Through The Blue – seriously how inviting does this water look? Boardies all the way!
Unridden – don’t let too many of these roll in unridden!
That Backdrop – honestly you’ll be hard pushed to find anywhere with more palm trees than these islands!
Blues & Greens – Just. Wow.
Smiles All Round. The Ments isn’t just for pros – there are plenty of playful waves around for advanced intermediates too.
Daily Commute – Yup, just another day in the Mentawais!
Sunset Hues – rolling barrels and evening vibes. Cold beer after this anyone?!
Do It For The ‘Gram – come back with heaps of memories and an equal amount of incredible pictures too!
Are the Mentawai Islands on your to do list?
Let me know if you have any questions about planning your trip!
If you want to check out more of Louis’s work head over to his site – www.onebreathimage.com
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