Summer vibes instead of winter blues. Swap the cold weather for tropical air, palm trees, and warm island days.
Slow down and recharge. Spend your holidays surfing, relaxing, and enjoying the simple island life.
Who needs snow when you can build a snowman out of sand? Celebrate Christmas barefoot on the beach, with champagne in hand, ocean breezes, and unforgettable tropical sunsets.
From October to March, Mentawai offers a different kind of surf experience. The waves are generally smaller than during the high season, but the swell can remain remarkably consistent, often accompanied by favourable wind conditions.
With fewer surfers in the water and less competition for waves, the off-season is an excellent time for intermediate to advanced surfers looking for quality sessions, a more relaxed atmosphere, and more ways to enjoy the ocean.
Discover a quieter side of Mentawai, where surfing, diving, fishing, and island life come together.
Why Surf Mentawai During the Off-Season?
Mentawai is world-famous for its powerful waves during the high season, but the surf experience from October to March has its own appeal.
The swell can remain consistent, while wave sizes are generally smaller than during peak season. Combined with frequently favourable wind conditions, this can create excellent opportunities for enjoyable, quality surf sessions.
Less crowded lineups
With fewer surfers around, there is less competition for waves. Enjoy more space in the lineup and a more relaxed surfing atmosphere.
Consistent swell, different wave sizes
The off-season isn’t simply a time without waves. Swell can remain consistent, although conditions vary from day to day. Smaller waves can offer a different kind of session from the powerful surf of the high season.
Favourable wind conditions
The wind is often light or absent for extended periods, helping create clean surfing conditions. As always, wind direction and strength depend on the weather and the particular surf break.
Ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers
If you’re comfortable in the ocean and confident surfing reef breaks, the off-season can be a great time to enjoy Mentawai with less competition in the water.
More Than Just Surfing
Diving in tropical waters
Discover the underwater world around the islands and enjoy a different perspective on Mentawai’s marine environment. Conditions and dive availability depend on the weather and local operators.
Fishing in the Mentawai Islands
Spend time on the water and explore the area’s fishing opportunities. Whether you’re an experienced angler or simply looking for a different ocean experience, fishing offers another way to enjoy your time here.
Slow down and enjoy island life
Between surf sessions and ocean adventures, take time to relax by the pool, enjoy the surroundings, and settle into the laid-back rhythm of island living.
Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple, with friends, or in a group, we offer a range of accommodation options to suit different needs and budgets.
Choose between shared and private rooms, wake up to ocean or jungle views, and enjoy a comfortable base for your Mentawai surf trip.
Choose your stay package
Stay + Breakfast: A flexible option that includes your accommodation and daily breakfast.
Full Board: Enjoy accommodation with three meals per day, so you can focus on surfing, exploring, and relaxing.
After a day of surfing or exploring the islands, return to a comfortable space where you can rest and recharge. Our surf camp offers practical amenities designed to make your stay easy and enjoyable.
❄️ Air Conditioning
📶 Wi-Fi
🚿 Private Bathroom
🌫 Swimming Pool
🌤 Private Terrace
🧼🧻 Essential Amenities
Make the Most of Your Stay
Make your trip even more comfortable with additional services available at the camp.
Laundry Service Keep your surfwear and everyday essentials fresh throughout your stay.
Surf Guide Get local guidance to help you understand surf conditions and find suitable waves for your level.
Bike Rental Explore the surrounding area at your own pace wherever local roads and routes allow.
Indonesian Massage Unwind and recharge after long days in the water with a relaxing massage.
Your Mentawai Off-Season Adventure Starts Here
Fewer surfers, consistent swell opportunities, favourable wind conditions, and more ways to enjoy the ocean.
Whether you’re coming for the waves, diving, fishing, or simply the experience of island life, the off-season offers a different way to discover Mentawai.
Find the room that suits your trip, choose your preferred meal package, and get in touch with us to plan your stay.
An immersive surf experience built with heart, connection, and world-class waves. Located in the heart of one of the world’s most wave-rich regions, this surf camp offers more than just unforgettable surf sessions. It’s a family-style, an authentically captivating journey. From shared meals to sunset surfs and bonfires, each moment feels like it was made just for you—real, meaningful, and full of soul.
Built and Run with Heart
The Point was built from the ground up by us: Laia, Ivan & Edgar—with the vision of creating a space that feels like home. As the owners, we live here, run the camp ourselves, and welcome every guest as if they were longtime friends. We’re hands-on in every aspect, from guiding the surf to sharing meals and stories, always aiming to make your experience unforgettable. This isn’t an Airbnb or a hands-off stay—it’s a place built and run with care by those who are part of it every day. Guests naturally fall into the rhythm of camp life, where surfing, sharing meals, and relaxing together come easy.
What Makes This Surf Camp Special
What makes it truly unique is the feeling—you arrive as a guest, but leave as part of a family. There’s no staff hidden behind the scenes. Everyone here, from your surf guide to the person cooking your meals, is part of the same community experience. It’s personal, warm, and real. And of course, the location speaks for itself—uncrowded waves, raw nature, and the rare chance to reach world-class breaks by land, not just by boat.
Surf Experiences, your way
At The Point, we believe in freedom and local insight. Most guests explore and surf on their own, but we’re always here to point you in the right direction. Ivan’s deep knowledge of the area means you’ll know where to surf, what to expect, and what to avoid—whether it’s chasing the best conditions or staying safe. If you’d like more support, you can hire Ivan as a surf guide to help you read the waves and level up your surfing with tailored advice in the water.
Fresh, Flavorful Meals Daily
Meals are prepared with care, creativity, and culinary skill. Served family-style, they’re always plentiful, delicious, and a highlight of each day—bringing everyone together around the table in a shared celebration of good food and good company.
Connection to Local Culture
Set beside a vibrant village and fully staffed by locals, the camp offers a genuine connection to Mentawai life. From everyday interactions to occasional village gatherings, you’ll get a natural glimpse into the culture. Whether it’s sharing stories, joining a celebration, or simply enjoying the warm hospitality, the experience is rooted in respect and real connection.
Movement & Wellness
To keep your body feeling strong, balanced, and ready for the next wave, Hollow Tree’s Resort offers access to an open gym and a variety of fitness classes through @mentawai.surf.fitness. These optional paid add-ons are designed to help surfers maintain peak performance throughout their stay. Whether you’re looking to warm up before a surf session, recover after time in the water, or stay conditioned for consistent performance, their open gym and expert-led yoga and fitness classes are the perfect complement to your surf adventure.
A Surf Experience That Feels Like Home
It’s more than just the waves—you’ll share meals, laughter, and moments you’ll never forget.Guests often arrive as visitors and leave as part of something much bigger—a community of surf lovers who value authenticity, connection, and the beauty of a life lived close to the sea.
Many guests arrive expecting a great surf trip and end up experiencing something far more meaningful. With many adventures, surf sessions, incredible food, and real connection to the local culture, this camp offers a surf experience that’s both high-quality and deeply personal. It’s not an Airbnb or a hands-off stay—this is a place built and run by those who live here, who guide the surf, prepare the meals, and share the experience alongside you every day.
It’s no surprise why many choose to extend their stay. Once you’re here, you’ll quickly understand why!
Although the Mentawai people don’t live on Sipora Island, you can easily visit them on nearby Siberut Island—just a short interferry ride away. We’re happy to help organize a guided tour for guests who want to experience this unforgettable cultural journey.
The Mentawai are one of Indonesia’s oldest indigenous tribes, known for their deep spiritual connection to nature and strong sense of community. They live in traditional longhouses called uma, built from wood, bamboo, and palm leaves, and share everything as a community. Their way of life revolves around the forest—hunting, fishing, gathering, and small-scale farming using tools handmade from natural materials.
Their beliefs are rooted in animism and shamanism, with shamans (sikerei) playing a vital role in healing, rituals, and keeping balance with the spirit world. Tattoos are also an important part of their identity, each one telling a story of their life and connection to nature.
When visiting the tribe, you can expect to:
Trek through the jungle
Learn traditional hunting and fishing techniques
Cook with the locals
Watch or participate in cultural rituals
Try fire-making and other survival skills
Simply slow down and live as they do—off the grid and in tune with nature
We recommend spending 3 to 5 days with the Mentawai to truly appreciate their unique way of life. It’s more than just a trip—it’s a chance to connect with a culture that lives in harmony with the land.
Let us know if you’d like to include this adventure during your stay with us!
