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Surf Express offers the highest quality surf trips in Indonesia. We have the best local boats in the Mentawai Islands under our partner companies. We also offer the premiere surf resort in Indonesia, if not the world on Macaronis Resort. 

All of these options provide unsurpassed experience, safety, service, and quality every step of the way. From the second you call us on the phone to book your trip to the minute you return home if you're looking for your dream adventure vacation - you've found it!

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MACARONIS RESORT

The resort offers a world entirely beyond time and work. For adventurous surfers looking for a relaxing vacation in the company of world class waves to everyday wanderers looking for a private paradise where time seemingly stands still – this is it! Immerse yourself in splendid isolation on one of the most desolate and unspoiled regions in the Indonesian archipelago. Hidden among the palms on this remote island are just 6 traditional Mentawai “umas” offering solitude and luxury. A maximum of 20 people a group – 16 surfers are luxuriously secluded in spacious, individual “umas” whose architecture and overall design are dictated by local Mentawai traditions and style.

The Mentawai Islands off the coast of West Sumatra offer some of the best waves to surf on the planet. Five surf resorts and one surf camp are located in the Northern region closest to Padang while Macaronis Resort is the only surf resort operational in the southern Mentawai located central to Thunders and Lances Right with a dozen other quality breaks in between..

Macaronis Surf Resort is situated over picturesque Silabu salt water lagoon, just across the bay from the legendary Macaronis wave. Tidal movement keeps the lagoon clean and cool to swim in, with an abundance of marine life viewable from your villa balcony, and magnificent sunsets that occure over the lagoon at the end of each day.

A few of the Waves

Macaronis wave is the Mentawais most consistent and perfect wave breaking perfectly in all tides and ridable in almost any wind conditions. It's no wonder it has previously been officially voted the 'funnest wave to surf in the world'.

Macaronis Wave.... 5 min by speedboat from your own private villa !!

Macaronis is surfable on large or small swells, in all tides and almost any wind conditions. It has a reputation as being the best on-shore wave to surf in the world and is popular with both intermediate and experienced surfers. On large swells Macas can offer some of the most epic tube riding conditions around and in smaller swells it is a perfectly shaped peeling left hander, great for all levels of surfing.

Macaronis Resort is located centrally to a range of other classy Mentawai waves like Lances Left, Lances Right, Bintangs, Roxies, Rag's Right, Rag's Left and Thunders. Alternatively, closer by waves such as Silabu Left, Macas Right, Greenbush, Bowls' Right and Bat Cave are all accessible by resort speedboats.

Macas Right becomes a quality wave in a thick South swell with Northerly winds and a medium to high tide. It is not surfed or photographed often and basically just sits in the background of Macaronis being the main stage that people come to visit. Macas Right is often at its best when Macaronis is also firing, and therefore it often gets ignored. So if you would like to surf on your own whilst staying at Macaronis Resort or just with a couple of others, be different, go surf the right and you might be surprised with what you find (check with our guides first - the Right does need more specific swell, wind and tidal conditions to be breaking well, but with a northerly wind it generally always has a fun wave on it).

Bat Cave

45 min north from the resort via speedboat

Another option for those seeking a long mellow, uncrowded right hand wave is the Bat Cave. This wave breaks for a few hundred meters down the edge of a tiny deserted island that is also a great spot to have a swim or do some snorkeling. In 2009 we surfed the Bat Cave more regularly, sometimes visiting for a day trip by long boat and sometimes doing a day trip on the Indies Explorer. Bat Cave picks up a lot of swell and can be bigger than Macas being more exposed to the open ocean, especially if there is a bit of westerly direction in it. The wave occasionally dishes up a little barrel and offers long racy walls, but generally it is a classic point break; definitely need some paddling fitness when it gets bigger but most of the time we have surfed it around 4 - 6 feet. Accross the channel, high cliffs provide a place for those who are into cliff jumping. Bat Caves is a great alrounder that has fun long waves and is equally as apealing for non-surfers to take in the spectacular surroundings and have a picnic on the deserted beach.

Greenbush

40 min south from Macas Resort via speedboat

A very hollow left hand tube that can either lock you in with no exit, or you may be lucky enough to make a mind blowing tube before negotiating a safe exit off the wave. You really have to pick the right waves to paddle for, but when you pick a good one, this is definitely a tube ride you'll never forget. Not too shallow, very photogenic, and an excellent wave for those willing to charge.

If you want to surf the Bush during your stay, you need to time your trip on a new or full moon as Greenbush needs a big high tide to break properly. Usually early season, April - May (and a few weeks either side) seems to be the best time when winds are lighter but the bigger South swells are starting to arrive.

Silabu Left

10 min north via speedboat

Silabu is surfable on all tides and is a favorite for guests that are seeking a mellower left-hander and prefer to surf alone. It is an excellent wave for those just starting out surfing reef breaks, or for those who would like to surf with just a few people in order to find their feet and boost their confidence level before heading around to Macas. But dont under-estimate this wave, it still gets big and sneaker sets can roll through catching you out occasionally. But generally with just a few guys in the water the atmosphere is mellow and you can take as many waves as you want, expending more energy than at Macas too because you need to do a bit more paddling here.

Silabu is more protected from the southerly wind than Macaronis, and as Macas can begin to turn on-shore mid morning, Silabu Left can remain off-shore for a another hour or so. It also handles a southerly side shore breeze quite well and still can be super fun in these conditions. Although not that long, it is a great wave to have close by located on the other side of the headland, meaning boat guests never surf here as it is too remotely located from Macaronis (we go through the tidal lagoon to get there). So long as Macas is breaking 4 feet or bigger, Silabu should be also breaking.

Bowls Right

15 minutes south from resort via speedboat

Another great little option to have around the corner. Also a couple of other options in this area....

Rags left

Accessible on Indies Explorer or Speed Boat

Rag's Left is a long barreling wave that turns on during large southwest swells. If you are lucky enough to catch Rags at 8 ft or bigger, don't forget to shoot a photo of the lineup, it is an extraordinary sight, one that you are unlikely to see too often. Rags Left is very dependant on swell direction, tide and wind, but when all of these factors fall into place, you could find yourself and just a few of your friends pulling into massive caverns which start from an outside boil, eventually mellowing further down the line into a large open face that can be ridden for a further 150m or more. This place has been surfed at 15 foot plus, so a big wave board is a must at size.

Rags Right

Accessible on Indies Explorer or Speed Boat

The crew from Sarina Koat surf charters describes Rag's right as "a formidable opponent to your health, safety, and well-being" - and that certainly isn't far off the mark. At low tide forget it, unless you choose to surf the outside section, which can occasionally offer some alternative on a northerly wind. At high tide though and on the right swell, Rag's Right can offer perhaps some of the thickest, hollowest tubes in the Mentawai's. The wave grinds down a section of reef that is famous for two coral heads situated at the kick out point - always in the back of a surfers mind whilst locked inside the tube and looking to negotiate a safe exit.

Thunders

Thunders is one of the most consistent breaks in the Mentawai's and is surfable on all tides. Higher tides usually offer racy tube sections over a shallow inside reef shelf breaking close to the island, whilst lower tides offer a forceful shoulder further out the back. In smaller south swells the top section of the reef can turn on offering long hollow barrels. Generally Thunders is an excellent option in smaller swells and can handle crowds due to there being a number of take off spots.

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Boat Trips

Wijaya is a 75 ft surf charter built in 2001, with Two engines onboard and a power of 720 Hp, and a cruising speed of 10 knots +. All comfort inside with full air condition , radio, sonar, depth meter, satellite phone, flat screen TV, Dvd, Home theater with a great sound system. Accommodations for 9 surfers or 10 guests, ( 8 single beds and a double bed), a 23ft saloon with sofas, freezers and water dispenser kitchen, bathroom and toilets outside 5,5 meters aluminum dingy with 25 hp Yamaha.(free of use for photography, or trips to the beaches) Wijaya have also a Experienced crew with mentawai native guide and crew who has operated this boat since the beginning

Saraina 10d/11n trip Her smaller sister, 67 feet for smaller groups, much of the same luxury found aboard the Wijaya with a smaller price for smaller groups. Packages include: Transfers from and to Airport with Een her agent in Padang , Accommodations with air condition for 8 guests,8 beds saloon made of coconut wood, Radio, sonar, satellite phone, Use of tv dvd sound, 3 meals a day western and local food Full catering of water, tea, coffee, sodas. 2 cases of beers per surfer and MMTA License.