Mentawai Islands Surf Overview

Macaronis is visited annually by pro surfers, shapers, photographers, and frothers alike. There is no doubt Macaronis is one of the best waves on the planet. Although perfect Macaronis is what most people come to surf, there are many other waves to choose from including some perfect alternatives for new to intermediate surfers. At Macaronis Resort, surfers of all levels can find exactly what they are looking for in Mentawai Islands surf.

Photo & Video Service

Due to the ever-increasing popularity of photo and video packages, Macaronis Resort has engaged with some of the best freelance surf videographers and photographers that can capture your surf sessions and other activities during your stay. Organise a private surf-photography session, or capture your waves from a birds-eye view by professional drone operator. Your family can have a professional video produced, allowing you to re-live your favorite moments back home with your friends. See pricing below.

Photo and video Package Pricing:

4 day package – Rp 2,000,000
7 day package – Rp 3,000,000
10 day package – Rp 4,000,000
14 day package – Rp 5,000,000

Custom video edits can be provided starting from Rp 1,000,000 per guest.

Photo & Video service charges are added to guest bar bills and are paid on checkout with Visa / Mastercard or Indonesian Rupiah.

Waves

Forecasts and Tides

Tides & Forecasts

Forecasts and Tides

Board Rentals

Forecasts and Tides

Resort Boats

Forecasts and Tides

Wave Maps

Southern Mentawai Wave Map

The wave map above of all the Southern Mentawai Breaks. Surf spots shown include: Bat Cave, Silabu Left, Fish Fingers, Mini Macas, Macas Right, Macaronis, Bung’oles, Greenbush, Roxies, Rag Left, Rags Right, Thunders, and Rednuht.

Hand Drawn Macaronis Wave Map
Macaronis Bay by Guy Hastings. Map shows Silabu Left on the right of the picture, Macaronis and Mini Macas on the left of the picture and Macas Right in the middle, on the other side of the bay.