THE WAVES

Jala Villas Mentawai is situated in a prime wave-rich area, allowing easy access to surf spots without needing a boat. You paddle to Lance's Right (HT's) right from your room and other breaks like The Point and Shipwrecks are just a short walk away. With additional breaks like Lance's and Bintangs nearby, surfers of all levels can enjoy a variety of waves. Experience the best swells from May to October, with smaller, less crowded waves from November to February. Join us for an unforgettable surfing adventure!

Lance's Right (HT's)

Lance's Right (or HT's) is a premier wave in the Mentawai Islands, first surfed by and named after Lance Knight in 1991. Located infront of Jala Villas, you can easily paddle out right from your room. This renowned right-hand reef break offers everything from powerful barrels to fun, playful waves. The outside section, known as The Office, works best with west swells, while the inside section, The Cage, breaks more consistently. It's best surfed at mid to high tide but adventurous surfers can still enjoy it at low tide.

The Point

The Point is a short walk from Jala Villas, visible through the trees. It's a mellow, longer version of Lance's Right, ideal for intermediate surfers seeking a less challenging option. Best with a south swell and medium to high tide, it offers long walls for practicing turns and occasional barrels.

Lance's Left

Lance's Left, a left-hander first surfed by and named after Lance Knight in 1991, is a dream for goofy footers. It offers long rides with beautifully shaped walls and barrels, suitable for both experienced surfers and intermediates, especially at mid to high tide due to the shallow reef. The wave thrives on southwest swells, providing playful walls and hollow sections. The best time to surf it is May to September, although it can be surfed all year round. Located about a 20-minute scooter ride away.

Bintangs

Bintangs is a must-visit spot for surfers of all levels. The short right-hander is known for its slabby barrel, which is super fun and bends back on itself. On smaller days, it's also suitable for less experienced surfers as the reef is quite deep. Less than 15 minute scooter ride from Jala Villas.

The Beachie

The Beachie is just over the hill from Jala Villas and is a stunning long crescent shaped beach that produces fun sand bottom beach break waves. Waves for all levels of surfers but is particularly suitable for the less advanced and is the perfect place to learn to surf. A great place to go just for an adventure. Less than 10 mins away by motorbike.

Goksik (Mini HT's)

Originally named Goksik and renamed Mini HT's by visitors this is a small but punchy little a-frame reef break that is a good option if Lance's Right is too big. Fun waves to be had but not one of our quality waves. Good fun for the kids and less advanced surfers. Less than 5 mins away by motorbike.

Monkeys

Monkeys is a fun shifty left hand reef break that works when the swell is very small. Located in a picturesque bay on the other side of the island the wave offers the occasional barrel and is offshore on a northerly. Less than 20 mins away by motorbike.

Cobras

Cobras is located just up the reef from Lance's Left. An a-frame wedgy peak that offers excellent barrels over shallow coral. More of a left but you can go right. For the lucky surfer if conditions are right, you may be able to jag a wave from Cobra's all the way through to Lance's Left. 20 mins away by motorbike.

Mini Monkeys (Bintangs Left)

Originally named Mini Monkeys and renamed Bintang's Left by visitors the wave is a shifty left hand reef break located in one of the most beautiful tropical bays you've ever seen. Great place to go to escape the crowds on a small to medium swell, NE wind and high tide. Less than 15 mins away by motorbike.

Shipwrecks

Shipwrecks is a barreling right hand reef break located further up the point from 'The Point' wave. Fast and shallow it is suitable for the experienced surfer only. South Swell and NW winds are its preferred conditions. Rarely surfed. Located 5 mins walk away.