A range of waves to suit all different tastes of surfers

Mentawai Islands are well known as one of the best surf destinations in the world. Strategiclly located on the globe, the islands receive constant swells all year around and offers waves for all levels of surfers.

Playground Surf Resort has over 20 surf spots around the area and a few SECRETS that our surf guide will proudly take you for that epic uncrowded session.

Check out some information about the most famous waves in the region.

RIFLES - outrageous righthander,one of the best waves in the business. "feel like a bullet in the rifle"

PISTOLS - in the smal days could be an option for some intense and short barrels from bahind the peak, 1 or 2 feet bigger than othter spots, like a shotgun.

4BOBS - is a fun, hot dog wave ,good for turns and airs. two hits in a wave.

NOKANDUI - on a good day is the best left in the world. "get a good wave here and you will remember for the rest of your life"

BABY KANDUI - when mama is out of control,the baby become alive. "endless barrel"

JOHN CANDY - a high performance wave with the odd barrel ,perfect to try out a new board. "can be a very sweet candy"

PLAYGROUNDS LEFT AND RIGHT - AKA Karambat left is a long easy wave and also has a right hander .Suited for all surfers of all levels.

CRYSTALS - fun small righthander surrounding a little island with incredible view.

SUSU BESAR - AKA big tits, works like maccas barrel section for the righthander.

SUSU KECIL - fun small left and righthander, good on the small days with bad winds.

BENG BENG - one of the easiest and rippable waves in Mentawai ,here surfers dont need to worry about the reef or getting caught on inside. "Beng1 ,Beng2,..."

E-BAY - only 5 minutes from our door ,is a perfect left that offers some hollow sweet barrels . "mellow ,yellow with honey"

PIT STOPS - a hot dog wave that offers a barrel and a good aerial section. "go high or go home"

BANKVAUTZ - a righthander that at any size offers amazing tube rider. "put your hands up and enjoy a stand up pit"

NIPUSSI - Is a high performance righthander .hitting the lip is a must here. "show your bag of tricks"

GOOD TIMES - the name says it all ,rippable left . "have a good time"

BURGER WORLD - when swell is small ,burger world is a rippable right hand point break with some tube sections. "on a flat day you can get a barrel and a fresh coconut water"

HIDEAWAY - is a left reef that can be fun on small days and when big is a world class wave. "get a stand up barrel so hided and away".