How Much Does a Mentawai Surf Trip Cost? A 2027 Guide
Mentawai surf trip cost, broken down: flights to Padang, ferry or speedboat, surf tax and places to stay from US$50 to US$500 a night.
Author: Hidden Bay Team
Best Time to Surf Mentawai: A Month-by-Month Guide
When to surf the Mentawai Islands, month by month: swell size, wind and weather, which season suits your level, and two myths worth busting.
How to Choose a Mentawai Surf Resort (2026 Guide)
Resort or charter, north or south, which season, what is included: how to choose the right Mentawai surf resort for your trip.
The Hidden Bay Surf Intelligence Series, Part 1: El Niño 2026
A Powerful El Niño Is on the Horizon What Could It Mean for Surf in the Mentawais? If you’ve been following surf forecasts lately, you’ve …
The Hidden Bay Surf Intelligence Series – Part 2
Beyond El Niño How We Choose the Best Wave Every Morning Yesterday’s forecast looked perfect. The swell was solid. The wind charts looked clean. Guests …
Safety in the Mentawai Islands
What Every Surfer Should Know Before the Trip of a Lifetime A trip to the Mentawai Islands is a dream for surfers around the world. …
Dylan Longbottom Surfboards
New Partnership Announcement Dylan Longbottom Surfboards at Hidden Bay Resort We have great news for our friends and guests. Hidden Bay Resort is proud to …
Saving Our Bay: How Biorock Coral Restoration Is Protecting the Mentawai Coast
Today I woke up feeling different. Happier than usual.And the reason is simple, yet profound: a coral restoration system that also acts as coastal protection is …