Burgerworld, Mentawai
Mentawai surf guide › Burgerworld
Burgerworld is one of the most beautiful waves in the whole region, on a lost island in the middle of the ocean, the kind of place you would never go if you weren’t a surfer. It only breaks when it’s very small everywhere else, which makes it the perfect escape on flat days. A trip to Burgerworld is a full day out, with a picnic lunch on the beach.
How Burgerworld breaks
Burgerworld is a right that usually breaks in several sections, giving you a lot of time on the wave. It only works when every other spot is very small: when there is more swell, the wave closes out and only a full section is left at the end of the second reef. It handles southwest swells best, but also breaks on south swells, and it works well with west and northwest winds. You can surf it on any tide; low to mid is best, though the inside section gets a bit more dangerous.
A full day on a lost island
When we go to Burgerworld, we usually spend the whole day there. We bring lunch and have a picnic on a stunning beach that the boat can reach. Between sessions you get a glimpse of island life: just a few local houses, where families harvest coconuts. It is a unique experience, and the scenery is incredible.
Who Burgerworld is for
Almost everyone. With long rides and perfect, gentle waves, it suits beginners who can already surf a bit, longboarders and intermediates, and advanced surfers enjoy it too. Partners who don’t surf love the day out on the beach.
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Local tips for Burgerworld
Burgerworld rewards a good read of the lineup: the waves vary a lot from set to set.
- Use the landmark. At the outside peak, line up right next to a crack in the reef on the island. It is a great way to position yourself.
- Choose your waves. Some connect all the way to the inside, others fill in halfway.
- Pick the tide. You can surf it on any tide. Low to mid is best, but the inside section gets a bit more dangerous.
Watch Burgerworld
Burgerworld wave guide
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Surfing Burgerworld from Hidden Bay
We don’t run the boat by the clock. Our guides follow the forecast, the wind and more than 12 years of local knowledge to put you on Burgerworld when it’s at its best, and on another wave when it isn’t. Featured Trips average 6 surfers per boat, never more than 8, and with so many breaks close by we can split groups by level.
Every session ends back in our private bay: a chef’s kitchen, ocean-facing rooms with AC and hot water, and a gym with a physical trainer. With the surf video package, we film your sessions, so you can watch your waves at Burgerworld the same evening.
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Burgerworld FAQ
Where is Burgerworld?
On a remote island in the Mentawais. It is the farthest wave from Hidden Bay, about 40 minutes by boat, so we make it a full-day trip.
When does Burgerworld work?
When it is very small everywhere else. With more swell it closes out, and only a full section is left at the end of the second reef.
Is Burgerworld good for beginners?
Yes. With several sections and long, gentle rides, it suits beginners who can already surf a bit, longboarders, intermediates and even advanced surfers.
What is a day trip to Burgerworld like?
We spend the day there, bring lunch and have a picnic on a beautiful beach the boat can reach, with just a few local houses where families harvest coconuts.
What wind does Burgerworld need?
It works well with west and northwest winds.
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