Do you want to Avoid the Crowds and Save?
Travelling during the shoulder season is the best way to achieve that. While the peak season offers you the biggest swells with the most consistency, shoulder season surf trips tend to be more chilled: You’ll still get waves every day, but you’ll avoid the peak season crowds and typically will save around 10-30% on your surf trip.
Below is a list of surf trip operators that offer special deals during the off-peak season: October – March in Indonesia and the Maldives, September – June in Sri Lanka’s south coast and November – April in Samoa. If you book a trip with The Perfect Wave, you also enter a draw (4 times a year) to win the ultimate Ocean and Earth surf travel pack valued at $600.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Budget Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
March, April, June, July, August, September, October, May
Core surfers will love this
down-to-earth surf camp with a wave out front, and speedboat access to 8
more options. Asu doesn't attract as many crowds as some other famous
spots, and the chilled-out vibe and great food round out the experience.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Luxury Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Recently
rebuilt, beautiful and traditional Samoan beachfront resort with day
spa for the non surfing partners. Manoa tours runs the surf program
right from the beach in front of the resort.
Surf Skill
Beginner - Pro
Star Rating
Luxury Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
A relaxing eco-friendly retreat with cottages on the cliff top and bungalows on the beach. Enjoy million-dollar ocean clifftop views at a remote and unspoilt location with access to a number of breaks catering to different levels of surfers.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Advanced
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
Mahi-Mahi bungalows and boat charters provides all inclusive surfing trips in one of Indonesia's most pristine island escapes. Over 10 surf spots within 30 minutes of the bungalows provide uncrowded waves for beginners, intermediate surfers and pros.
Surf Skill
Beginner - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, May
Located on the Bukit peninsula nearby some of the best waves in the region: Padang Padang, Impossibles, Uluwatu, Balangan and many other spots. The resort has a resident surf guide and local instructor. Daily surf guiding and lessons. Max 3 surfers per guide.
Surf Skill
Beginner - Pro
Star Rating
Luxury Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
There's more than 14 waves surrounding this beautiful resort that features an infinity pool, yoga, spa and endless white-sand beaches. You can also easily access the Playgrounds area for more surf spots. It's perfect for surfers, families, couples and kids.
Surf Skill
Learning - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Recently refurbished and renovated,
Macaronis Resort is nestled just outside the world-class Macaronis surf
break. It also gives you an option to surf 5 other famous waves, and a
number of other less-known spots.
Surf Skill
Learning - Advanced
Star Rating
Ultimate Luxury
Season
January, February, March, April, October, November, December
A premiere hotel offering a unique and luxurious island retreat. Breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, emerald coconut palms and rugged crevices surround a series of 39 stunning private villas, designed to cater for everyone from honeymooners to families seeking a high-class yet unpretentious Sri Lankan experience.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Live "The Dream" of each core surfer - discover pumping waves from covers of the magazines. Share the boat with mates, or jump on and meet some new, like-minded surfers. The Dream will let you experience Banyaks, the area that gets the same swell as the Mentawai.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Budget Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Aussie owned Dreamweaver will have you scoring waves around Lembongan, Lombok and Sumbawa for a week-long trip that anyone can afford. From Lembongan to Sumbawa and anywhere around, this is the ultimate budget surf charter trip.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, May
If you are staying with us in the Nias-Keyhole Surf Camp, then why not take a boat trip on board the KM. Ono Niha, which sets off from Lagundri Bay and heads up to Telos Island or up north to Banyak through Asu-Hinako island.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, May
Kai Dua is a reputable, comfortable and spacious Mentawai and Telos surf charter. It takes max 10-12 surfers and offers accommodation in two triple and three double rooms. Large fast tender offers speedy access to waves
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Surf,
sleep, eat & drink beer. D'Bora is the most popular boat because
it's spacious, has a renowned surf guide and is top value for money.
Fitting up to 12 surfers in dorm and double cabin accommodation D'Bora is
the perfect Mentawai, Banyaks, Nias and Telo Surf Charter.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Any core surfer will be stoked at amazing eco-friendly surfing village that allows access to 18+ waves, including 3 breaks out front. The guys that own this place run it with love for the surf, food, locals and the nature surrounding this remote area.
Last Minute Deal: 20% OFF on 10 Sep and 20 Sep 2019 trips.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Luxury Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November
Experience Mentawai's best breaks and live life to the fullest on Addiction. It's all about comfort and speed on board this boat, and the crew is trained to the highest level of service. It sleeps 10 surfers in 5 private cabins.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Indo Satu has the vibe of a traditional Phinisi timber boat but with the latest navigation gear, electronics, and safety features plus the service and wave hunting tactics of very experienced crew. Indo Satu runs 12 night, 11 day charters for groups of 8-10 and is guided by the same team that runs D’Bora charters.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Samudra Biru has 3 outdoor chillout areas so you don't need to sit inside when you are not surfing. Mentawai has some of the best in the world, but your boat and the surf guide are equally important. We tried and tested Samudra Biru numerous times, and it always delivers a great trip. Great value trip for 10 surfers.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
This
boat takes up to 10 surfers, and you can also bring home professional
photos of yourself and your mates surfing. Oasis have delivered epic
trips time and time again, and all you will have to worry about is what
board to choose for the day.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Advanced
Star Rating
Budget Surf Trip
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November
The KM Nusa Dewata is a beautiful 57’ (14’ beam) wooden sloop rigged motor sailor commissioned in Lembongan back in 1992. Nusa Dewata Surf Charters cater for a minimum 5 and maximum 6 persons for each charter, so is perfect for smaller groups.
Surf Skill
Intermediate - Pro
Star Rating
Mid-Range
Price Range
Per person
Season
February, March, April, June, July, August, September, October, November, May
Maximize your surf time and hang out with like-minded crew on the Naga Laut, one of the best value surf charters in Mentawai. This spacious boat takes up to 10 surfers in comfy cabins and offers a nice top deck area and free beers daily.
The thing I love most about this job, is when you spend years selling a particular place, you do training with the operators, you get feedback from clients and you watch enough footage and check out enough photos to make you think you know a place as well as you can, and then when you…