Step aboard the Moon Palikir, one of the largest and most comfortable surf charters operating in the Mentawai, Telo, and Banyak Islands. Purpose-built for comfort and performance, this fast, fibreglass Indonesian motorboat delivers surfers to surf breaks with ease, thanks to its swift cruise speed and dual tenders. Featuring A/C lounges, comfy cabins and quality amenities.
Telos and Banyaks surf trips available upon request – subject to availability.
What We Love
Speed & Reach: Rapid two-engine cruiser plus two tenders get you to world-class waves fast.
A/C cabins (up to 12 guests), lounges with 42″ TV, and generous deck space mean no dorm-style cramping.
Fully equipped, comes with snorkeling gear, fishing gear, BBQ, and even SUP boards for downtime between surf sessions.
Experienced crew will professionally guide you to the best breaks based on conditions.
Surfing Highlights

Macaronis
One of the most perfect waves in the world. A very hollow wave with many shallow spots. Lefts start from way up the point, then gradually slow down as it approaches the channel. The further up the point you paddle, the faster it barrels when you take off. After the initial barrel ride, this wave offers one of the most rippable walls for any maneuvers you can think of.

Hollow Trees
One of the world’s greatest right barrels, HT’s has been all over the surf mags and videos over the last decade. The main takeoff spot is up the point where most of the waves start barreling and peel flawlessly down the reef. On larger swells it can be very shifty and hard to read. It can shift more to the end bowl where it can break, reform, then bowl again into the channel. The inside is very shallow and is often referred to as the “surgeon’s table” due to the many reef-cuts doled out to travelling surfers.

Suicides
Aptly named, this high performance right off Awera Island is very shallow and can only be surfed on a mid to high tide due to the reef. However, it produces an amazing barrel and the locals love this break.

Telescopes
It’s hard to beat this wave for its variations of sections. A long left with multiple deep barrel opportunities, can hold real size. Made famous by the Young Guns 2 movie with Kelly Slater and Co having a load of fun with Indies Trader 4 and a helicopter!

Scarecrows
Breaks off of an island called Tugat Nusa just south of Telescopes. Great consistent left as exposed to South as well as SW swell. Best on a dropping high tide with the end section named the Curry bowl the pick of the wave for barrel riders.

Thunders
Another large left that picks up and can hold the biggest swells. It’s a top to bottom wave on the outside, that gets a bit mellower on the inside section. Another wave that usually has a lot of water moving, so a bigger board can come in handy.

Greenbush
One of the most amazing waves to surf in the southern Mentawai region. Greenbush is known as one of the most mesmerizing and hair raising breaks. The tube is very open and on the correct swell direction all three sections link up.

Babi Island
Banyaks
is the Banyaks’ ultimate swell magnet, delivering waves when Bangkaru and Tuangku go flat. The main peak offers a playful mix: a left with a barrel take-off and short wall, and a right that starts with barrel potential before running down the line for turns and the chance of another tube. Beyond the peak, the island hides several other reefs and slabs that can light up unexpectedly, making it a favorite spot for surprise sessions. While not the heaviest or most famous wave in the Banyaks, its consistency, variety, and laid-back atmosphere make it a special stop—plus, it’s home to some of the best fishing in the islands, perfect for trolling or spearfishing between surfs.

Treasure Island
Banyaks
is the crown jewel of Banyaks surf. An iconic right-hand point break delivering long, powerful rides along a perfectly sculpted reef. Expect extended open walls, often exceeding 200 meters, that feature multiple tube sections (sometimes up to four), interspersed with rippable segments ideal for big turns.

Cobras
Banyaks
When the stars, it dishes out some of the best, most hollow barrels in the chain, lining up for the entire wave. This is a spot for advanced surfers when it’s pumping, but as the swell eases and drops to head-high, Cobras transforms into a far more playful, makeable wave that still offers barrels but with a forgiving edge.

Telo Islands
are a compact, wave-rich chain between Nias and the Mentawais, offering a diverse lineup that blends power with accessibility. Spots like Sigata and Jurassic dish up fun, rippable walls, while heavier setups such as GT’s and Mystics provide slabby, hollow barrels for those chasing adrenaline. With this variety packed into a small radius, the Telos are prized for their consistency, uncrowded feel, and the balance between playful surf and world-class challenges.
Inclusions
- All airports/boat/transfers in Padang
- On-board air-con cabin accommodation
- Chef made meals in diversified menu plus fruits, snacks, soft drinks, mineral water (Vegetarians and Gluten Free diets are available upon request)
- 15 cases of Bintang beer and 2 bottles of red wine per charter
- Unlimited internet access
- 18ft Speedboat, 12ft tender boat, fishing gear
- Experienced surf guide on board
Excluded / Extra Costs
- Photo and video services (available upon request)
- Indonesia visa (required for longer than 30 days stay, check your country requirements for visa under the Indonesian immigration laws)
- Mentawai surf tax. Guests can pay in Indonesian rupiah at the airport on arrival; valid for 15 days. Cost 2 million rupiah (approximately USD$125)
- Airline tickets
- Travel Insurance
- Extra alcohol (upon request)
Moon Palikir Mentawai Surf Charter
The Moon Palikir stretches approximately 35 m (100 ft) in length and 6.5 m in width, built with a durable fibreglass hull and twin Nissan engines rated at 420 HP each. It comfortably cruises at 12 knots with a top speed reaching 15 knots, powered by dual Colt diesel generators (40 kW each), and supports 220 V electrics throughout. The onboard social areas include air-conditioned lounges with a 55 inch SmartTV and DVD setup with movies and a PS3, Starlink internet, and ample outdoor deck space for relaxing under the sun or stars.
Accommodation
Designed for groups of up to 12 guests, Moon Palikir offers 5 guest cabins: one with four single bunks, four cabins with two single bunks each. Two shared bathrooms with showers. You will also enjoy communal indoor lounges with entertainment (Smart TV, PlayStation 3, Starlink internet, fridge stocked with beer) plus deck space. Snorkeling, fishing gear, a barbecue and SUP are also available.
Surfing
The Mentawai and surrounding islands are legendary among surfers for their world-class reef breaks. Perfect peeling points, heavy barrels, and high-performance peaks. Swells roll in consistently from March through November, with occasional cyclone swell outside that window. The Telo Islands and Banyak Islands add more territory and variety, should you choose to venture that way.
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