Words by Ben Horvath | Mentawai surf footage by Andy Potts/The Perfect Wave

I’m sitting in the new Perfect Wave Cronulla office shivering slightly, even though I have a fleecy winter hoodie and beanie on.

I’m contemplating the prospects of an early morning surf tomorrow, but in all honesty there’s no banks at my local beach, and my wetsuit is sitting sodden, unloved and dripping wet in the boot of my car.

The wind is forecasted to howl south tomorrow, ruling out most surfable options.

Let’s be honest: It’s moments like these that we would all rather be somewhere else.

Winter weather patterns in Australia (especially the southern half) are already well entrenched, even though it is only mid May.

Prior to the onset of the westerly pattern, we had a succession of bank-destroying east coast lows and flooding rains.

Why Mentawai?

Well, quite simply I would love to be there right now, and I’m guessing that same sentiment would be shared in many workplaces and homes or wherever you are reading this right now.

Actually, instead of reading further, here’s some great images and a clip hot off the press from Andy Potts who just returned from everyone’s favourite archipelago.

The Perfect Wave have select charter spots still available in prime time, at highly affordable rates, as well as some sweet land camp options too.

Have a great day,

Ben Horvath
The Perfect Wave Global Marketing Manager

ALOITA SURF RESORT
May last-minute offer: $167/night non-surfers | $233/night surfers
June last-minute offer: $180/night non-surfers | $247/night surfers

HIDDEN VALLEY RESORT BALI
SPECIAL: 7-night surf packages (incl. guided sessions) from $445 per person

BINTANG SURF CHARTER
Super Special: from $2,500 per person – never to be repeated pricing on one of the Mentawai’s most reputable vessels

AILEOITA SURF CHARTER
Save $1,000 per person on last-minute June charters. Trips from $3,333 per person.

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Ben Horvath

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