Interviews

Destination Tales: Jordan Heuer of Kandui Villas

Kandui Villas is a slick, Eco-conscious family Resort, located in the heart of the Mentawai, in the prolific Playgrounds Region.

Kandui Villas is a slick, eco-friendly family Resort, located in the heart of the Mentawai

7 Things You Should Know About Surfing in the Maldives

Brian James knows a thing or two about the surf in the Maldives after 18 seasons surfing and guiding with Perfect Wave.

After 18 seasons surfing & guiding with The Perfect Wave, he know a thing or two!

Coal Coast Clarrie

Portfolio showcasing the personality, photography and incredible surf around the northern suburbs of Wollongong where Clarrie Bouma resided

A bio and portfolio showcasing the personality and photography of Clarrie Bouma.

What Is It Like On A Maldives Surf Charter Right Now?

Fresh from a successful charter, The Perfect Wave Maldives General Manager, Liuttey shares with us some of the stoke from the surf season

Perfect Wave Maldives GM, Liuttey shares with us some of the stoke from the surf season

We Discuss Life & Lenswork With The Maldives Surf Photographer

Hupa Ibrahim is one of Maldives' renowned photographers, specialising in underwater, drone and lifestyle surf photography.

Hupa Ibrahim is one of Maldives' renowned photographers, specialising in underwater, drone

Lockdown Tease Pt 6: Life At Niyama During Covid-19

Speaking as a surfer, it has had its perks, such as surfing alone and scoring, but speaking professionally, it has been a bummer to not shar

Speaking as a surfer, it has had its perks, such as surfing alone and scoring, but speakin

Lockdown Tease From Where You’d Rather Be Part 5: Hollow Trees Resort

Waves have been pumping, a few days ago it was mind blowing! You can see on the video we shot in April how mental it has been. 

Waves have been pumping, a few days ago it was mind blowing!

What’s Doing at Kandui Villas Mentawai During Lockdown?

We planted every day from the start of February and now we are pretty much 100% self sustainable

We planted every day from the start of February and are pretty much 100% self sustainable

What Is Life Like At Kandooma Surf Resort During Covid-19 Lockdown?

Maldivian lineups are empty, eco-systems are breathing, and our entire team are frothing

Maldivian lineups are empty, eco-systems are breathing, and our entire team are frothing

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives 2019 Season Review

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives surf and yoga program is fully operated by Perfect Wave.

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives surf and yoga program is operated by Perfect Wave.

We’ve Come So Far To Be Here Today! Serendipitous Secrets Of The Maldives

A Historical Interview With Tony Hussein Hinde (The Godfather Of The Maldives) recorded in August 1995.

A Historical Interview With Tony Hussein Hinde (The Godfather Of The Maldives) from 1995.

RISE ABOVE, WE’RE GONNA RISE ABOVE!

Perfect Wave’s Ben Horvath pens an editorial plea to elevate climate change and ocean health above politics.

Perfect Wave’s Ben Horvath pens an editorial plea to elevate climate change above politics

Mahi Mahi Surf Guide Teases Us With a Perfect July

Taj Burrow Endorses Niyama Resort Maldives After A Week Of Surf & Romance

10 Blissful Early Season Maldives Days At Niyama And Ayada

Early Season Southern Maldives Bliss

Story Behind The Story Pt. III – Barton Lynch

Story Behind The Story Pt. II – Pam Burridge

First Aid, CPR & Rescue Training At Kandooma Resort Maldives

Steve-O from Jackasss a.k.a #MaldivianBadass Scored a Trip on Perfect Hamathi

On the Oasis Mentawai Reliability and Experience are Key

4 Essentials When Searching For Your Next Surf Charter

The Total Maldives Experience With Perfect Hamathi

Carpe Vita Is The Surf Charter Fit For Surfing Legends

Hunt Perfect Maldivian Waves in Total Comfort Aboard Cobia

Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost

Surfers are definitely one of the most nomadic of tribes.Whether we’re on recreational surfaris with friends, cruisey island hops with a p

Surfers are definitely one of the most nomadic of tribes.

Ryan Morris Blog Part 1: The boys arrive in Padang with a full day to explore

Ono Niha Offers Fantastic Value For Exploring Telos, Banyaks & Beyond

Kelly Says Surf Maldives Social Diary

UK’s Funniest Surfing YouTubers, Kelly Says Surf, Maldives Episode

Wave Starved Aussie Ends Drought in the Male Atolls

Travellers Tales: The Best Indo Week Ever!

Beautiful, Untouched and Simple: Stories From The Banyaks

Cronulla supergrom Jay Brown waxes lyrical about his virgin Mentawai trip

What Happens When The Boys All Get Leave Passes To The Ments

Switchfoot is a Brand New Addition to the Sumatra Charter Fleet

Switchfoot - a recent addition to our Mentawai charter fleet. Offers the best combination of great design, comfort and years of experience.

Switchfoot - a recent addition to our Mentawai charter fleet. Offers the best combination

Darcy De Clouett on his Memorable Oasis Mentawai Charter with Walshy and Jay Brown

San Francisco & Surfrider: Moving Toward Only Recyclable Materials

If you were to describe my ultimate surf experience it goes like this

A max swell of 19 second, 9 foot, SSW, just ripped through the Banyaks. 

Social Diary: Quincy Davis

Social Diary: Leila Hurst

A Pot of Gold at the End of a Rainbow in the Maldives

MV Naera Acoustic Jams With Bob McTavish & Murray Patterson

Perfect Wave X Coastalwatch Indo Surfboard Guide 2018

Who Said The Maldives Doesn’t Barrel?

Early Season Southern Atolls In The Maldives

What’s The Best Surf Break In The Maldives? We Discuss With J-Bay Giant Killer Sean Holmes

Sean Holmes And His Crew Of South African Frothers Shred The Maldives

Women’s Pro Surfing Reunion Hosted by 1990 World Champion Pam Burridge

World Class Waves Meet Luxurious Accomodations in the Mentawai

Real or Unreal | Wave Pool or Natural Swell

2017 Review | More swell than I have seen in many years!

Tim Bonython: When a big swell comes, I’ll do whatever it takes!

Travellers Tales: Surfing Taiwan in October

Surf Music in Paradise will feature Jimmy Barnes at Kandooma this September

Mentawai Surf Season Review – How was 2016 in the Surfing Mecca?

2017 Maldives Surf Season Teaser – Mouth-watering images + Barton Lynch Interview

Pam Burridge on her trip to Kandooma, the Maldives (Interview)

Toby Martin: “It’s my Favourite Surf Trip Destination…”

Legendary Big Wave Surfer Shane Dorian Talks About His Favourite Waves

Legendary Big Wave Surfer Shane Dorian Talks About His Favourite Waves

What Mark Gasnier thought of Kandooma Surf Resort

Surfing in Bali through the lens of a long-term expat

Barton Lynch: So far, 2016 has been my best year of waves ever!

Hello from Bob McTavish

Exclusive Interview + Invitation from Mark Occhilupo

“Best Barrels I’ve Ever Scored in the Maldives” – 2009 Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach Runner up – Adam Robertson

Exclusive Interview With Donavon Frankenreiter

Perfect Wave and internationally acclaimed surfer and musician Donavon Frankenreiter are presenting two exclusive, intimate gigs at Kandooma

Surfer and musician Donavon Frankenreiter on his two exclusive, intimate gigs at Kandooma

Who are the girls behind an all-girls surfing community SheSurfs?

SheSurfs is a fast-growing all-girls surf fraternity run by 2 bubbly characters from the Northern Beaches of Sydney, Mikala & Hayley

SheSurfs is an all-girls surf fraternity run by 2 bubbly characters from Sydney

Indonesia Swell Recap – August & September 2013

Interview with Joey Melroy – D’Bora surf charter guide

Interview: Adam Melling Invites You to Join Him on His Upcoming Trip to Mentawai

Interview: Matt Hoy Invites You to Join Him on His Upcoming Trip to Sumbawa

Interview: Wayne “Rabbit” Bartholomew invites you to join him on his upcoming trip to the Maldives

Interview: Barton Lynch invites you to join him on his upcoming trip to the Maldives

Noah Lane – pro surfer sponsored by The Perfect Wave

Noah Lane – pro surfer sponsored by The Perfect Wave