Epic Trips and Sick Clips

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2024 Indian Ocean Surf Season – It’s On!

The Indian Ocean has sprung in to life with all of our favourite swell sources firing up and sending pulses and lines toward some of the pla

The Indian Ocean has sprung in to life with all of our favourite swell sources firing up a

Indo Surf Report and Forecast – April 2024

2024 is one of those years when the swells of January and February started pushing in to medium to solid swells in March.

2024 Mentawai, Sumatra and Bali surf forecast by Chris Buykx.

This is the season to go!

Mentawai, still great boats available for open charters and exclusive charters.

Mentawai, still great boats available for open charters and exclusive charters.

Indo Surf Perfection: Mahi Mahi Surf Resort

Go back to the days before Indonesia became the tourist hot spot it is today: Untouched beaches, friendly locals and waves to die for.

Go back to the days before Indonesia became the tourist hot spot it is today.

Making Great Memories Abord The Naga Laut

"A shout out to The Naga Laut! I’ll be going back to the Mentawai as much as possible for a long time to come."

A shout out to The Naga Laut! I’ll be going back to the Mentawai as much as possible...

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

Telo, Hinako and the Banyak Islands with D’Bora Surf Charters

Our Top 5 New Surf Adventures For 2024

Perfect Wave is constantly searching the globe for the best surfing experiences. This is one of the most fun parts of our business.

Perfect Wave is constantly searching the globe for the best surfing experiences.

Bali remains a rite of passage for young surfers for good reason

Whether you are a young bunch of 18 to 25 year olds wanting to stay on the Bukit, singles wanting to bar hop in Seminyak, families who want

Words and photos by Cruz Horvath.

Bali 2022 – Back to the Island of the Gods

Surfers finally returned to the island paradise in July after a long absence. Those that were here, were blessed with consistent swells.

Surfers finally returned to the island paradise in July after a long absence.

Australians can travel again. How does it work?

Australians can finally travel internationally from 1 November 2021 when border closures officially ended.

Australians can finally travel internationally from 1 November 2021.

How Can You Help SurfAid Support Remote Island Communities?

SurfAid programs provide a hand-up, never a hand-out, ensuring real and sustainable improvements

Provide a hand-up, never a hand-out, ensuring real and sustainable improvements

Where There’s A Will There’s A Way!

Have you ever dreamed of scoring empty Indonesian perfection? Perfect Wave have an opportunity that gets you there NOW!

Dreamed of scoring empty Indonesian perfection? Right now is the time!

Update: As Of July Our Bali Food Drive Has Raised $5290

The current total raised is $5,290, which has fed 200 families so far. Thank you so much, everyone!

The current total raised is $5,290, which has fed 200 families so far. Thank you so much!

Bali Food Drive Has Raised $4450 To Date

Total money raised to date is $4450 AUD, which directly feeds 180 families!

Total money raised to date is $4450 AUD, which directly feeds 180 families!

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

Bali In Need! Can you Help?

As part of the Bukit Peninsula community we have started our own food drive for the Bukit Community through A Perfect Foundation.

As part of the Bukit Peninsula community we have started our own food drive for the Bukit

Lockdown Tease From Where You’d Rather Be Part 2: Mentawai

A glimmer of hope is firing up the imaginations of surfers, many of us are inevitably starting to dream of where we would rather be surfing

A glimmer of hope is firing up the imaginations of surfers, many of us are inevitably star

What is Surf Music In Paradise?

Something uniquely tailored for the music lovers, the surfers, and the folks who generally love to have a good time in tropical utopias.

Tailored for the music lovers, the surfers, and the folks who love to have a good time,.

The Five Essentials To Ensure a Successful Surf Charter

Our five most popular surf charter destinations and five key components to organizing a successful surf charter.

Our five most popular surf charter destinations and five key components for a charter.

North Pacific Pulse of NE Swell Incoming

A major pulse of NE trade swell is building for next week and will result in an extended run of solid waves.

A major pulse of NE trade swell is building for next week. Solid waves forecasted!

BL’s Bali Blast Off 2020 Final Entry and Ticket Release

Fun-filled school holiday program designed and organised by 1988 World Surfing Champion and Perfect Wave ambassador Barton Lynch.

Fun-filled school holiday program designed and organised by 1988 World Surfing Champion.

Climate Change Is At An All Time High, So What Can You Do?

Challenge Yourself to a Surf Charter Experience

Your local spot ad its surroundings are no longer enough for you? Then maybe it's time for new challenges during a boat trip in the Ments!

Your local spot ad its surroundings are no longer enough for you? The Ments wait for you!

Surf Travellers Guide To Bali And Its Best Surf Spots

Due to the number of tourists visiting Bali annually, the island’s surf breaks have become completely accessible.

Due to the number of tourists the island’s surf breaks have become completely accessible,

The History Behind Your Mentawai Surf Charter

The untold story is that of the local seafarers and their contribution to the creations of the modern Mentawai Surf Charters.

The untold story is that of the local seafarers and their contribution to Mentawai Surf.

The Pursuit Of Happiness: Searching for Stoke & Waves In Paradise

Surfing is just you and your surfboard riding waves in the ocean – with all of its constantly changing moods.

Surfing is just you and your surfboard riding waves in the ocean – with all of its moods.

Anantara Uluwatu Unveils Stunning Refurbished Luxury Bali Resort

Bali’s premier clifftop resort, Anantara Uluwatu Bali, has revealed its 72 newly refurbished luxury suites, private pool villas...

Bali’s premier clifftop resort, Anantara Uluwatu Bali, fully refurbished luxury resort.

Mahi Mahi Surf Guide Teases Us With a Perfect July

Banyaks May Surf Report: The Dream April-May 2019

Surf Report from an epic Banyaks Surf Charter on board the Dream.

Surf Report from an epic Banyaks Surf Charter on board the Dream.

Mentawai April/May Wave Diary: Report from Oasis Charter

Kandui Villas May Surf Report

Guests have been surfing 4bobs, Bikinis, Aframes, and Rifles the most, but also took a few trips to other spots on nearby islands.

Guests have been surfing 4 Bobs, Bikinis, Aframes, Rifles, Nipussi and Beng Beng.

The Experience Behind Your Mentawai Surf Charter

What a Week Of Entertainment For BL’s Bali Blast Off

5 Sustainability Lessons From An Eco-Luxury Hotel Brand You Should Know

Story Behind The Story Pt. II – Pam Burridge

Top 5 Ultimate Luxury Surf Resorts

Whats Your Scene in 2019?

Look No Further Than A Kai Dua Mentawai Charter

Batu Karang Boasts Uninterrupted Panoramic Views of Bali & Beyond

Playgrounds Unbeatable Location Gets You From Surf Check To Waves In Seconds

Discerning Guests Searching For Perfect Waves Choose S-Resorts Bali

Club Med Bali is a Spacious Beachside Sanctuary Perfect For Families

Focus On Improving Your Surfing At Padang Padang Surf Camp

Eat, Sleep, Surf Repeat at Kima Canggu Surf Camp

Forever Searching For Pure Stoke

On the Oasis Mentawai Reliability and Experience are Key

4 Essentials When Searching For Your Next Surf Charter

Kai Satu’s The Best Value for Money Surf Charter in the Mentawai

Ratu Motu Travels the Indonesian Archipelago in the Lap of Luxury

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.

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

Biarritz to the Mentawais: Trading French Dreams for Indonesian Reefs

Darcy De Clouett & Jay Brown Score Uncrowded Mentawai Magic

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

Top 4 Videos From the Biggest Indian Ocean Swell in a Decade

East Coast Australia Lulls Whilst The Indian Ocean Spits A Decade Swell

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

Telescopes Has Been Firing The Past Few Months!

Anthony Walsh Investigating Angles, Contours and Cylinders in the Mentawai

Is this the longest wave ever surfed at Uluwatu?

World-class Indonesian wave Nias has been added to the World Surf League Asian Tour

EOFY Surf Travel Auction Supporting Perfect Foundation

Perfect Wave X Coastalwatch Indo Surfboard Guide 2018

Oasis Mentawai Surf Charter 2-11 May 2018 by Adam Duffy

The Wave Of Your Life Awaits!

The Top 5 Destinations For Everyone to Surf This Summer

Story Behind The Story Pt. I – Gideon & Chantal Malherbe

World Class Waves Meet Luxurious Accomodations in the Mentawai

Vegas Club OMNIA Just Launched An Extremely Lush Dayclub In Bali

Mentawai Islands Surf Photo Gallery by Grant Davis

Andy Potts Late September Mentawai Islands Surf Report

Barrels Before Beer, Beatings Ahead of Meetings

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

Giving Back Through Education & Surf Travel

Surfers in Suits: An epic week surfing in West Sumbawa

Family Surf Trips: Families That Play Together Stay Together

Enigma – Darcy De Clouett Surfing Bali East Coast Off Season

How to survive the Spring / Summer Surfing Apocalypse

Mentawai July Surf Report by Kandui Villas

Vacation Inspiration: Exceptional Savings on late Season 2017 Indian Ocean surf trips now!

Surfing Nias and Banyaks: From the Inside, Looking Out!

Happy International Surfing Day From The Perfect Wave

The early years of Sumba starring Jim Banks and Occy with Jack McCoy

Indonesia Surf Escape: It’s time to go now!

Where is the best place to improve your surfing in 2017?

2017 is here. What surf trips will you add to your list?

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

A Mixed Mid Year Mentawai Surf Trip. Still my Mac Daddy!

2016 Mentawai Surf Season Review

Why I am so Stoked Right Now And You Should Be Too

Mentawai Surf Photography Trip with Sprout Daily

Santa Lusia Mentawai surf charter score quality waves in the late July

Indian Ocean Surf Spots on Fire: Video & Photo Report

Mission Accomplished: Epic Surf trip in the Mentawai

The 2016 RipCurl Cup in Bali, Padang Padang – summary and highlights

June / July Mentawai Surf Standout Sessions

Mentawai surf trip on board the Oasis – Maroubra Boys score quality waves and fun times

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

Defending champ Garut Widiarta prepares for Rip Curl Cup with Gabriel Medina and Matt Wilkinson in remote Indo

Know your rights! Surfing in Bali – East Coast Delights

Surf with Mark Occhilupo in the Mentawai

Know your Rights! Surfing in Bali – East Coast Delights

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

The Best $2k Surf Holiday Ever?

Family surf coaching trip with Mark Richardson

Last winter for the third year in succession, this group of young and older frothers scored perfect waves at a surf coaching trip in the Mal

Last winter for the third year in succession, this group of young and older frothers score

Bali Surf Report: Bukit Peninsula Surf Spots Pumping This Week

Swell after swell keeps bombarding the Mentawai this season

Epic Day Trip to Lances Right from Aloita Resort Mentawai (May 4, 2016)

Quality Swell in Indonesia Incoming. Don’t Miss it!

Quality Swell in Indonesia Incoming. Don't Miss it!

Epic Day Trip to Lances Right from Aloita Resort Mentawai (May 4, 2016)

The epic start to the Mentawai surf season continues…

A Perfect Foundation – the 1st anniversary of the first English school in the Mentawai

"Eat. Sleep. Surf. Repeat." TPW Surfing Mermaids in the Mentawai – Part II

They call this the "Off season". So far it has been ON: The TPW Surfing Mermaids in the Mentawai

Top 5 Reasons we Love Surfing Reef Breaks

Mentawai and the North Sumatra Surf Season – It's On!

Mentawai Tips and the Best Memories: Interview with the Mentawai Photographer Andy Potts

Late, Late Season: November Mentawai Surf Report – Pumping!

Why I Love Surf Travel: One Man’s Inspiring Story

Mentawai Surf Report: Early October Highlights

Indo Still Rules? Looking Ahead to 2016

Late Mentawai Surf Season Has Been Good

Huey Surf Charter Surf Report: Nias, Telos and the Mentawai

Mentawai Surf Report: Late August and Early September Swell Update

Mentawai Report August 2015: Macaronis Surf Perfection

A Surf Secret Worth Sharing!

How was the Mentawai surf in July? | Muzzaswell Video

July Mentawai Surf: User-Friendly Waves

What to expect on a Mentawai surf holiday?

A Liquid Future Looks Bright

June 2015 Mentawai Surf Report

VIDEO: This never happens in the Mentawai

May 2015 Mentawai Surf Report

Celebrate Surfing in Indonesia with us

Mentawai surf adventure with your best friends

The Indian Ocean Surf Season Awaits

A Personal Invite to Give Back in the Mentawai

What are The Perfect Wave’s Top-5 surf trips in 2015?

Surfing in Sumatra – what’s the Banyak option?

Interview with Cahn Mitchell – Aloita Resort Mentawai surf guide

Slabs are Sexy, but most surfers prefer curves

What’s your perfect longboarding surf trip?

Surfing in the Banyaks – Tales of Empty Waves

Travellers’ Tales – Two Weeks of Mentawai Surf Perfection on D’Bora

Mentawai Surf – How has the Season Been on the D’Bora?

Surfing in the Banyaks – Tales of Empty Waves

Mick Butt is the skipper and partner in Seriti, the premier boat that takes you surfing in the Banyaks, North Sumatra.

Mick Butt is the skipper and partner in Seriti.

It’s been fun and glassy at Telo Island Lodge

How was the start of Panaitan Island surf season?

Telo Island Lodge Surf Report

How is the start of surf season at Telo Island Surf Lodge?

Interview with Matt Hoy: What is the best surf resort in Indonesia?

Pro surf photographer Andy Potts invites you to a photo surf trip to Mentawai

Mentawai surf recap from 2013 by Andy Potts

Winter Surf Specials. Run to the sun!

How to score great waves on a budget surf trip?

For a lot of people, a budget surf trip is high on the priorities list. The ability to stay somewhere for a long period of time.

For a lot of people, a budget surf trip is high on the priorities list.

How to get fit on your Bali surf trip?

Late Season Mentawai Still Pumping – October 2013

Maldives & Indonesia Surf Report – September & October 2013

Mentawai Season Review and Surf Guide Interview by The Perfect Wave photographer Andy Potts

What Mentawai wave is one of the best lefts in the world?

Indonesia Swell Recap – August & September 2013

August & September surf reports – Sydney or Indo?

Interview with Joey Melroy – D’Bora surf charter guide

Ballet Elephants, Kelly Slater and Perfect Waves in Nias

Surf trip report from Mentawai – September keeps delivering great conditions

Matty Grainger scores the best waves he has had this year at Nihiwatu

“We had to leave the best waves I have ever seen in my life”

Summer Surf Experiences – Legendary Bali’s east coast

Book thrilling summer surf experiences at the legendary Bali east coast with The Perfect Wave.

We have various resorts and packages available.

We often forget: Bali has been pumping too!

Surfing with Matt Hoy & Ry Craike in Sumbawa…

Indonesia swell forecast May 28 – June 4

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

Bob McTavish at Telo Island Lodge

Early Season Telo Island Lodge

Europeans get cooking in Mentawai’s

Secret Exposed – Uncrowded Perfect Waves in Indo!

Welcoming New Surf Experiences to Perfect Wave family

At Perfect Wave, we're always adding new surf resorts, camps and tours to our website and you can check out all the latest additions right n

At Perfect Wave, we're always adding new surf resorts, camps and tours to our website and

Surf with a Living Legend!

Lee Wilson – Happy Ending

Surf with Harley Ingleby in Telo Islands!

FILM – Free For All – DC Shoes

Mentawai September Surf Report – Togat Nusa Retreat

September still pumping in Mentawai

The Latest from Just Dreaming

Unique exclusive opportunity at Telo Islands Lodge

Ombak Indah (South Sumatra) – surf report

Video: Aloita Surf Resort is ready to welcome you in 2012

Mentawai May Mayhem

Mentawai Surf Report by Aileoita Surf Charter

Postcard from the Banyaks

Panaitan Island surf trip report by Just Dreaming