The time between April to August to coincide with the summer holidays in Europe is the best time for surfing. At that season, Mentawai waves can reach a height of six feet and this is the most sought after by surfers water. Mentawai Islands has recorded 400 points which is often used as a surfing location surfing by surfers.

Of 400 points surfing, 23 points of which have international waves. Scattered among other areas in the Nyang-Nyang, Coral Bajat, Karoniki, Pananggelat and Mainuk (Siberut Island), Katiet Basua (Sipora Island) and North Pagai (Sikakap Island). Given recognition by the international community on the Mentawai waves can be seen from the surfing event held in these islands. Each year, was appointed as the organizer Mentawai Surfing Champions World Series or World Series Championship Surfing Water scheduled each August.

With the championship, the Mentawai can gather 3000 foreign tourists in 2007. As many as 60% of the tourists who come from Australia, 39% of the United States, and the rest of Europe, and Asia. The average tourist spends U.S. $ 2,500 for a surf in the Mentawai. To ensure the comfort and safety of the surfers, managers and local governments hold some supporting facilities.



The most significant support facilities are the introduction of 60 exclusive surf spots scattered in various corners of the island. Spot exclusive wave surfing is a place that limited the wearer maximum of 10 people. This is to avoid accidents that may occur when surfers collided while in action.

In addition to spot exclusive wave, the manager also established beach resorts and other supporting facilities to assure the convenience of tourists. Among the existing resort in the Mentawai Islands, there are names such as Macaroni Silabu Island, Kandui in Nyang Nyang Island, Mentawai Saraina City, as well Alloyta Simakakang Island, and Surfing Ground in Katiet.

Besides nuanced resort inn, restaurant, bar, designed typical Mentawai. Currently, Mentawai can be accessed through two channels, namely sea and air. Mentawai can be reached by fast boat for 4 hours or inter-island ferry for 10 hours. Also available 46 mini cruise ships that can be rented while in Mentawai. After being closed in March 1999, flying the Padang-Mentawai reopened in 2007 and 2012. Minangkabau Airport-Airport Flight Rokot who took 35 minutes this time served every Tuesday and Thursday by Sabang Merauke Air Charter.

In order to protect the existence of many endemic species, half of the area has been designated as the Mentawai Siberut National Park. The existence of National Parks and rainforest in the beautiful islands directly support a variety of life on the beach and the sea, including the tourism sector. During this time, a lot of tourists who come to enjoy the many attractions in the coastal areas are also very impressed by the originality and beauty of Mentawai forests. Mentawai Islands has a coastline of 758 km.