Words Kandui Villas, photos Black Pearl Photography.

After what has been one of the slowest starts to a Mentawai season in years, the Indian Ocean finally awoke from its slumber in early June. The past week saw some solid surf on the perfect reefs of the island chain, with another solid pulse filling in hot on its heels right now.

The variable winds during this first major swell event allowed each premier break to have its day, providing the variety of perfection the Mentawai Islands are world renowned for producing. It was an amazing way to start the season, and well worth the wait, as another even larger swell is currently running the length of the reefs here now. 

-Zach Keenan, Kandui Villas.

Editor's Note: The largest swell of the Indonesian season thus far is due to hit later this month. Read about it here.