Hollow tree's, Mentawai

Suitable for advanced in regular stance

Indonesia

(сalendar)
**26
5000$
15.03 - 30.03
/2 spots only
5000$
15.11 - 30.11
/2 spots only
(about)
one of the finest right-hand barrel in the world, surrounded by white beaches, palm trees, and crystal-clear water
(seasonality)
we go to hollow three in two of the most underrated months of the season — march and november. these dates aren’t random: this is when you usually get clean, smaller swells that are perfect for learning tube riding and practicing fast, controlled turns.

in march and november the spots stay much quieter, that means more waves, more time in the water, and a much more relaxed atmosphere compared to the peak-season crowd.

these are also the only trips i run that last 15 days. the longer format is intentional: over two weeks we almost always catch 1–2 solid swells, and we also have extra buffer in case of bad weather or rain, so we still end up getting as many surf days as possible.
we stay in a private luxury three-bedroom villa, designed for comfort and focus. each room has its own dedicated workspace, fast wi-fi powered by starlink, and complete privacy.

the villa features a spacious living room with a 55-inch tv and home cinema, where we’ll do video reviews, technique breakdowns, and watch surf edits together. there is also a fully equipped kitchen with everything you need for everyday living, so you can cook your own meals and enjoy them in the dining area or on the outdoor terrace, where you can also arrange a bbq night overlooking the pool.

if you don’t feel like cooking, you can eat at the nearby “sago” restaurant
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hotel
our three-bedroom villa is just a short walk away from one of the best surf breaks in indonesia and arguably the world: “ht’s,” short for “hollow tree’s” or “lance’s right.”

a restaurant is also located just 200 meters away from the villa.
location
waves
known locally as ht’s or lances right, is one of the best and most consistent fast, barreling right-handers in the world.

ht’s - hollow tree’s,

you’ll find a variety of beach breaks with shifting peaks, plenty of waves, and fun, playful sections. these spots are especially good when there’s no swell, offering a great option to surf clean, enjoyable sand-bottom waves and keep the sessions fun and relaxed.

beach breaks - just a 15-minute scooter ride from the villa

bintangs is a fun, rippable right-hand reef break on the southern end of sipora island in the mentawai archipelago. it’s often considered one of the more underrated waves in the region, offering a slabby take-off that can go into a quick barrel and then open into a bowly wall with plenty of room for turns.
bintangs
monkeys is a left-hand reef that always offers a little bit of everything. every wave at monkeys is different, with some offering barrel sections, others steep faces, and others mushy shoulders perfect for cutbacks.

monkeys — a swell magnet that can be a great option when everywhere else is flat

How to define your level?
never tried surfing or started just recently. Your goal is a confident take-off, riding along the wave wall, and gaining speed.
you can paddle into a wave and take off, ride along the wall, and start gaining speed. You’re learning cutbacks and linking basic maneuvers.
you confidently hold speed and do cutbacks. Your goal is fast top turns, snaps, and first rides into small barrels.
5000$
(conditions)
  • flight tickets
  • meals
  • 15 nights in a private room
  • 2 transit nights at the best hotel in padang — santika premier, including breakfast (private room)
  • board transportation
  • all transfers in padang and mentawai
  • speedboat both ways
  • mentawai surf tax
  • video filming of each session
  • unlimited wi-fi
  • daily technique work and video analysis of mistakes
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