So uncrowded in the OFF Season the entire southern range of the Mentawai remains a destination that gives perfect wave conditions for Intermediates or beginners, from mid-to-late November until early January, most boats are not operational , giving surf sessions in perfect solitude.

The key is to travel when others are less likely to, because there are perfect waves all year round. During December we rarely see a charter boat, especially at Christmas and New Year, and if we have a few surfers booked, we are able to visit the surrounding breaks a bit more often, which are also empty.

The off-season regularly offers the kind of conditions most surfers can only dream of: empty, head-high, glassy, perfect waves.

Southern Mentawais are open to long-duration southerly swells, which are frequent in these months. Low-pressure systems pass into the Indian Ocean at a lower longitude, causing SW swells that affect Western Australia and refract northward toward Bali, Java, and the southern Mentawai.

• Extensive experience – We have been hosting surf coaching clinics at Macaronis Resort since 2018, ensuring a wealth of knowledge and skills.
• Professional surf instructors-daily surf sessions led by three professional ISA surf coaches, dedicated to helping you improve your surfing techniques.
• Specialized fitness coaches (optional, USD 164 for 10 days) – Improve your performance with Stretch Sessions, Breath Work, Foundation Training and Recovery Sessions led by our experienced coaches (SSBR).
• Photographers – Capture your progress with our dedicated team of photographers, who provide video playback sessions for coaching purposes; the professional photo package is included.
• Paradise Getaway – Dive into the perfect waves and enjoy the resort’s outstanding facilities nestled in a tropical paradise.

From 11 January to 15 March 2027 we offer this package for intermediate surfers, the Intermediate Surf Coaching Clinic with professional instructors, with 10- or 11-night trips.

The Surf Coaching Clinic is designed with your progress and enjoyment in mind, offered in a relaxed atmosphere, to help you develop your physical and mental skills while having fun!

Clinics last 10 or 11 nights, but you can stay longer if you wish. During coaching sessions, there are usually 8 surfers per coach to ensure one-on-one coaching (according to ISA standards), and our accommodations are limited to one surfer per room to maintain a maximum number of surfers, except in the case of surfing couples or dads and kids, where we can allow 2 surfers per room.

By having a room to yourself, you can enjoy more privacy and comfort by choosing between queen or twin beds, and you can bring your partner, a non-surfing partner or the whole family with you if you wish. If you need more space, our family suites are also available.

Services, facilities, and activities are available for everyone to enjoy and have fun with the most exciting activities.

Guests reach the resort from Padang by Mentawai Fast Ferry; the trip includes one night in Padang. Not included: Padang hotel, airport–resort transfers and Mentawai surf tax.

How to Get There:

To reach Mentawai, we first recommend flying to Jakarta, which is easily accessible from several Italian cities such as Milan and Rome. In approx 16 h flight, you will land in Jakarta (CGK), the capital of Indonesia. From here, you need to reach Padang, there are several domestic flights from Jakarta to Padang, with Lion Air, Garuda, Citilink, Sriwijaya.

SPECIAL!!! Overnight transfer for surfers who need pick up a/r from Minangkabau International Airport to Padang ( approx €300 a/r ), includes : airport welcome, transfer by car with a/c to/from Bungus harbor ( approx 1h), cabin with AC in Ambu Ambu ferry including meals to/from Sikakap ( 1 night ) + speedboat to/from Macaronis Resort ( 1 hour ).

International Airlines:

KOREAN AIR / CATHAY PACIFIC / KLM / Emirates / Ethiad

Airlines flights Jakarta – Padang

Lion Air / Garuda / Citilink / Sriwijaya

Average Flight Price

For international flight, In High Season between 800- 1100€ a/r , in Low Season between 450-800€ a/r – prices per person. For domestic flights, on average between 40 and 100€ each way.

Padang Airport to Macaronis Resort:

Overnight transfer for surfers who need pick up a/r from Minangkabau International Airport to Padang ( approx €300 a/r ), includes : airport reception, car transfer with a/c to/from Bungus Port ( approx 1h), cabin with AC in Ambu Ambu ferry including meals to/from Sikakap ( 1 night ) + speedboat to/from Macaronis Resort ( 1 hour ).

Health Care and Documents:

Italian citizens do not need a special visa to travel to Indonesia. You pay a 25 euro fee when entering the country and a 15 euro fee when leaving the country. It is recommended that you make several copies of your passport in case the original is lost. There are no good hospital facilities in Mentawai, only small medical centers, we recommend traveling with international travel insurance, in the remote case of transferring to the hospital by helicopter.