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Kandui Resort
There’s no place in the surfing world like the Northern Mentawais and there’s no place in the Mentawais like Kandui Resort. Going into our 14th year of operation, we’ve been stoked to host thousands of guests from all corners of the earth. Kandui Resort is hands down the best surfing location on the planet and the only resort with direct beach access to the heart of the “Playgrounds” region. We’re a surf resort in every sense of the word. Under the helm of our beloved “All Day Ray” Wilcoxen, our philosophy from day 1 is put the guest first in and out of the water. Our goal is provide access to the best surf in this world, all the comforts of the western world and an atmosphere that is one of a kind.
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Resort Details & Pricing
The Surf
The Mentawai Islands are one of the most consistent surf destinations in the entire world. Its broad exposure towards the vast, southern Indian Ocean provides these majestic islands with remarkable consistency and quality. There are great waves in this area YEAR-ROUND. However, the most ideal time to surf in the Mentawais is during the dry season, late March to early November, the southern hemisphere’s winter, when the Indian Ocean is an ultra-active, groundswell producing machine. During the entire year Kandui Resort offers the average surfer the opportunity to score the best waves of their lives in the premiere surf resort location in the entire world, nothing else comes close…
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4 bobs
4 Bobs is a short, playful right-hander located directly in front of KanduiResort. Swells that break here wrap considerably around the south end of the island and break over a relatively shallow reef. If you’re fast you can take off deep and try to float the first section where most people take off; otherwise, it’s strictly a one or two turn wave. Ironically, despite it’s relatively tame appeal, 4 Bobs is a perennial favorite to almost every person who surfs it and is one of the most consistent and fun waves in the Mentawais.
Our Advice: 4 Bobs is a great wave for people of all abilities. It can get a bit shallow at low tide so you need to watch yourself but all in all, it’s one of the most rippable alternatives in the Mentawais.
Our Advice: 4 Bobs is a great wave for people of all abilities. It can get a bit shallow at low tide so you need to watch yourself but all in all, it’s one of the most rippable alternatives in the Mentawais.
A Frames
A Frames is one of the most consistent lefts in the Mentawai Islands. Situated in front of an idyllic island it is one of the many good waves found in thePlaygrounds region. There are generally two sections to surf, the top and the inside. The peaks at the top can be a bit shifty and require a fair amount of paddling around to find the right area while the inside section is more dependable and offers up a better wall to work with. A Frames is easily one of the most popular spots in the Mentawai’s and is sometimes referred to as "John Candies".
Our Advice: A Frames is usually where the goofyfoots reign supreme. Every wave is different here but on its best daysit’s an exhilarating experience with a consistent take off zone.
Our Advice: A Frames is usually where the goofyfoots reign supreme. Every wave is different here but on its best daysit’s an exhilarating experience with a consistent take off zone.
Bankvaults
Bankvaults is a thick, barreling right punctuated by a shifting line-up. Sets seemingly emerge out of nowhere and can wreak havoc if you’re caught out ofposition. The ideal size to surf Bankvaults is head-high to a triple overhead, in any swell size, getting caught inside is a certainty. Despite the dangers, snag a clean, open barrel here and you’ll be talking about it for years.
Our Advice: We like Bankvaults. It’s really tricky, really shifty, and for the most part really heavy. You can get someunbelievable barrels here if you find the right zone. Be on the lookout forsurprise sets, this place is famous for them.
Our Advice: We like Bankvaults. It’s really tricky, really shifty, and for the most part really heavy. You can get someunbelievable barrels here if you find the right zone. Be on the lookout forsurprise sets, this place is famous for them.
Bengbeng
Beng Beng is an extremely rippable left located a few hundred yards away from E-Bay and Pitstops. It’s probably one of the easiest waves to surf in the Mentawais and is fun for surfers of all ability levels. The area surrounding Beng Beng is breathtaking as it sits nestled inside a small bay with literally one of the most scenic views imaginable all aroundyou. The best size to surf Beng Beng is waist high to a foot overhead – even though it’s relatively short some people like this wave more than other waves that are considered far superior.
Our Advice: Give Beng Beng a try – simple.
Our Advice: Give Beng Beng a try – simple.
Burgerworld
Burgerworld is considered a last alternative when everywhere else is flat. Anything bigger than three feet here flattens out into a mushball. However, the positive aspect of Burgerworld is that there s always something to ride here. Even though it’s not a premiere wave it is a fun alternative when everywhere else isn’t breaking.
Our Advice: Maybe we were too hard on Burgerworld. It definitely has its days, especially when it’s small everywhere else. It’s a lot easier to surf this wave backside but still can be fun when you get used to it’s tempermental nature.
Our Advice: Maybe we were too hard on Burgerworld. It definitely has its days, especially when it’s small everywhere else. It’s a lot easier to surf this wave backside but still can be fun when you get used to it’s tempermental nature.
e-bay
E-Bay is a fast, barreling left that gets good when it’s head high or bigger. When a pumping west swell is marching through, E-bay does a close impersonation of Padang Padang on Bali without the death cliff looming inside. The overall set-up at E-bay is flawless, stereotypical Indonesian, with beautiful, bluish-green water and tall palm trees everywhere. Besides its aesthetic beauty, double overhead E-bay is a beast and force to be reckon with.
Our Advice: E-Bay is pretty fickle. If you get to surf here consider yourself lucky. Even if E-Bay isn’t breaking you have a great alternative 100 yards away at Pitstops. You won’t realize there are waves in there unless you check it out in the dinghy.
Our Advice: E-Bay is pretty fickle. If you get to surf here consider yourself lucky. Even if E-Bay isn’t breaking you have a great alternative 100 yards away at Pitstops. You won’t realize there are waves in there unless you check it out in the dinghy.
hideaways
Hideaways is an occasionally heavy left near the Playgrounds region that isfrequently visited by Kandui guests. In the last few years it has been one of the “go to” waves because it is a lot more consistent the other world class waves in our area and can handle a lot of the more annoying wind directions like straight souths. Hideaways has the ability to be a sick cavern or offer up a rippable shoulder. You can really only surf it on medium to high tide, at low tide it sticks out of the water and unless you like reef cuts stay away!
Our Advice: Hideaways is known as the “Mentawai Pipeline” – if you’re not a competent surfer or comfortable in ledgy waves be careful out there.
Our Advice: Hideaways is known as the “Mentawai Pipeline” – if you’re not a competent surfer or comfortable in ledgy waves be careful out there.
iceland
Iceland is a sizable left that is known as one of the “big wave” spots in the Mentawais. It has a very large playing field and a few different take-off options including a few rights when it is small – but watch out for the paddle back out! Iceland isn’t known as a barreling wave unless it has some serious size – if big enough it will look more like Hawaii Five-O than mostother waves in the Mentawais and when it looks like that Telescopes is a much better option. There are a few quirky waves in this area but nothing world class except Telescopes.
Our Advice: We typically do not visit this wave but if there is absolutely no swell and southeast winds we will give it a look.
Our Advice: We typically do not visit this wave but if there is absolutely no swell and southeast winds we will give it a look.
kandui
Kandui a.k.a Kanduis or Nokandui is one of the fastest, down the line, left-hand barrels in the world. Kandui is an obscenely hollow wave with your only option for survival being tucked inside its enormous, gaping jaws. Unless you’re comfortable pumping inside the barrel the best you can hope for is to find the right line, exert a little extra front foot pressure, and hold on. Most of the waves will simply outrace you; however, the thrill of charging through the longest barrel possible is more than worth the effort. If the conditions are right you’ll take your share of beatings; butchances are you’ll kick out of the best barrel of your life as well.
Our Advice: The bigger it gets, the easier it gets. Don’t surf here when it’s too small unless you like to get cut up on the reef. The only good advice we can offer is to be go fast or go home, don’t even think about going for a turn – why would you?
Our Advice: The bigger it gets, the easier it gets. Don’t surf here when it’s too small unless you like to get cut up on the reef. The only good advice we can offer is to be go fast or go home, don’t even think about going for a turn – why would you?
Karangbat
Karangbat Left lies smack dab in the middle of “Playgrounds.” It breaks best on a direct south swell and is a fairly straightforward wave for people of all abilities. The wave itself runs almost exactly one hundred yards over a shallow, but manageable reef. While sitting in the line-up you are surrounded by a triangle of islands which offer a really unique perspective. Easily visible from Kandui Resort Karangbat Left is surfed by those people looking to take a fish or longboard out and get some longish rides. Even though it’s soft a lot of the time with a medium tide you’ll have a blast!
Our Advice: Karangabat Left is a lot more fun that meets the eye. Most people surf 4 Bobs over Karangbat Left, but if there are a few too many people at 4 Bobs it won’t hurt to give it a try!
Our Advice: Karangabat Left is a lot more fun that meets the eye. Most people surf 4 Bobs over Karangbat Left, but if there are a few too many people at 4 Bobs it won’t hurt to give it a try!
nipussi
Nipussi is a high-performance right situated inside a reef-laden cove. Most people line up at the apex of the point and surf a solid wall that hugs the inside, but during a west swell some people prefer to sit wide and wait for the swinger sets which break in the middle of the cove. Nipussi always has waves and is a good alternative when the rest of the islands are flat. It’s known as one of the mellowest waves in the islands but it’s still a powerful wave.
Our Advice: Nipussi is at it’s best when it’s on the small side and low tide. There is not much of a lip to hit here so we suggest big section floaters or sweeping roundhouse cutbacks to be the best approach. It’s beautiful here, have fun.
Our Advice: Nipussi is at it’s best when it’s on the small side and low tide. There is not much of a lip to hit here so we suggest big section floaters or sweeping roundhouse cutbacks to be the best approach. It’s beautiful here, have fun.
pitstops
Pitstops is one of the most high performance waves in the Mentawai Islands.Located a few hundred yards away from E-Bay you can’t really tell if Pitstops is breaking unless you take a close look. The wave itself starts breaking in a compact area over reef, remarkably, if you’re not paying attention, the take-off can be quite challenging. However, once you’re on your feet you’ve got a really fun, semi-backwashy wave to carve, pull in, or boost on. As the wave progresses it starts breaking over a combination of sand and reef until eventually expiring itself on a beautiful tropical beach. One of the most photogenic waves in the world.
Our Advice: Can produce one of the best sessions of your trip, or one of the worst. The wave lends itself very well to some people and extremely poor with others. It doesn’t hurt to give it a try if you’re in the area.
Our Advice: Can produce one of the best sessions of your trip, or one of the worst. The wave lends itself very well to some people and extremely poor with others. It doesn’t hurt to give it a try if you’re in the area.
rifles
Rifles is one of the longest, most perfect, awe-inspiring waves in the world. When it’s breaking properly with a hint of northwest wind you can expect four to six hundred yard right walls with numerous tube sections. Rifles is a violent barrel from start to finish, sometimes when you think you are coming out another section will throw over, and another, and another. If you do come out and see it lining up, you have to put the pedal to the metal to make itthrough the next barrel section. Surfer Magazine dubbed Rifles the 6th best wave in the world!
Our Advice:If you catch it good, just one good wave, your trip is a success. The trick here is to be on the look-out for sets as you’re paddling back out. Believe us, you can take off anywhere down theline and still get the best wave imaginable – good luck!
Our Advice:If you catch it good, just one good wave, your trip is a success. The trick here is to be on the look-out for sets as you’re paddling back out. Believe us, you can take off anywhere down theline and still get the best wave imaginable – good luck!
scarecrows
Scarecrows is Telescopes’ big brother, a little more forceful, slightly bigger, and in general a little less refined. Nevertheless, it definitely has its good days and because it picks up a lot of swell is a good option when the rest of the chain is small. You’ll probably find the wave to be very moody and inconsistent, some days it does a great impression of Telescopes on the right tide and direction while other days it is a warbled mess of high tide rubbish that is an unmotivating as it gets. You never can be sure until you’re looking at it!
Our Advice:We rarely visit Scarecrows but the option is there when conditions are dead glass and there isn’t much swell in the water.
Our Advice:We rarely visit Scarecrows but the option is there when conditions are dead glass and there isn’t much swell in the water.
telescopes
Every thing you’ve heard about Telescopes is true. It’s a remarkably long left which tempts you to sit deeper and deeper, almost daring you to backdoor an impossible section. With size, the wave breaks for over a half mile outside and descends upon the formal take-off area at mach-one. Fortunately, by the time it reaches the pack its slowed down a bit and ready to serve up a wondrous, steep, hollow wall. Telescopes is frequented by many boats based on its premiere quality. However, there always seems to be plenty of waves to go around andwhen its absolutely firing at six to eight foot many less accomplished surfers watch it from the safe confines of their boats, videocameras in hand.
Our Advice:Telescopes has the potential to be the best wave in Indonesia. We suggest you sit too far outside than to not be out far enough. The current on the inside is vicious; sit wide and wait for the swinger sets and you’ll save a lot of energy from paddling.
Our Advice:Telescopes has the potential to be the best wave in Indonesia. We suggest you sit too far outside than to not be out far enough. The current on the inside is vicious; sit wide and wait for the swinger sets and you’ll save a lot of energy from paddling.
Accommodation
During your stay on Kandui, home will be one of only 8 “umas”, traditional thatched houses built in the traditional Mentawai style by local Mentawaian craftsmen. Each is clean, spacious, comfortable, and offers an unparalleled view to the waves, ocean, and islands that surround the resort. Hand-woven vaulted ceilings and the natural design features provide a sense of adventure and culture while the interior design features provide a feeling of home.
More Information about the Accommodations
– Each uma includes beautiful, hand-sanded hardwood floors, and custom wood furniture including a couch, desk, small table, and chairs.
– The entire space is cooled down by a combination of ceiling fans, portable fans, and air conditioning.
– Every uma is also outfitted with a dedicated wireless connection and small speaker to play your Ipod.
– Each “uma” provides ample sleeping and bathing areas accentuated by a queen sized bed with nets, rattan furniture, and its own sense of warmth and identity.
– All umas are stocked with cold drinks.
– Each bathroom has a sink, toilet, mirror, shower, and is completely tiled.
– Bath, hand, and face towels are available in every room but we encourage people to bring their own beach towels.
– Electrical outlets with adaptors for charging a multitude of electrical devices. (Please note we use a 220V current and Indonesian plugs so be careful before you plug anything in!)
– There are screened windows with a glass window that can be shut tight and locked, with curtains on the inside to let in, or block out light.
– There is a a specific area to hang wet clothes outside and in the bathroom.
– Each uma holds two to three people and is outfitted with wood shelves to store clothes and belongings inside.
– Your uma should be able to store all of your clothes, toiletries, and miscellaneous items. Larger items such as surfboards are stored in a designated area outside your uma or in the surfboard staging area that you can access to grab a new board, fins, leash, whatever you need. The staff will be able to help you find room for all of your belongings in a safe place where you can find them easily if needed.
– Each uma fans out to the south of the restaurant along a spectacular white sand beach. The paths to each uma are professionally landscaped and maintained to the highest degree with a combination of jungle foliage and coconut trees between each one providing privacy.
Using local Mentawai builders, under the guidance of an American development team, Kandui maximizes its local surroundings and functions as a partial eco- resort, yet still delivers a very high standard of accommodations and personal space.
– The entire space is cooled down by a combination of ceiling fans, portable fans, and air conditioning.
– Every uma is also outfitted with a dedicated wireless connection and small speaker to play your Ipod.
– Each “uma” provides ample sleeping and bathing areas accentuated by a queen sized bed with nets, rattan furniture, and its own sense of warmth and identity.
– All umas are stocked with cold drinks.
– Each bathroom has a sink, toilet, mirror, shower, and is completely tiled.
– Bath, hand, and face towels are available in every room but we encourage people to bring their own beach towels.
– Electrical outlets with adaptors for charging a multitude of electrical devices. (Please note we use a 220V current and Indonesian plugs so be careful before you plug anything in!)
– There are screened windows with a glass window that can be shut tight and locked, with curtains on the inside to let in, or block out light.
– There is a a specific area to hang wet clothes outside and in the bathroom.
– Each uma holds two to three people and is outfitted with wood shelves to store clothes and belongings inside.
– Your uma should be able to store all of your clothes, toiletries, and miscellaneous items. Larger items such as surfboards are stored in a designated area outside your uma or in the surfboard staging area that you can access to grab a new board, fins, leash, whatever you need. The staff will be able to help you find room for all of your belongings in a safe place where you can find them easily if needed.
– Each uma fans out to the south of the restaurant along a spectacular white sand beach. The paths to each uma are professionally landscaped and maintained to the highest degree with a combination of jungle foliage and coconut trees between each one providing privacy.
Using local Mentawai builders, under the guidance of an American development team, Kandui maximizes its local surroundings and functions as a partial eco- resort, yet still delivers a very high standard of accommodations and personal space.
Dining
Kandui’s restaurant and bar is the main congregation area, the heart of the resort, and our most prized structure. Kandui Restaurant and Bar was built from the ground up virtually by hand. It’s design principles follow the local traditions and customs and every inch of this area has been meticulously detailed to provide a sense of barefoot luxury. Each day the resort’s chef prepares a variety of food with an emphasis on the succulent seafood caught by local fisherman and our guests. Sit back and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of our restaurant – which serves some of the tastiest food in Sumatra in front of one of the most idyllic settings possible.
WHAT IS THE DINING EXPERIENCE LIKE AT THE RESORT?
Guests find our open air dining to be as much fun as it is delicious and varied. We offer full meals ranging from local Indonesian dishes to pasta plates, pizza, chicken and of course fresh fish. We consider every meal extremely important to give you the energy you need to surf all day. There is a set schedule for meals so you don’t have to wonder what time you eat. We will also have as many barbeques as possible; nothing is tastier or more satisfying than having a bbq with your close friends on a remote, tropical island with perfect waves reeling in the distance. 3 soft drinks and 3 juices are included for free each day. Extra sodas, juices, beer hard alcohol, and mixed drinks are available for a nominal fee.
WHAT TYPES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE AVAILABLE?
Beer is available for all of our guests, a variety of hard alcohol, wine, and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase when available.
WHAT TYPES OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE AVAILABLE?
Beer is available for all of our guests, a variety of hard alcohol, wine, and mixed drinks will also be available for purchase when available.
WHAT TIME ARE MEALS SERVED?
WHAT TIME ARE MEALS SERVED?
For early-birds, there is cereal, fruit salad, and toasts available in the restaurant.
– Breakfast – 6:30am – 10:30am – Please order with the bartender.
– Lunch – 12:30pm – 2:30pm
– Dinner – 7:30pm – 8:30 pm
For early-birds, there is cereal, fruit salad, and toasts available in the restaurant.
– Breakfast – 6:30am – 10:30am – Please order with the bartender.
– Lunch – 12:30pm – 2:30pm
– Dinner – 7:30pm – 8:30 pm
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Contact Us Directly We are always just a email or call away. We can answer all your questions about Kandui. We have direct contacts to hotel management, reservations management and can provide information about traveling to Kandui, the food, the surf spots, the staff, the accommodation, etc... Mac@WorldClassSurfTrips.com Nadia@WorldClassSurfTrips.com Click to Call |
HOW TO GET THERE?The Airport you will need to get to is Padang, Indonesia.
Depending on where you are coming from, Air Asia offers low cost flights that depart from Singapore, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur to Padang, daily. But be sure to check all airline board transport fees, a low cost ticket could double in price if they have expensive oversize luggage fees. We have done this route before, it isn't as intimidating as it looks on paper. A quick hotel stay in Padang after a long full day of travel lets you reset and rest up for some of the best waves in the world. Feel free to contact us if you need help organizing your travel plans. |
WHEN TO COME?The Kandui Resort Shoulder-Season (Oct – March). While most of the archipelago faces west and turns onshore, the playgrounds region has countless reef passes that remain offshore. You will see countless days of overhead surf with good conditions that favor the rights. Throw in light crowds and good conditions and you have the Mentawai’s best kept secret.
The Kandui Resort In-Season (April – Sept) is in the center of Indian Ocean SW swell season. The Northern Mentawais have some of the best barreling waves in Indonesia. We’ve been stoked to host thousands of guests from all corners of the earth. |
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