Four challenging waves on the island of Sipora-Mentawai, West Sumatra-Indonesia

Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra which are known as the best surfing destinations in Indonesia, even called to have the best waves like the one in Hawaii. One of the best waves can be found on the island of Sipora.

Sipora Island is the smallest island but the most strategic and adequate in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia. Compared with the other four major islands in the Mentawai Island Sipora position right in the middle between the Pagai Islands and the island of Siberut. This island is also located in the district capital of the Mentawai Islands, namely Old Pejat.

In this island, you can enjoy a challenging four types of waves, namely The Surgeon Table, wave surfers as if lifted up to the top of the waves. There is also Lance's Left, strong waves and most consistent in Sipora Island and surrounding areas.

In the northwest Sipora Island, there are two other well-known types of waves. Telescopes are the kind of waves that are long, semi-hollow (waves rolling with a hole in the middle), and almost perfect for surfing. Then, waves Scarecrows, the take off zone that forms the left wall of the wave which is then rolled up quickly. It is suitable for intermediate level surfers.

In addition to hunting big waves, you can also do other marine tourism on the island of Sipora. Snorkeling, diving, or just relaxing on the beach enjoying the view, accompanied by a cool breeze whistling, while waiting for the sun to sink into another attraction of this island. On the other side, Mentawai also had 42 points and 40 points fishing locations dive locations. One of them Tongga Stone Island in North Sipora, at the base of the island to own a lot of marine life and coral good. There is also a pond or fish nemo for animated films, turned out in Mentawai is the largest fish biota.