The Truth About Mentawai Shoulder Season

Off season, Shoulder season, whatever you like to call it. There is a period of time every year, October to March, where the Mentawais turns it down a few notches. The ultimate surfing playground, becomes a lot more friendly, and surprisingly quiet.
Here our photographer Oscar, with the help of old guest Kara, debunk a few misconceptions about this blessed time of year. Have a watch.

[@julianeverett495]

Was in the ments in January 2024 and most of the popular spots (burger world, Roxy, maccas and HTs) were next level crowded, 20-30 people out. On our last day there were 40 people out at burgers. When I had done off season 8 years ago it was like you explained but not anymore.

[@datapusher-]

thanks, thats good info

[@FosterMedia]

oh man that sucks, i was all invested in heading here in Jan. That said, I was in Morocco this jan/feb 2024 and it was also insanely crowded unless it was big. talking 50+ppl at anchors, half of which were local kids who just took every wave, regardless if you were already riding or not and the older locals were encouraging them to drop in. it was bullshit.

[@zbysekmrkvica3193]

yess but you need to feel the main season. Stay one year!

[@Oswood1010]

What time is shoulder season :) ?

[@etiennedubois76]

"Off season, Shoulder season, whatever you like to call it. There is a period of time every year, October to March, where the Mentawais turns it down a few notches. The ultimate surfing playground, becomes a lot more friendly, and surprisingly quiet." From the video description.

[@rzadigi]

Seems like a good first question to answer 😂😂