PLAYGROUNDS
Why Surfers Love Playgrounds
The Playgrounds is the most wave-rich surf region in the Mentawai Islands and is located around the islands of Karangmajat, Nyang Nyang, and Kandui in North/Central Mentawai. What makes it special is the incredible concentration of world-class waves packed into a small area, allowing surfers to choose from more than 20 different breaks depending on swell, wind, tide, and ability level.
Huge variety of waves within a short boat ride.
Options for beginners through experts.
Protected by multiple islands, creating surfable waves in almost every wind direction.
Consistent Indian Ocean swell from March through November.
Ability to move between waves quickly as conditions change.
Key Waves in the Playgrounds Area
Burgerworld - Playgrounds
Burgerworld is one of the standout waves in the Northern Mentawais, offering a long, playful right-hander that delivers plenty of opportunity for turns, speed, and flow.
EBay - Playgrounds
EBay is a fun and lesser-known surf break located in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawai Islands.
Beng Bengs - Playgrounds
Beng Bengs is one of the most fun and accessible waves in the Mentawai Islands, located in the Playgrounds region.
Pitstops - Playgrounds
Pitstops is a fun and highly consistent surf break located in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawai Islands.
Bank Vaults - Playgrounds
Bank Vaults is one of the heaviest and most powerful waves in the Mentawai Islands.
Playgrounds Left (Karamba) - Playgrounds
The namesake wave of the region. A mellow, playful left breaking in the center of the anchorage.
A-Frames - Playgrounds
A high-performance peak offering both lefts and rights, popular with advanced surfers looking for rippable walls and occasional barrels.
4 Bobs - Playgrounds
4 Bobs is a fun and versatile right-hand reef break located in the Playgrounds region of the Mentawai Islands.
Hideaways - Playgrounds
A picture-perfect left-hand reef break known for long barrels and crystal-clear water.
Kandui Left - Playgrounds
A heavy, hollow left that produces some of the most photogenic barrels in the Mentawais.
