English Article : Sipora Island, Paradise For Surfing Lovers

Mentawai Islands is the name of one of the regencies in West Sumatra Province. Mentawai Islands District consists of 4 main island groups are inhabited, namely Siberut Island, Sipora Island, North Pagai Island, and South Pagai Island are mostly inhabited by the Mentawai tribe.

Sipora Island is a very strategic small island of the 4 major islands in Mentawai, West Sumatra. The position of Sipora island itself is right in the middle between Pagai archipelago and Siberut island. On this island is also located the capital of the district of Mentawai Islands, namely Tua Pejat. The island is an attraction for tourists, both local and foreign countries, because around this island there are some surfing spots are very fascinating. The best time to visit Sipora Island for surfing is in April to October every year. Nevertheless, visitors can still enjoy the challenging waves rolling on the island for most of the year.

Being in the middle of the islands of Pagai and Siberut Island, making this island as a very strategic area to enjoy and explore the beauty of Mentawai and the surrounding islands. To enjoy the island of Sipora can be done by going around using a speed boat or boat which is the main vehicle on this island. In addition to challenging the ferocious waves on the island, visitors can also glance or use the waves to surf on other nearby islands. Besides known for its ferocious waves, as well as most tourists come to surf on this island, Sipora Island is also known for marine tourism is so fascinating.

In this island, tourists can choose different types of waves, because the island itself has 4 types of challenging waves, such as The Surgeon Table, the waves as if lifting surfers to the top of the waves. There is also Lance's Left, the strongest and most consistent wave on the island and its surroundings.

In the northwest part of Sipora Island, there are also two other famous waves. Telescopes is a very long wave type, there is also a Semi Hollow waves rolled with holes in the middle that is almost perfect for some surfers. There is also a Scrarecrows Wave, with a take-off zone left that forms a fast-rolling waveform wall, this type of waves very suitable for middle-class surfers.

To visit a tourist village in Mentawai then you need to be accompanied by a tour guide who understand the community and local culture. Pemnadu here will ensure your safety and comfort during the trip. You can pay for tour guides from travel agents in Bukittinggi or at Muara Siberut Harbor.

Sea conditions between Siberut and West Sumatra sometimes sometimes very difficult to be taken by boat because the waves are big enough. This is especially true in June and July where the waves can be very life-threatening.

 

April to October is a great time to surf considering that the moon's waves on the Mentawai Islands reach the maximum elevation point. In November to March, the wave conditions are not too high so it is less challenging for the activities of the show. Speaking of surfing, for you surf sports lovers, you can check G-Land website website that provides a variety of information about the world of surfing. Let's check!