The Surf Camp Mentawai offers a Intermediate & Advanced surf guiding twice /three times a day (2/3 hr sessions) in a group based set up of max 10 surfers per guide.

Every surf guide has its own surf group for that day which is assembled based on the level of the surfers.

We organise on demand at any time of day a intermediate/advanced surf guiding. This means together with your surf guide you can check what surf spots you would like to surf that day within a distance of 1 hr boat drive maximum. This all depending on the weather circumstance which can be fickel, even if the day starts bright and clear.

The surf guide will see to it that you can spot a few spots before going in and recommend a spot based on his local knowledge to ensure you will get the best surf that day. You can consult with your surf guide and group of fellow surfers to go for surf spotting first or go directly the first best spot he/she recommends.

We will consider: weather forecasts – tides – wind – wave size – currents – crowds and localism into the guiding and as part of our choices where we go.

The sessions are 2/3 hrs per session and are scheduled up to 3 x a day – if we schedule a longer more far-away session then this will be turned into one long session where we spend longer time on one spot.

This can happen due to lack of waves and we have to go north or south to find spots that are working better with smaller waves. Sometimes it even happens that only 1 or 2 surf spots are working in the entire area.

Wave size and conditions changes by the day!

We try to find the best compromises that will benefit the intermediate/advanced surfer as much as possible.

L3 –  An intermediate surfer is someone who has moved beyond the beginner stage and has developed a good foundation of surfing skills and ocean knowledge. They are comfortable catching waves on their own, can control their board with confidence, and understand basic surf etiquette. Intermediate surfers can identify and navigate the lineup independently, handle moderate waves, and know how to position themselves correctly. They are proficient in basic maneuvers like trimming, turning, and riding both left and right but still learning/fine tuning their bottum / top turn skills and more. Intermediate surfers are aware of the potential hazards in the ocean, such as currents and other surfers, and can safely manage wipeouts and unexpected situations without the need for constant supervision or guidance and do not need to be pushed into a wave by a instructor. A surf coach retreat is the perfect program to progess for a L3 surfer into a L4 surfer. Read more about surf coaching retreats here.

L4 – An advanced surfer is highly skilled, demonstrating a deep understanding of wave dynamics, board control, and surf etiquette. They can surf independently in a wide variety of conditions, including larger and more powerful waves, and consistently make critical maneuvers such as hang tens, bottom turns, top turns, cutbacks, and snaps with precision. Advanced surfers can read the ocean, assess different surf spots, and make strategic decisions about wave selection based on their skill level and fitness. They have a strong grasp of positioning and timing, allowing them to navigate crowded lineups confidently. Advanced surfers are adept at entering and exiting the water safely, performing complex maneuvers, and adapting to challenging or unpredictable surf conditions.They can assess surf spots and wave conditions to align with their skill level and fitness. A advanced level is broad spectrum and has a large variety of levels andhas no limits as it goes up as far as being a pro.

NOTE: Surf Guiding is NOT a surf lesson – it is guided surf!!  There will be no tuition – no constructive feedback or coaching other then the surf guide wants to offer you for that moment voluntary. To book a intermediate/advanced surf you need to be a Level 3 surfer and meet the requirements above. If the surf coach does not deem you to be a L3 intermediate/advanced surfer and you are not able to surf safely for yourself and in particular others the surf coach has the right to cancel the session and schedule you up for the beginners classes we have.An intermediate surfer is someone who has moved beyond the beginner stage and has developed a good foundation of surfing skills and ocean knowledge. They are comfortable catching waves on their own, can control their board with confidence, and understand basic surf etiquette. Intermediate surfers can identify and navigate the lineup independently, handle moderate waves, and know how to position themselves correctly.