Giulia Manfrini suffered a “freak accident” on October 18 while surfing in the Mentawai Islands, a remote island chain, said ...

One of the most coveted surfing destinations on Earth, the Mentawai Islands remain a source of intrigue for waveriders everywhere. Located off the western coastline of Sumatra, the Mentawais ...

all viewing the island’s abundance of quality surf through neoprene portholes. 4. KATIET, MENTAWAI ISLANDS It’s a surf ...

The barreling right-hander is a must stop for most Mentawai boat trips ... swell big enough to wrap around the southern tip of the island.