On August 1, the Mentawai Government Tourism Department enacted a "surf tax" for the island chain's ample supply of A+ lineups. Visiting surfers will be required to pay $77 USD for a 15-day stay and ...

Over the last few years, one can identify several Japanese-born pro surfers who bring various flavors and approaches to the pro surfing table. Kaito Ohashi, Amuro Tsuzuki, Hiroto Ohhara and Reno Inaba ...

Last week 47-year-old Aaron Beveridge went missing after snapping his leash during a big day at Main Break Margaret River. Only a few days later, with the next round of solid Indian Ocean swell ...

For surfers, the Mentawai Islands are like Disneyland. The Indonesian archipelago, situated off the western coast of Sumatra, boasts a smorgasbord of waves, catering to varying skill levels, swell ...

A tiny island chain in Indonesia has achieved mythical status in the surfing community. Here come the resorts. In 1991, an Australian named Lance Knight came upon a perfect wave. Brushed by gentle ...

OK, here's the deal: You're going to the Mentawais. You're gonna surf some of the best waves in the world, with some of the best surfers in the world. Sponsors are footing the bill. A-list shooters ...