We are a family.
We are a team.

Owned and operated by local Mentawai surfers.
Live the experience in a private island with 3 class waves just in our front door +20 waves within 10 miles.
Since 2004


​The Shadow Mentawai

The Shadow Mentawai is a surfcamp located in a private island in the heart of the Mentawais.  
It's run by local Mentawai surfers (family and friends) since 2012 however we are running The Shadow Speedboats since 2004.

Whether you surf or not, this destination will be special for you. 
We do not have neighbors, resorts or people around. Just coconut trees and isolated beaches with untouched coral reefs.
Our vision and mission is to be as much eco as we can considering the options we have! You will live a the most natural way on your stay.
Surf, snorkel, trek, relax, laugh, read.
After your activity, The Shadow Mentawai has everything you need to have a pleasure stay, in a private place, with the best quality price, as it is owned and operated 100% by locals.


We are happy to host couples, families with kids, big group of friends, solo travelers, and for that we have rooms for every kind of guest: triple shared rooms, twin bungalows, couple bungalows and single bungalow!


Our maximum capacity is 14 people (2 speedboats). Even tho we do have more speedboats ready in case it is needed.


​ACCOMMODATION



Our traditional Mentawai bungalows are designed to provide all the comforts you need.
Air conditioner, funs and hot shower private and shared toilets.

The Pool
made by recycle materials by us during 3 years!

Made with love for families, couples, friends and solo travelers!

We, the team, made this pool from all the recycle beer bottles and trash that the sea brought to our island (and obviously, all the building materials to make the pool strong!). After +1 year working hard (slowly but with love) we made it! You may ask yourself: WHY? 
We have the biggest pool just some meters in front (the ocean). Well, the answer is easy: making a pool to have a fresh swim in the evening or night was one of our dreams (it is not really safe doing it at the sea, trust us). Also, the kids and families who visit us will enjoy it when is TOO hot to be at the beach, this pool is made between trees and palms so it is a cool place to chill around. Hope you enjoy it! :)

​Click here to watch all the building process

RESTAURANT

We include 3 delicious meals: breakfast to order, lunch and dinner. Delicious authentic Indonesian food, as well as a long menu inspired by Spanish Cousine, Mexican, Peruan, Japanesse and Italian. 
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We also have an extra menu in case you're still hungry.
Milk and Vegetal Drinks (Soy and Almond Milk) also included.

PRIVATE ISLAND & EXCLUSIVE LOCATION
​[3 SURF HOMEBREAKS]

We are located in one of the few isolated islands in the area.
With no neighbours, camps, hotels or people around, you will enjoy the island by your own. 
Private beaches, a jungle pool, 3 secret waves and untouched coral are waiting for you!

THE FULL PACKAGE

What's included when you come to Shadow?
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  • Your stay in one of the Umas airconditioned (and also fans) bungalow's
  • Speedboat 2 times a day Surfing or Island trips with our speedboat including experienced local surfguides (almost 20 years of experience) and the best captain of Mentawai!
  • All meals at The Shadow Mentawai, including snacks and drinks on the boat
  • Morning Yoga Class (check availability*)
  • Unlimited use Fast Wi-Fi
  • Unlimited use of Canoe, Stand Up Paddle Boards, snorkel around the island.
  • Unlimited water, tea or sumatran coffee at The Shadow Mentawai.
  • All transports and transfers (Private Car in Padang, Ferry Ticket and Siberut-Island Transfers first and last day)
  • All this in a private island supporting local surfers!​ ​

THE WAVES AND THE SPEEDBOAT
We are surrounded by waves everywhere. Probably one of the best ones in the world and with more than 20 spots (Kandui, Ebay, 4bobs, Rifles, BengBeng, Hideaways, Burgerwold, etc).
​We have the variety to choose the waves that match with your level: mellow and fun waves, barrels, challenging waves, long walls and even beginner waves.
This is our home break, quite secret and most of the times it is empty! We also got another left and a powerful a-frames.

​Our local team have been working professionally dropping our guests to the best waves regarding their preferences since 2004. 
We listen what you want and we bring you to the wave that match most for you. That's why we run 2 or 3 speedboats at the same time in case the camp is full booked, so our boats are not crowded (max 7-8 guests per boat)  and you can enjoy the waves without crowds.

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What our guests said about The Shadow Mentawai?
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The place is beautiful, located on a amazing small private island, and the staff treated us as a family. The bungalow was preety, clean and comfy and with hot water, and the food was great. My girlfriend is a beginner and I'm an intermidate, and the team made sure that each of us surf every day on the waves of our life - together / seperately. For me was great to score all the famous spots, and for my girlfriend to surf on perfect mellow waves with no one out. Read more

Rea

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Huge thanks to the LEGENDS at the Shadow. My wife and I stayed 8 days for our honeymoon and had the most epic and memorable time. Not a day goes by where I don't check out the Shadows Instagram stories as I miss it so much! The team there are super chill and welcome you fully into their lifestyle with a big hug and even bigger smiles. What I love is The Shadow is an extremely well run business however there is absolutely nothing corporate or commercial about the place. They're a bunch of fun, extremely loving and forever psyched bunch of folk that are super passionate about showing you the best time, getting you the exact waves you want and making you feel completely welcome in their family.  Read More

Jt Expeditions

Honey Moon Surftirp
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2022

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My partner and I recently stayed here for 10 days and loved every second. The whole team are so welcoming and everyone starts to feel like family by the end. It's also owned and run by locals so it's great to support them and get the benefit of their amazing knowledge about the area. Highly recommend :)

Malisa

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We went with 4 other families, each with 2 children, ageing from 6 months old to 15. We had the best holiday and surf trip everyone could have ever dreamt of. The staff are more accommodating and helpful than any other surf facility we have ever been to. The surf guides put us in uncrowned great surf daily. The food was incredible and we all left feeling like we were leaving family behind. The best surf trip for 5 dads and their families. Do yourself a favour. Get some friends together and book a trip.

Tristan Cass

Big group surftrip
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​I had the best time there a few weeks ago , got really nice waves , the surf camp is own by a local family and they are really good guys , they will take you to the best waves depend of the wind condition swell etc , also the food was 5 stars , I been eating super healthy for 10 days , a good mix of Indonesian and western food, the rooms are very confi with air-conditioned,Terimakasih Familia!!!

Emilio

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