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Welcome to Tradewinds Adventures

Delivering world-class surf and dive charters throughout the Sumatran Islands. From the northern, less explored Simeulue and the Banyaks to the famed Nias, Telos and the majestic Mentawai Islands. We’re a team of explorers, surfers and freedivers, committed to sharing our decades of knowledge and experience on the Indonesian islands. We offer you and your mates the trip of a lifetime …

We’ll guide you to dreamy warm-water waves, away from the crowds, whatever your level. Charters fill fast, so reach out to enquire …

UPCOMING CHARTERS

Telo - Mentawai Aug 28 - Sept 07 Available Spaces: 3

We are really excited to be setting sail for the islands and plan to spend the next two months chasing waves, diving , fishing and soaking up all that the islands have to offer.

This is the start of our adventure , departing from Sibolga we will head straight to the Telo islands forecast looks good and we are hoping to score a medium size swell for the first week of the trip. Plan is to surf this swell in the Telos and then drop south an spend the latter part of the trip in the Mentawais.

This should be a great chance to score super fun uncrowded waves at a rate that won't hurt the pocket. The trip will finish in Tuapejet on Monday 7th September so after a morning surf you can take the fast ferry back to Padang.

There is of course also the option to stay with us and extend your trip at a stupidly discounted rate.

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Mentawai September/October

There is absolutely no better time to be up in the Mentawais than now , with 2 months left of the swell season and minimal crowds you can really expect some epic conditions.... keep an eye on the forecast and get ready for literally a trip of a lifetime.

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Mentawai September/October Available Spaces: 10

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– TESTIMONIALS –

“Wow, what can we say – exceeded our wildest dreams with many of the lads who have been on 3-4 other boat trips in the Ments & Maldives calling it the best experience out of the lot! The character of the boat itself, the awesome food , surf knowledge and froth factor in the water !

Nick Pearse, Australia

“Great food, cold beers, extraordinary surf and the most incredible sunsets I’ve ever experienced. Too good! Let me live on Jiwa!”

Dan Hardiman – USA

“Where do i start? how about “All time!” We landed on the mighty “JIWA” , The boat exceeded all of our expectations, the trip and waves were all time. You made our stay “Sensational”. Thanks.”

Geoff

“6 trips to the Ments, easily as good, if not the best. Food, waves and vibe outstanding! Love the boat, it’s got soul not like the western gin palaces. Food mountain and general energy none better! Always on the money, great guides and great humans. Chris, his shots are unreal makes old hacks look pro, well underrated! Thanks for making an old man happy.”

Meats

“To all the crew of the Jiwa … Thanks for an awesome trip, you looked after us like kings. I laughed a lot! Good times, with the good ole boys, until next time …”

Jonny Frank, Photographer

“3 sheets to the wind. All fun aboard the good ship JIWA. Thanks for the delightful fuel each day and for reminding us of the reason we are here; for leading from the front and the boundless enthusiasm. For the positive words and actions made me try a littler harder. And the crew who graciously kept the geriatric circus moving forward. Thank you!”

Micheal Tragear

“Thanks Jiwa, Cookie thanks for all the amazing meals, best ever. It was so great waking up to a new setting every day. Great boat, even better times, thanks crew – you guys were awesome, lots of great memories. Great to be back in Indo.”

Taylor Steele, film-maker