Kuda Laut Surf Charters

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This is a surf-specific resort that tailors the experience towards surfers and surfing. The place is focused on surfing local waves. Most important amenities for you:

The Kuda Lau Surf Charter is a 58 foot motorsailer built with Sumatran Ironwood. She has an 80hp engine and travels at 8 knots, plus a 12 kva genset giving 220 Volt power. The tender for making island landings and zipping between surf spots is a 4m aluminium runabout with 40 hp outboard. A typical trip will be for 10 days / 11 Nights. They have been chartering to Mentawai’s, Telos, Nias and Banyak Islands for about 20 years and are one of the original surf charters. Kuda Laut is a comfortable boat with friendly and helpful crew of 4 whom are dedicated to providing their guests with the best vibes. They are experts at matching your wave preference to what is happening on the reefs depending upon conditions. This is one of the most wave-rich parts of the planet with bountiful world class breaks around every corner.

Kuda Lau specializes in small groups and can accommodate up to 7 people comfortably. The large, air-conditioned, dorm-style cabin is complete with flatscreen TV and DVD player. The communal areas and an upper-deck have ample space to relax over complimentary beers or fruit juices, watching the stunning Indian Ocean sunsets. Aside from the top deck, for dining and chilling there is also the large front shaded deck space and a raised “Bronzing Deck”.

The Chef prepares for you 3 square meaks a day with delicious Indonesian and Western dishes. You also get free soft drinks and 5 bintangs per day keep you fresh and fuelled to keep you at optimum performance in the water.

Throughout your charter the crew takes photos or footage of the surf action and offer other activities when the surf is not pumping. Apart from surfing, other activities include fishing, snorkeling, and village trips to the Islands. To keep you entertained you have full use of snorkeling gear, trawling rods, popping gear and plenty of hand fishing lines.

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10866.6KM

The Hole

7

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50m long

Surf forecast
325.1KM

Hideaways

8

Left | Exp Surfers

100m long

Surf forecast
463.8KM

Roxies (Roxy’s)

7

Right | Exp Surfers

100m long

Surf forecast
479.2KM

Rags Left

8

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250m long

Surf forecast
355.3KM

Telescopes

10

Left | Exp Surfers

200m long

Surf forecast
456.5KM

Greenbush

9

Left | Exp Surfers

100m long

Surf forecast
403.6KM

HT’s / Lances Right

9

Right | Exp Surfers

200m long

Surf forecast
449.4KM

Macaronis

9

Left | Exp Surfers

150m long

Surf forecast

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Surf & season

Consistent swells are generated in the roaring forties and arrive to Indo reef groomed perfection. Tropical, clear blue water and a wide selection of wave types accommodate skill levels from intermediate to pro.

Kuda Laut original operators in the area and the crew is well versed in finding the best waves with the least crowds in Sumatra, from the Lagundry Bay in Nias, the Hinakos, to the Bay of Plenty in the Banyaks, the Telos long rights, also the famous waves in the Mentawais, such as Rifles, No Kandui, Ebay, etc in the Playground, to Telescopes, Bintang, HT’s, Lances, Maccas, Rags, Thunders, Green Bush, the Hole and much, much more.

Although there are waves year-round, and the “off” season has potential for un-crowded perfection, the best time of year is during the dry season. From around late March to early November, during the southern hemisphere’s winter, the Indian Ocean produces non-stop groundswells.

Food & Inclusions

Transfers to and from Padang Airport.

Air-conditioned accommodation in dorm/bunk beds.

3 hearty meals per day and snacks in between.

5 beers per day per person.

Juice, drinking water, soft-drinks and hot drinks.

Boat Specifications

Design: Indonesian registered 58 ft teak construction motor sailer

Engine: 80hp Mitsubishi diesel with 8 knot cruising speed

Power: 12kVa Onan generator supplying 240v AC and 12v DC

Safety Equipment: Garmin GPS, Furuno 16mile Radar, Furuno depth sounder, Fishfinder, SSB and VHS radios, EPIRB, 2 compass, Life Jackets & Safety Rings, Fire Extinguishers, Two anchors, Complete medical and first aid kit, Satellite Phone with email capabilities.

Cabins: 8 berths in a large air conditioned dormitory style cabin. Head & Shower, Toilet and outside ‘bak mandi’ style shower.

Tender: 4m aluminium runabout with brand new 40 hp Yamaha Enduro outboard

Equipment: Snorkeling gear, Trawling rods, popping gear and plenty of hand fishing lines, stereo, 34inch Flatscreen TV & VCD player

Getting there

Kuda Lau leaves from Padang which is on the west coast of Sumatra. After arriving in Padang, West Sumatra, you will be met by a crew representative outside customs. From there you will be shuttled by minivan to the boat.

Overnight stays can also be organized if arriving in Padang before the day of departure.

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