If you've been thinking about a Mentawai trip, there's no better time to start planning. Right now, Hidden Bay Resort has two offers on the table, and at AWAVE Travel we've set them side by side so you can pick the one that suits your surfing, your calendar and your budget.
The first is a low season bonus for January and February 2027, a relaxed window for a Mentawai escape. The second is an early bird deal for the main 2027 season, which runs from March to October. Both are built around the same 10 night stay in an Ocean Suite, and both end on 31 December, so the sooner you decide, the more choice you have over your dates. Read on to see which one fits your trip.
Low season at Hidden Bay Resort: January and February 2027
January and February bring fun, smaller waves to the Mentawais, which makes this window a lovely fit for surfers of every level. It suits you if you're building confidence, travelling with a mixed-ability group, or simply want playful, uncrowded sessions in warm water with plenty of time to enjoy the island between surfs.
The low season offer at Hidden Bay Resort bundles 900 USD in bonuses per surfer:
– 10% off your stay (room and meals)
– The Mentawai surf tax covered
– Return transfer from Padang included
– Surf video package included
Booking two trips back to back (around 21 nights) gives you 15% off your stay, a lovely option if you want a longer escape and the chance to really settle into island rhythm.
Bringing a partner, friend or family member who loves the beach as much as you love the lineup? Non-surfers travelling with you also enjoy 10% off their stay, which makes low season a natural choice for couples and groups where only some of you surf!
The 2027 season early bird: March to October
From March to October, the Mentawais move into their main surf season, when Indian Ocean swells arrive with real consistency. This is the window for surfers who want the archipelago at full energy, with more size and power across the region's reefs. It's perfect for confident intermediates and above who are ready to make the most of every swell.
The early bird offer gives you the transfer and surf video free, worth 600 USD:
– Return transfer from Padang included
– Surf video package included
– From March 2027, a direct speedboat takes you straight through to the resort
The direct speedboat from March 2027 is a real highlight. You go from Padang to the resort in one smooth journey, which means more of your trip is spent in the water and around the resort.
Matching the trip to your level
Choosing between the two offers is mostly about the waves you want.
January and February are perfect if you love fun, approachable surf. Newer surfers will find friendly conditions for progressing, intermediates can push their manoeuvres on smaller, playful waves, and experienced surfers get a relaxed, sociable week with plenty of sessions. The 10% discount for non-surfers also makes it a wonderful choice for groups with mixed interests.
March to October is made for surfers who want the Mentawais at their most powerful. It's the season that has made this corner of Indonesia famous, with consistent swell and a wide range of reef setups to explore. It's ideal for confident intermediates and above who want to test themselves and come home with a camera roll full of their best waves.
Ready to plan your Hidden Bay trip?
Whether you're drawn to the fun, friendly waves of January/February, or the full power of the main season, Hidden Bay offers a fantastic way to experience the Mentawais. Both offers end on 31 December, and early bird rooms are already moving, so now is the ideal time to choose your dates. Get in touch for personalised advice and we'll help you find the week, the waves and the offer that suit you best.