Surfline just announced a solid round of swells approaching Chicama, Peru peaking on January 25th. Forecast conditions are showing SW 213° / 6ft to 9 ft / 14 SEC, which are great conditions for the point at Chicama. There is also another nice swell WNW 301° / 4.3ft / 20 SEC, if this swell comes in with these conditions the Point will be barreling!!! Book now as there is still some availability at Chicama Surf Resort.
Swell Charts: Surfline.com
The Kandui Villas are located in the wave rich region of the Mentawais called “Playgrounds” which includes more than two dozen epic surf spots. Kandui Right (AKA Rifles) is one of them and considered by many surfers as one of the best right handers in the world. This world class reef break can produce 800+ yard long tubes and is only six minutes from Kandui Villas. So if you are looking for world class barrels and world class accommodations, Kandui Villas is the place for you!
Namotu kite weeks are now available for booking! Namotu Island has conditions that will compliment your kite skills and is as renowned in the world of kiteboarding as it is in the surf world.
“If you have a bucket list and Namotu isn’t at the top of it, then put it there.” – Dave Kalama
The days are long, the water is warm and there are no power poles or highways to get in the way! Water, water everywhere but what really sets Namotu apart is the service and the atmosphere. So book your kite week now on Namotu and enjoy nature’s playground!
For more information and traveler testimonials on Namotu Kite Week you can visit Ben Wilson Surf.
Check out this video of some of the Billabong Team riders scoring fun surf at and around the Aura Surf Resort in North Sumatra.
Video: Billabong/Jimmy James
With the Holiday Season and cool Winter days in the air, it is time to start day dreaming about warm tropical barrels and luxury accommodations like at the Kandui Villas in the Mentawais. The Kandui Villas are located in the middle of a small chain of islands with more than two dozen surf spots. This wave rich area is known as “Playgrounds” in the surfing world.
Whether you choose to surf the world’s best waves, or just relax by the pool and enjoy yourself, Kandui Villas will not disappoint you! So as you are suiting up in your 4/3 wetsuit with booties over the Holidays, just imagine Kandui Villas. Relaxing by the pool having a cold one or paddling out into a tropical line-up to score perfect barrels in a pair of boardshorts, all this awaits you in the New Year! Happy Holidays from Kandui Villas!
Namotu Island, Fiji is as renowned in the world of kitesurfing as it is in the surf world. In this video produced by Ben Wilson, he shows that Namotu truly is the ultimate waterman’s paradise and a great destination to develop your kitesurfing & surfing skills!
Frank, Gary, Joe, Ray, Mitchell and Dave are living the lifeguard dream; summers at the shore and some time in the winter for tropical surf travel. They called in some old childhood markers from CJ at Waterways Surf Adventures and he set them up with the “Deluxe Friends Of CJ” Package at Ventana A Las Olas. Why? Top 10 ranking in Top Surf Destinations, Top Luxury Surf Resorts and Best Value.
The Jersey Boys scored on all fronts. These guys are tough and they can surf. Despite 2+ sessions nearly every day, they managed to work in some time to bring clothing down for the local community, a visit to the Mombacho Zipline and a tour of Colonial Granada. They wanted it all and they got it and more.
Exceeded expectations? Wow. Best surf trip ever? Without a doubt. Coming back? Yes. After experiencing Ventana A Las Olas, how could we go anywhere else?
- Ventana A Las Olas
* Check out the Ventana A Las Olas blog for more pictures from this surf trip
The Aura Surf Resort is one of our newer surf destinations and an excellent off season Indonesia option with calm winds, consistent fun surf in the smaller range, but good swells hitting every couple of weeks.
From March to May the surf is smaller, but there is less wind and days are frequently sunny and glassy! Book a surf trip to this amazing destination during the so called “off-season” and score clean, uncrowded Indonesian surf!
Check out the epic featured photo gallery from WaterWays’ Sean Murphy’s recent surf trip to Northern Sumatra on The Inertia. The Inertia is a premier source of news and commentary from the global surf community’s most prominent and thoughtful figures.
You can see the full photo gallery from Sean’s trip here.
Check out this epic photo slideshow shot entirely by guests staying at the Red Frog Bungalows during the 2012 season. “What an amazing run of Caribbean juice” said resort owner Scott Balogh as he explained the 2012 surf season in Bocas Del Toro, Panama. Red Frog Bungalows is an environmentally sensitive development built by Scott Balogh, owner and head surf guide. Scott has hosted a number of trips for professional surfers at his resort including most recently with Dion Agius, Warren Smith and Bolivar Andres during a Surfer Magazine trip.
