Banyak Island Surf Charters

Regions

If treasure be what ye in Search of, thar be no need for a map with an x marking the spot. Banyak Island Surf Charters can take you right to the jewel-filled chest, a rippable right-hand gem called Treasure Island.

the basics

Straight off your charter flight, you’re greeted on the boat with cold beers and dinner being served and usually arrive in the Banyaks around midnight, set to sleep and get amongst the waves as soon as the sun’s up! The boat caters for a max of eight guests at one time, sleeping in bunk bed accom with windows and fans, TV and Internet.

time in transit

in the air:
Oz to Singapore or KL 7hrs Singapore to Medan 1hr
on the ground:
Transfer to charter flight - Medan to Simeulue 1hr
on the water:
Overnight crossing to the Banyaks 8hrs

surf season stats

prime time:
May to August
in season:
March - April & September - October
can get waves:
November - December - January - February

expedition essentials

hardware: A three board quiver should see you sorted; including a shortboard, a mid range board and a gun.
non-surf:Toothbrush, clothes and passport are all you really need.
medical: There’s a qualified nurse on board for sutures, etc and antibiotics and anaesthetics are also on board. No inoculations necessary but always good to check with your doctor before you depart.

five waves you want to ride

WAVE	IN SHORT	HEAVINESS	FUN	CROWDS	SUITS
Treasure Island	Flawless perfection. Long rides. Multiple barrel sections. Paddle from the boat.	6/10	10/10	Average of 5 - 10 dudes.	Everyone.
Cobra Logs	Slightly more challenging than Treasure Island, but still perfect with not too many people on it.	7/10	7/10	Average of 5 - 10 dudes.	Everyone when smaller, advanced only when big.
Bay Of Plenty Lefts	Long walls at this left-hand point break in the same bay as the rights.	6/10	8/10	Average of 5 dudes	Everyone.
Bay Of Plenty Rights	Nice barrelling right hand reef break from 2 feet to 10 feet.	6/10	9/10	Average of 10 dudes	Everyone.
Bay Of Plenty Lefts (On the inside)	Better for intermediate riders. Nice, three-foot glassy peelers with no one out.	4/10	7/10	Average of 5 dudes.	Intermediate surfers.