If you’ve never heard of the Telo Islands, you’re not alone — and it’s one of the reasons we’re super excited about this news.
They sit in the same swell corridor as the Mentawais, just a little further north, with the same warm water and the same deep-water groundswells that built the Mentawais’ reputation for world class waves.
What they don’t have, yet, is the boat traffic. Twenty-plus named breaks, most within an hour of each other, and lineups that still feel like they belong to whoever’s paddling out.
And the great news is, you don’t have to rough it to explore this off the beaten track paradise.
Introducing Tanah Mympi
Tanah Mympi is a private island resort with its own 38-foot boat running daily, guided speedboat access to more than 30 named breaks — Bombers, Rangas, Mishos and Monkeys among them.
Whether you’re looking for cruisey longboard breaks or pumping barrels, the Telo Islands has it all and the experienced surf guides at Tanah Mympi will make sure they put you in the right spot for what you’re chasing.
The island keeps things small — capped at 32 guests across Ocean View Suites, Ocean View Villas and Jungle View Suites, all king beds, private ensuites and private decks, with three meals a day from the in-house chef. Outside the water there’s an infinity pool, a wellness spa, cold plunge, gym, fishing charters and island tours, which is what makes it work equally well for a surf-only crew or a mixed group with non-surfing partners along for the ride.
It sits at the luxury end of what we offer, and it’s priced that way — but for the standard of guiding, accommodation and food you get in exchange for how remote and uncrowded this part of Indonesia still is, it’s genuinely one of the best combinations of waves and luxury, espeically for those who have been enjoying spots like the Maldives and are looking to explore somewhere new, with the same level of service.
One Island, Two Epic Offers
To celebrate bringing Tanah Mympi on board, we’ve put together two offers.
25% off stays completed before 31st March 2027 If you can get there before the end of March 2027, you can score 25% off your stay
10% early-bird off all 2027 dates If your trip is landing later in 2027 — say, during the peak April–October swell window — this is the one for you. Book any 2027 date and lock in 10% off.
Both offers are for a limited window so get in quick and explore paradise for less.
Who This Trip Suits
Honestly, this is a good fit for a wider range of travellers than the “remote Indonesian surf resort” tag might suggest.
If you’re a strong intermediate to advanced surfer wanting genuine variety across a week — reefs, points, barrels and mellower peaks all within boat range — this delivers. If you’re travelling with a partner who doesn’t surf, or a group with mixed ability, the on-site amenities and the range of breaks means nobody’s stuck on the sideline.
It’s not a budget trip, and we’re not going to pretend otherwise. But for what you get — genuinely uncrowded, world-class waves, boutique island comfort and a team on the ground who know every break on the chart — this really does tick all the boxes.