Adventure

# Surfing

Remote breaks, zero crowds

## What to Expect

Surf charters unlock waves that land-based surfers can only dream about. Anchor off a remote reef pass in Indonesia, paddle out to a perfect left-hander with no one in the lineup, surf until your arms give out, then return to the yacht for lunch and a massage. The captain knows the swell windows, the tides, and the secret spots - and repositions overnight to keep you on the best waves.

Boat-access reef breaks with no crowds

Multi-spot surf safaris covering dozens of breaks

Stand-up paddleboard surfing in smaller swells

Tender shuttle to the lineup

Surf photography and video from the boat

Post-surf recovery with spa and chef onboard

### At a Glance

Best for

Intermediate to advanced surfers chasing uncrowded waves

Season

Mentawais April to October; Maldives March to October; Polynesia April to September.

## Best Destinations

Top charter grounds for surfing

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### Southeast Asia

Mentawai Islands and Sumatra - the world's most consistent reef breaks

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### Polynesia

Tahiti's Teahupo'o, Fiji's Cloudbreak, and empty outer reef passes

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### Maldives

Warm water reef breaks in the North and South Male atolls

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### Caribbean & Bahamas

Barbados east coast and off-the-grid Caribbean reef breaks

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## What to Look For

Key yacht features for surfing

-   Board storage racks (shortboards to longboards)
-   Tender for shuttle to the lineup
-   Crew who understand swell and tide windows
-   Flexible itinerary to chase conditions
-   Reef booties and first aid for reef cuts

## Yachts for Surfing

Charter yachts equipped for surfing

[Browse all yachts](/yachts/?toys=surfboard)

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![ARCTIC](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/14700/thumb/Ica31DrjOx2C.webp)

ARCTIC

287ft / 87.6m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $690,241 / week

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![GRAND OCEAN](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/12157/thumb/la5U4QtOwHzl.webp)

GRAND OCEAN

279ft / 85.0m ·24 guests ·14 cabins From $818,930 / week

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![CORAL OCEAN](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/14418/thumb/q2c59kDP7cYp.webp)

CORAL OCEAN

238ft / 72.5m ·12 guests ·7 cabins From $760,435 / week

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![SALUZI](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/7707/thumb/uNCZbwCUPonz.webp)

SALUZI

227ft / 69.1m ·32 guests ·16 cabins From $561,552 / week

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![OKTO](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/11922/thumb/J4J96LhVYoUL.webp)

OKTO

218ft / 66.4m ·12 guests ·6 cabins From $690,241 / week

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![SPIRIT OF THE C'S](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/8799/thumb/_qfgvCNghwq3.webp)

SPIRIT OF THE C'S

210ft / 64.0m ·12 guests ·5 cabins From $245,679 / week

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## Ready to surf?

Tell us about your dream surfing charter and we will match you with the perfect yacht.

[Start Planning](/contact/?adventure=Surfing)

## Intel & Guides

Read up before your surfing charter

[Adventure Guide

### Surf Charter Indonesia: Chasing Swells from the Mentawais to Sumbawa

Indonesia has more world-class surf breaks than any country on Earth. A charter yacht is the only way to reach the best of them - from the Mentawai perfection of Macaronis and HT's to the remote reef setups of Sumbawa.

Read](/intel/surf-charter-indonesia/) [Adventure Guide

### Surfing by Yacht in French Polynesia: Teahupo'o, Huahine and Beyond

French Polynesia's reef passes produce some of the most powerful and beautiful surf on the planet. A charter yacht is the platform that connects them - from Teahupo'o's infamous wall to the quieter breaks of Huahine and the Tuamotus.

Read](/intel/surfing-french-polynesia/) [Expedition Log

### The Mentawais by Yacht: Notes from a Two-Week Surf Expedition

A two-week charter through the Mentawai Islands: Macaronis, HT's, Rifles, and the long wait between sets that tells you more about a place than the surfing does.

Read](/intel/log-indonesia-surf-expedition/) [Adventure Guide

### The Multi-Sport Yacht Charter: Five Adventures in One Trip

How to combine diving, surfing, kitesurfing, hiking and skiing on one yacht charter - five proven multi-sport archetypes and the destinations that deliver.

Read](/intel/guide-multi-sport-charter/)

[All intel & guides](/intel/)