Tioman Island Reviews and Ratings
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Visitor reviews of Tioman Island surf break
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“Visit Tioman for Surfestival organised by locals, Swell for Surf in Tioman Island begin November till March,
Mentawak Point and BK point for experience surfer, to learn should visit Adam (Pondok Beach Shack or Tioman Cabana).
On west side Tioman can surf for longboard at South Tekek.”
Sroll from MALAYSIA - 11 Nov 2021
Tioman Island Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 4 votes and 6 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.8(1: Tioman Island is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.7(1: Tioman Island is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Peninsular Malaysia. 5: the best break in Peninsular Malaysia). |
Difficulty Level: 1.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Tioman Island can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.5(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Tioman Island, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 3.7(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Tioman Island are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 5.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.2(1: Often too crowded. 5: Tioman Island is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Tioman Island requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.7(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Tioman Island for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 4.0(1: Camping at Tioman Island is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.7(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Tioman Island is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.7(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Tioman Island, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Tioman Island where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Been on Tioman two weeks, good breaks of 2+ feet on the east side for 6-7 days, small baby waves on the other days.
Didn't bring a board, but can rent at a few places for 80 ringgit / day.
Nice relaxing surf stop on our SE Asia tour. My girlfriend says the island and the waves are "friendly". Good place to chill, not for intense surf in this season I guess...”
Ben Lasseter from UNITED KINGDOM - 05 Sep 2018
“Caught some good waves here early August. Mentawak Beach has left and right breaks, beach or coral.
Took a surf camp with Ombak House to work on my turns and flicks, these guys make it look so easy.
The village is great location and quiet beach, even if there's no swell there's something to do. Delicious and cheap food at Pondok Bar and free WiFi. :)”
Paul from SINGAPORE - 12 Aug 2018
“I came to Tioman Island for a SurfYoga retreat at Ombak House in Juara. The beach is incredible, so clean and not crowded with people.
The waves were good, this was my first time learning to surf. Close to the Ombak House on the north end of Mentawak Beach is smaller waves, maybe 1-2 feet, perfect to learn. If you go more south down the beach the wave gets bigger and bigger, I see guys surfing 10+ feet! I was too scared to try, but maybe next year when I come back I will be good enough to surf the "Coral" break.
If you want to learn surfing definitely try the camp at Ombak House, they were so patient and good teachers to me, I stood up on my first day!”
Amber Villejo from AUSTRALIA - 08 Jul 2018
“Look for Tioman Boardriders Event Management - mainly organiser for Tioman Open Surfing event since 2012 (Tourism Malaysia Yearly Event), for details about surfing issue in Tioman Island. Office location at Tioman Cabana Village Tekek Beach. Email tiomanboardriders@gmail.com, Facebook : tiomanboardriders. Yearly event in January (29th January) . 2 Main beach for surf, Juara Village - Mentawak (beach break & Poinr Break - Right) and for those love longboard at Tekek Beach South.
Cheers”
Hisham Uyub from MALAYSIA - 07 Nov 2014
“Recently I'm at the island for surf and found one shop Polau Industries which sell and rental surf boards, accessories and also sup needed.
The location at the main village (TEKEK VILLAGE) only 35 min by car from the Juara Village. Also selling the surf, beach apparel. The surf boards and body board for rental very nice and clean, also doing surf trip and surf lesson.
Cheers”
Hisham Uyub from MALAYSIA - 23 Jan 2014
