Last Light

The Mentawai Islands sit off the west coast of Sumatra, a chain that became the world's most coveted surf address once charter boats started running from Padang in the early 1990s. There's almost no infrastructure on the outer islands — accommodation is mostly the boats, and the day's rhythm is dictated by the swell and the light. By last light, most sessions are winding down, but a few surfers always stay out for the glass-off. Ben framed it through the palms and frangipani on the way back to camp.