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STATIC MOTION - RIKU MATSUMOTO  (2025)

By: Alaia Mentawai

After a trip cancellation for the beginning of August, Riku found himself with some time off and an opportunity to chase a swell elsewhere in ...

STUDY ABROAD / Riku Matsumoto  (2023)

By: Alaia Mentawai

Is Riku the luckiest school kid ever? Riku was lucky enough to spend a full school year in Surf Paradise the Mentawai Islands, surfing his ...

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The Alaia vibe. If your still dreaming of this it’s time to make it a reality, book now

23rd December, 2025

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Riku Matsumoto’s board breakdown for the film Empty Miles.<br />This was originally made for stories before the release, but we decided to share it here so anyone who watched Empty Miles can take a closer look at the boards he was riding throughout the season in Mentawai.

BTS // EMPTY MILES BOARD REVIEW - RIKU MATSUMOTO

11th November, 2025

Riku Matsumoto’s board breakdown for the film Empty Miles.This was originally made for stories before the release, but we decided to share it here so anyone who watched Empty Miles can take a closer look at the boards he was riding throughout the season in Mentawai. ...

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Empty Miles dropped on the 8th November. Watch it now! #surfing

10th November, 2025

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EMPTY MILES is a 15-minute surf film featuring Japanese surfer Riku Matsumoto, filmed and produced at Alaia Mentawai in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia.<br />Edited by Natsuko Shibata, with cinematography by Dave Mathew the film follows Riku through a series of raw and beautifully shot sessions around Alaia — exploring rhythm, space, and the quiet determination that defines a life built around surfing.<br /><br />Riku Matsumoto — @matsu_riku119<br />Edited by Natsuko Shibata — @natsukoshibata<br />Filmed by Dave Mathew — @wehtamevad<br />Additional Footage by Kainoa Ronquilio — @kainoaronk

EMPTY MILES – Riku Matsumoto 2025 / Mentawai Islands

27th October, 2025

EMPTY MILES is a 15-minute surf film featuring Japanese surfer Riku Matsumoto, filmed and produced at Alaia Mentawai in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia.Edited by Natsuko Shibata, with cinematography by Dave Mathew the film follows Riku through a series of raw and beautifully shot sessions around Alaia — exploring rhythm, space, ...

This July, a rising generation of Japanese surfers scored unforgettable waves in the Mentawai Islands — and we were there to capture it all.<br />Starring: Kaisei Adachi, Raimu Yamamoto, Rio Ono, Riku Matsumoto, Eishin Kawabata, Tennen Tanibata, Miku Odanaka.<br />Filmed at Alaia Mentawai during one of the best weeks of the season, this recap brings together raw talent, heavy pits, and pure surf energy.<br /><br />Location : www.alaiamentawai.com<br />Filmed by Dave Mathew<br />Edited by Natsuko Shibata

ZIP JAM - Young Japanese surfers score Mentawai

7th October, 2025

This July, a rising generation of Japanese surfers scored unforgettable waves in the Mentawai Islands — and we were there to capture it all.Starring: Kaisei Adachi, Raimu Yamamoto, Rio Ono, Riku Matsumoto, Eishin Kawabata, Tennen Tanibata, Miku Odanaka.Filmed at Alaia Mentawai during one of the best weeks of the season, ...

Their surf trip to Mentawai, staying at Alaia, became the trip of a lifetime — an unforgettable memory shared with their closest friends.<br /><br />Water clips by Jackson Jones

Mentawai Surf Trip with best friends - 2025

29th June, 2025

Their surf trip to Mentawai, staying at Alaia, became the trip of a lifetime — an unforgettable memory shared with their closest friends.Water clips by Jackson Jones ...

Happy New Year to all of our amazing Alaia Family out there and to those of you who will become part of the family this year!<br /><br />Some of our guests who met Riku @matsu_riku119 , Alaia’s Surfguide may know already that with their support he is able to join the invitation only surf event @dahuiofficial backdoor shootout at pipeline, Hawaii. Which will start from 4th January (contest dates will be held 4-16 January) <br />Apparently The contest will be live on YouTube.<br /><br />We are so proud of you Riku! Have fun! Get some crazy one’s<br />Once the contest finish he will be at Alaia again for the new season.

Happy New Year to all of our amazing Alaia Family!

2nd January, 2025

Happy New Year to all of our amazing Alaia Family out there and to those of you who will become part of the family this year!Some of our guests who met Riku @matsu_riku119 , Alaia’s Surfguide may know already that with their support he is able to join the invitation ...

Fun Session by Pro long boarders Crystal Dizgas and Lindsay Steinriede at uncrowded perfect long boarding waves in June 2024. Alaia Mentawai Mentawai Islands. <br /><br />Surfers: <br />CRYSTAL DZIGAS (https://www.instagram.com/crystaldzigas )<br />LINDSAY STEINRIEDE ( https://www.instagram.com/lindsaysteinriede ) <br />Filmed by : Dave Mathew / ALAIA MENTAWAI (www.alaiamentawai.com)

Buenos Tiempos - Perfect Long boarding Waves in High Season Mentawai!

1st October, 2024

Fun Session by Pro long boarders Crystal Dizgas and Lindsay Steinriede at uncrowded perfect long boarding waves in June 2024. Alaia Mentawai Mentawai Islands. Surfers: CRYSTAL DZIGAS (https://www.instagram.com/crystaldzigas )LINDSAY STEINRIEDE ( ) Filmed by : Dave Mathew / ALAIA MENTAWAI (www.alaiamentawai.com) ...

Recap clips of Best eBay from August 2024! <br /><br />Surfers: Riku Matsumoto, Jackson Dorian, William Aliotti

Best eBay of the season! 2024 swell Mentawai

30th September, 2024

Recap clips of Best eBay from August 2024! Surfers: Riku Matsumoto, Jackson Dorian, William Aliotti ...

7 girls from Western Australia, A trip to ALAIA Mentawai. Fun Small wave session from one day at Beng Beng and Pitstop. Filmed by Owner of Alaia Dave Mathew.

A day from WA Girls Surf Trip - MENTAWAI ISLANDS

30th September, 2024

7 girls from Western Australia, A trip to ALAIA Mentawai. Fun Small wave session from one day at Beng Beng and Pitstop. Filmed by Owner of Alaia Dave Mathew. ...

Endless Summer in Mentawai, Mentawai Movie with only Longboard session. Starring by our friends and amazing longboarders Rosie Jaffurs, Sierra Norris, Makoa Ah Sam, Keoki Saguibo and Zye Norris. Hope you like this summer vibes by Alaia! <br /><br />Location : ALAIA MENTAWAI https://www.instagram.com/alaiamentawai?igsh=YnV4N3Y4Y3M2MXU=<br />Filmed By David Mathew <br />Edited By Natsuko Shibata <br /><br />Surfers : <br />Rosie Jaffurs https://www.instagram.com/rosiejaffurs?igsh=MW1vYnRienNmaGI2Zw==<br />Sierra Norris https://www.instagram.com/sierralerback?igsh=cWltMGp1eXo3bndx<br />Makoa Ah Sam https://www.instagram.com/makoaahsam?igsh=d25zbjdzdmczaTQ0<br />Keoki Saguibo https://www.instagram.com/photokeoki?igsh=ODh0NWpxN2RwbG5k<br />Zye Norris https://www.instagram.com/zyenorris?igsh=ZWJwN284eGIwNm5i

MENTAWAI SUMMER

12th January, 2024

Endless Summer in Mentawai, Mentawai Movie with only Longboard session. Starring by our friends and amazing longboarders Rosie Jaffurs, Sierra Norris, Makoa Ah Sam, Keoki Saguibo and Zye Norris. Hope you like this summer vibes by Alaia! Location : ALAIA MENTAWAI By David Mathew Edited By Natsuko Shibata Surfers ...

Keoki Saguibo logging at 4bobs. #mentawai #mentawaisurf #travel #surfing #watersport #surf

29th November, 2023

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STUDY ABROAD / RIKU MATSUMOTO FULL MOVIE #surf #surfing #waves #travel #mentawai

7th November, 2023

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A small wave day in the Mentawais. Riku Matsumoto surfed some waves at knee deep shallow left hander. <br /><br />Surfer : Riku Matsumoto / IG: https://instagram.com/matsu_riku119?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=<br /><br />Filmed by Dave Mathew (Alaia Mentawai) <br /><br />Water housing : Liquideye waterhousing / https://www.liquideye.net<br /><br />ALAIA MENTAWAI : <br />Home Page : www.alaiamentawai.com<br />IG: https://instagram.com/alaiamentawai?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Mentawai Knee Deep Shallow Left solo session - Riku Matsumoto

5th May, 2023

A small wave day in the Mentawais. Riku Matsumoto surfed some waves at knee deep shallow left hander. Surfer : Riku Matsumoto / IG: by Dave Mathew (Alaia Mentawai) Water housing : Liquideye waterhousing / MENTAWAI : Home Page : www.alaiamentawai.comIG: ...

Alaia Mentawai Guests Dannica, Steph, Chelsea and Jess’s little morning session and sand island hop.

THE DREAM YOU’LL NEVER FORGET

27th March, 2023

Alaia Mentawai Guests Dannica, Steph, Chelsea and Jess’s little morning session and sand island hop. ...

March 2022 <br />Filmed and Edited by Alaia Mentawai<br />Surfers: Eryn Krouse, Madi Ross, Amy Yuan and Beckie Liu

Dreamy Morning Log session at Alaia Mentawai

23rd March, 2022

March 2022 Filmed and Edited by Alaia MentawaiSurfers: Eryn Krouse, Madi Ross, Amy Yuan and Beckie Liu ...

Erika from September the line, Anna from<br />Tiny Wave Surf Club. Had a Fun morning surf only themselves.

Morning surf sesh

12th November, 2021

Erika from September the line, Anna fromTiny Wave Surf Club. Had a Fun morning surf only themselves. ...

Surfer: @tedi_hardware<br />Filmed & Edited by www.alaiamentawai.com

Tedi in PARADISE

14th July, 2021

Surfer: @tedi_hardwareFilmed & Edited by www.alaiamentawai.com ...

Welcome to Alaia Mentawai / Batu Karas Local Tedi Kurniadi

4th July, 2021

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Hawaiian professional surfer Crystal Dzigas visited Alaia Mentawai June 2021 for 3 weeks. Some clips from Her dream sessions at empty line ups in the Mentawai. <br /><br />Surfer : Crystal Dzigas <br />Film & Edit : Alaia Mentawai <br />Music : Spooky / Dusty Springfield

Mentawai Dream Sessions with Crystal Dzigas

29th June, 2021

Hawaiian professional surfer Crystal Dzigas visited Alaia Mentawai June 2021 for 3 weeks. Some clips from Her dream sessions at empty line ups in the Mentawai. Surfer : Crystal Dzigas Film & Edit : Alaia Mentawai Music : Spooky / Dusty Springfield ...