Laura Coviella tucked inside a deep blue barrel at Playgrounds in the Mentawai Islands

Laura Coviella in the Mentawais

SurfGirl’s latest cover star Laura Coviella has just released Unleashed documenting her epic Mentawais sessions.

Chasing swells in the Mentawais is a constant battle. The winds are unpredictable, the forecast can change in a second, and sometimes it just feels completely UNTAMED.

Laura Coviella riding a large blue wave at Playgrounds in the Mentawais

But when the stars finally align, even if it’s just for one hour after one month of chasing, waiting, and watching the forecast, everything suddenly makes sense.

That one hour makes it all worth it.

SurfGirl are also screening UNTAMED at the launch party on 18 November, if you would rather watch it then.

UNTAMED is a cinematic surf film following Laura Coviella through the Playgrounds surf area in the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia — one of the world's most iconic destinations for barrel surfing and powerful reef breaks.

Laura Coviella holding her board on a white sand beach lined with palm trees in the Mentawais

From deep barrels and challenging conditions to remote tropical islands and quiet moments between sessions, the film captures the raw beauty of the ocean and the dedication behind every ride.

Close up of Laura Coviella crouched low in a hollow barrel at Playgrounds

A visual journey through adventure, patience and the pursuit of perfect conditions. UNTAMED reflects the technical skill, commitment and freedom that define Laura Coviella's approach to surfing.

Laura Coviella sitting in a blue boat between sessions in the Mentawai Islands, boards beside her

Surf location: Playgrounds, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia.

Featuring Laura Coviella. In collaboration with OXBOW. Special thanks to Kandui Resort.

Follow Laura Coviella: Instagram: @lauracoviella

Laura Coviella smiling in the water at Playgrounds with a splash of sea in her hand