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Lombok Surfing Spots
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Lombok sits to the east of Bali, the
coastline of Lombok meets the Indian Ocean,
which makes this coastline spectacular in
it's rugged beauty. With its many bays
accommodating various swell angles an
prevailing wind, it is possible to find
good waves most days all year round. The
waves are mostly reef breaks and are
greatly influenced, by the tides. The waves
range from fun and full to fast and
furious, with spots for all levels, from
beginners to experienced.
As with
other areas of Indonesia, the best surf season in
this area occurs between the months of April and
October but there are plenty of breaks to tempt you
all year round. These breaks work well when the
winds and swell change direction.
The best known surf break in Lombok is Desert Point,
but there are plenty of other options for all
standard of surfers with nine major surfing
destinations located all around the Lombok coast.
Depending on wind and swell directions.
South
Lombok Surf Season
Aregoling, Gili Golong, Out side Grupuk, Seger best
between October to April.
Mawi, Ekas, Bangko Bangko (Dessert Point) best
between May to September.
Grupuk inside all year around.
Sumbawa surf is best between April and September,
with Lakey's Beach being a haven for surfers. Lakey
Peak and Periscopes are just two of the many quality
waves in this region. This area is also known to
have great waves in the off season as the winds can
turn off shore in some parts producing good, fun
conditions.
Gerupuk
This huge bay is about 7 km east Kuta. The bay itself is
home to five different spots which work on various tide,
wind and swell combinations. Basically you can always
get a wave at Gerupuk. All waves can only be accessed by
boat.
Inside Gerupuk: or
Bumbang Bay, is a right-hander over a flat reef. It is
suitable for all levels an has fun waves, with a long
wall and a forgiving lip. On big days with a Southwest
swell it can be a great spot to surf. This break is
surfable at any seasons and can handle any wind, even
the trade wind, as it is protected by the
surrounding
hills. Best on an incoming tide and can hold 10ft solid.
Outside Gerupuk: or
Gili Golong. A right-hander that is good at mid to high
tide, better take your booties at low. Multiple peaks
outside offer big drops on takeoff bending into a hollow
and fast inside section. Can hold 8-10ft but is best at
4-6ft, from October to April.
Don-Don: The
furthest break inside the bay and as a result needs a
bigger swell to break. Don Don is a perfect A-frame peak
walling and bending both left and right. For all level
of surfers. Can be good in any season as long as the
winds are light. Works on any tide, with out going tide
the best time.
Kid's Point: or Pelawangan, is another right-hander,
only breaks on the biggest days, but when it works, its
barrel city. Best on an incoming tide.
Are Goling
A right hand reef break located on the west side of
Kuta. Access by boat and land is possible. This break is
one of the best right hander on the South Coast. Mid to
low tides can see the inside section doubling up and
barrelling. A left hander on the other side of the bay is
surfable, though only when its small. Need a north-west
wind, most common from October to April. Are Goling can
hold 8-10ft when perfect, but is best at 4-6ft.
Seger Beach
Located just 2 km from Kuta. Seger is a right reef
break, with the occasional left off the peak. A good
place when the swell drops. On mid tides and offshore
winds this can be a great spot, with short tubes and
bowly walls ready for any move you can think of. Need a
light wind or north west wind, around Oct-April.
Mawi
Located 20 mins west of Kuta. On small days this reef
break offers a nice peak with short hollow rights and
lefts. At 6ft plus, Mawi transforms into a heaving left
barrel, with elevator drops and heavy hold downs. At
8-10ft it’s not a spot for the faint hearted. Best on
mid tides and a south east trade wind, from May to
September. Mawi can hold any size you're prepared to
surf, just bring your balls!
Ekas
Located to the east of Kuta and takes about 30 minutes
by car to Awang and then another 20 mins by boat across
the bay. Ekas is home to two spots.
Outside Ekas: is a
left hander that starts working over 5ft and holds up to
10ft. The wave offers huge drops, acres of open face to
carve and a ton of power to spare. Best on mid to high
tides and a south east wind.
Inside Ekas: Located
further inside the bay from Outside Ekas. A fun, walling
peak, that can handle real size. Needs a big swell and
south east winds, but on it day can offer very long
rides and barrels on the inside of the right. Low tides
for the right, higher tides for the left and holds 12ft
plus.
Bangko-Bangko or Desert Point
contact Sembilan Pulau Tour Company Lombok, 3 hours
drive from Kuta. On its day Desert Point is regarded as
one of the best waves on the planet. Barrels of 20
seconds have been filmed there and 10 second tubes are
common. Full or new moon low tides, a south east wind
and a big swell are needed, most consistent from May to
October. It can go weeks without waves, but just one
Desert Point bomb will make the wait worth it.
Experienced surfer only. Bring your booties an a good
tube riding board.
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