THE BEST SURF GUIDE | SURF SPOTS SOUTH LOMBOK, INDONESIA
SURF SOUTH LOMBOK, ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Get ready for your dream trip to the tropical island of Lombok. Except for the stunning nature, rich culture and tasty food, this Island also offers waves for every surfer all year round. Whether it's your first time surfing or you’re just looking to score some great waves, this is the perfect destination for your next surf trip.
BEST SEASON TO SURF.
In Lombok you can surf all year round with a consistent swell and many different breaks to choose from, there is always a wave working. Having that said rain season is our favorite season to surf. This is when most of the surf spots are working and when you can find perfect glassy waves in surf spots like Seger and Are Guling. What's also good about the rain season is that it's our less crowded season, so more waves for us.
So does this mean that dry season is not a good time to visit? No, different season different surf breaks.
The dry season has a lot to offer; this is when waves like Mawi and Dessert Point work best. These spots are blessed with offshore winds and a bigger swell in the dry season, which will deliver some nice hollow barrels. If you aren't looking for barrels, you can surf the more protected spots in Ekas, Gerupuk, and Tanjung Aan on the less windy days.
Dry season: May - September
Rain season: October - April
Water temperature: 26 - 30°C
Air temperature, day time: 30 - 32°C
ARE GULING
First bay heading west of Kuta. Intermediate/Advanced
Are Guling is a large bay with both a right and a left hand wave and work best in the rain season (October - April). Both are reef breaks, with the left tending to be a bit more shallow and sharp.
The waves are breaking in the middle of the bay. You can get a boat to drop you or paddle out. Before you paddle out, make sure you understand the currents.
Are Guling - Right
This is a right hand wave that can hold both big and small swell and works best in low to mid-tide. It can be a long playful ride with a nice wall or a fast barreling wave.
Are Guling - Left
A left hand wave that breaks on the left side of the bay and is more fast and hollow with a shorter ride. This wave works best on a mid-size swell, 4-5 ft, and mid to high tide. Are Guling left usually is less crowded than the right.
SEGER REEF
A short 10 minutes drive east of Kuta. All levels
Seger beach is a must-visit; not only does it deliver some fun and snappy waves, but it also offers one of the best sunset spots close to Kuta.
It's close to Kuta with a short paddle out. At Seger, you will find both a left and a right-hand wave with the right one being more famous and consistent. This break works best in the rain season and on mid to high tide as it sits on a shallow sharp reef with plenty of sea urchins. Seger works best on small to mid-size days as it can’t hold a big swell.
Seger Right is a short fun wave with a fast takeoff. The wave is known to be shifty, and you can expect some strong currents when the swell is big and the tide is high.
Segar Left works best on a mid-tide and is more mellow than the right, making it a better option for beginners - intermediate. Seger left tends to be a favorite surf spot by many local groms.
MAWI
A stunning beach located 30 minutes west out of Kuta. Intermediate/Advanced
Mawi is one of the most famous waves in south Lombok and is the best and most consistent surf break in the dry season. Mawi is an A-frame reef break that will give you a fun right-hander on a small to midsize swell with faster barreling sections on a lower tide. The left-hander can hold all swells but works best on a 6-8 ft swell and offshore winds, delivering some clean open barrels.
Mawi is working all year round but is best in the dry season with east offshore winds and more consistent swell. On a smaller day and higher tide, this wave can be a fun wave for beginners to intermediate. But on mid to large swell, it's more suitable for the more experienced surfers due to its powerful waves and strong currents.
EKAS
A 30 minutes boat ride from Awang harbor, you will find Ekas bay.
All levels
With two waves Ekas Inside and Ekas Outside, this is a place for all levels. Ekas works all year round being located next to the hill, protecting it from the wind in the dry season.
Ekas Inside: A fun wave for beginners to the intermediate surfers as it's a more mellow wave. It holds a left and a right hand wave with the right being a bit steeper and shorter and the left more mellow and longer. This wave works best on a 5-6 ft swell and low to mid tide.
Ekas Outside tend to pick up more swell and is a steep left hand wave that can give barreling sections. The best time to surf is on a higher tide with an overhead SE swell.
SELONG BELANAK
About 30 minutes west of Kuta. Beginner
Selong Belanak is a beautiful long white sandy beach located just 30 min west from Kuta. This is a beach break that is perfect for beginners trying to surf for the very first time. It doesn't offer a long green wave but an excellent white water break to practice pop-up and standing on the board.
The wave breaks over sand and is shallow, which makes it less scary than a reef break. Selong Belanak works the best on a mid tide with a 3-5 ft swell and can be surfed all year round.
TANJUNG AAN
About 15 minutes east of Kuta. All levels
Tanjung Aan is one of the most stunning beaches in south Lombok. A beautiful round bay with a long white sandy beach, perfect for sunbathing and swimming.
In the middle of the bay, you will find a long A-frame wave. This wave is so much fun on smaller days for beginners and longboarders as you can get a really long, fun ride.
On the bigger days, the wave gets more powerful with a nice wall, and the currents can get strong. The best time to surf is during the rainy season on a mid to high tide.
GERUPUK BAY
A fishing village located about 20 minutes east from Kuta. You catch a small boat to your choice of 5 different breaks for all surf level (depending on swell and tides).
Inside: All levels
Inside is beautiful and mellow, with a long right hander that is almost always working. You can surf the wave on a lower tide as a soft grass reef covers the bottom.
This wave works most time of the year but is the best in the rain season and can hold all size swell. It is fun for beginners to intermediate on the small to midsize days and perfect for the more experienced on a big swell.
DonDon:
Beginner/Advanced.
DonDon is an A-frame wave with both left and right being equally good. This wave needs a medium to large swell to break and has an easy takeoff with a long ride. Perfect for the beginners on a medium swell and better for the more experienced on a big swell.
Outside Right: Intermediate/Advanced.
This break sits on an outer reef and pics up much swell, making it best for small to midsize days. The wave has a steep takeoff with a fast inside and barreling sections. There are several peaks to choose from; the inside tends to get smaller and easier for the less experienced surfers. The best time to surf is in the rain season when the tide is not too low due to its sharp and shallow reef.
Outside Left:
Advanced.
Outside left is a fast and hollow left hand wave that sits on a shallow reef. It works best on a small swell and is very wind sensitive. The best tide is mid to high.
Kids Point:
Beginner/Intermediate.
Kids Point is a fun wave that only works on a big swell. It's perfect for both beginners and intermediate surfers. It's a right hand wave with a nice shape. This is a great spot to go to when everything else is too big.
SURF CAMP & SURF GUIDING IN SOUTH LOMBOK
At Nalua, we have put together surf packages where we focus on small groups and personal development to make sure you get the most out of your stay. Along with theory classes, photo analyzes, beach trips, and mini-adventures, we made the perfect surf trip for you to develop within your surfing while having the best time.
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STAY WITH US IN KUTA LOMBOK
Nalua is a charming boutique surf hotel situated in the heart of Kuta Lombok. It's tucked away behind our surf shop and offers a homey feeling with a total of six rooms and a private tropical rooftop space. Being located on the main street of Kuta gives you closeness to our neighboring coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and stores. You will also find Kuta beach within a short walking distance.
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