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Surfing Guide to Lombok, Indonesia

 

Lombok desert point surf
Photo by Jeremy Bishop

Summary

The surf in Lombok is nothing less than glorious. Often forgotten due to the forever increasing popularity of its neighbor Bali, the island of Lombok remains a little hidden gem that has also been experiencing a steep climb in tourism lately. Whether it is to visit the Gili islands, climb Mt. Rinjani or surf Desert Point, people slowly realize how pretty and diversified Lombok is.

 

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As far as surfing goes, the main region to aim for is on the south side of the island. Desert Point is a bit on its own at the south western tip of Lombok and should only be an option for the most experienced surfers. This wave is one of the best break in the world but also a very dangerous one.

 

Safer options are Mawi, Gerupuk and Ekas which are all located around the Kuta area. Although they are less dangerous than Desert Point, they remain some very challenging waves for intermediate and advanced surfers. Beginners will want to head to the west side of the island at Senggigi or Mataram.

 

All in all, Lombok is a very good option for a surf trip that will be a bit further away from the crowd without sacrificing any surfing quality. For an even more remote experience hop over to Sumbawa, the real hidden gem of Indonesia.

 

You may be interested in our surf guide to Sumbawa

When to go

The best time to surf Lombok is from April to October which represents the dry season with favorable SW swells. November to March will be rainier and the swell turns a bit more southerly which is good for the whole south side of Lombok.

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Air temperature28°C
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Water temperature29°C
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CrowdFew peopleFew peopleFairly crowdedFairly crowdedFairly crowdedFew people
Swell consistency85%90%100%100%100%95%
Swell height5ft5ft7ft7ft5ft5ft

 

 

Surf Camps in Lombok

Find a surf camp in Lombok, starting at US$160

Surf Camp Lombok

5-day Surf Camp and Yoga Holiday in Lombok
US$587 includes:

  • 1 yoga class per day
  • 2 surf lessons per day
  • Board and rash guard rental
  • Video analysis and surf theory
  • Gourmet breakfasts and free-flowing water, tea, and coffee daily
  • Welcome dinner (Mondays)
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • Beach and sunset trips

 

 

 

Surf Camp Lombok Indonesia

7-day Boutique Surf Camp and Yoga Retreat in Lombok
US$812 includes:

  • 1 daily yoga
  • Video analysis and surf theory
  • 2 instructor-led surf sessions daily
  • Gourmet breakfast
  • Welcome dinner (Mondays)
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Beach trips

 

 

Where to stay in Lombok

Kuta Lombok is a great place to stay and base yourself on a surf trip to Lombok. It offers great access to many breaks, as long as you are able to rent a motorbike or scooter to get around.

On a Budget : Roy Homestay and Ocean View Villas are both lovely and simplistic homestays which cost about $6/night for a double room!

Best Value : Mana Retreat and Mandalika, two lovely and very affordable resorts.

High-end : Kumbara Villas and Villa Alasa are both amongst the top resorts in Kuta Lombok…

 

Browse our interactive map to find the best accommodation deals in Lombok!

 

 

 

Getting there

There are two options here. Either fly into Bali and take the ferry to Lombok which runs multiple times per day or fly right into Lombok depending on the price difference.

 

 

Safety/things to know

-For more information about visas and required travel documents.

-Unlike Bali, Lombok’s religion is Islam. Respect all Muslim laws and traditions. Alcohol can be found but not as easily as it is on Bali.

-Moderate Malaria risk

 

 

Surf spots in Lombok

Desert Point

Lombok surf Indonesia
Desert Point by @dennistihara

Desert Point is a long, challenging barrel that has been tackled by the world’s best surfers and featured in countless surfing magazines. Located on the very south-western tip of Lombok, this wave should be left to experts only as it is very critical and breaks on shallow reef.

Wave direction : Left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Low
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : NE

 

 

Gerupuk

Lombok surf Indonesia
Gerupuk by @behold_visuals

Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Mid to High
Skill level : All levels
Optimal swell direction : S
Optimal wind direction : NE

 

 

Mawi

Mawi Beach Lombok surf
Photo by Marvin Meyer

Located 20-25 minutes from Kuta, Mawi Beach is one of Lombok’s most popular break due to its incredible consistency. It is nicely sheltered from the wind and catches most of the swell when other breaks are small or flat. Mawi works on any tide but the wave will be slightly different going from left to right and becoming more hollow. 

 

Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : All
Skill level : Intermediate and advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : NE

 

 

Ekas

Located in east Lombok, Ekas is in a very nice bay that catches most southern swells and offers waves for all skill levels. Ekas Inside will be slightly more gentle than the Outside break but both will remain fairly challenging. 

Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : SE

 

 

Senggigi

Wave direction : Right and left
Bottom : Reef
Best tide : Mid to high
Skill level : Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : NE

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