SURFING
Surfing Lombok: Waves for Everyone Lombok is home to many outstanding surf breaks and has become a popular destination for surfers from all corners of the world. From Gili Air and Gili Trawangan in the northwest; Senggigi in the west; Gerupuk, Are Guling and Selong Belanak in the south; to Desert Point in the southwest and Ekas Bay in the southeast, one can experience a different wave every day of the week.
Pick Your Favorite SOUTHWEST Desert Point (Bangko Bangko) World-famous barrelling left-hander! This dry season wave (May-November) works during a consistent SSW ground swell, and generally best during low tide. It’s in a shallow area with rip currents, and suitable for advanced surfers.
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Selong Belanak
The ultimate learner’s spot, with soft waves over sand bottom, Selong Belanak is an unintimidating and perfect location for first-timers.
Mawi
Mawi in South Lombok is an exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf. May to
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October is the best time of year for waves here. The ideal swell direction is from the southwest at this left-hand reef. Be careful of rocks in the line-up.
break. Advanced surfers also have the option of a hollow left-hander across the channel. Are Guling works at all tides but is best at mid-tide.
Are Guling
The reef in Kuta bay provides a long, clean left break, and sometimes a few right-handers, during wet season when
This wet season wave (November-May) is a beautiful right-hander exposed reef
Kuta
Board rentals and instructors are available at surf shops throughout Kuta, and at most surf spots. Average price for board rental: 50,000 for 2 hours. Average price for surf instruction: 350,000 for 2-3 hours, including board rental.