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LOMBOK SURFING
INFORMATION
 This
island, which measures about 80 kilometers north to
south and about 70 kilometers east to west, is a
much drier and tougher island than generally verdant
Bali. This is perhaps why the Sasak (most of
population's ethnic group) name for Lombok is Bumi
Gora, which literally means "The Dry Farmland". The
most awesome physical attraction on Lombok is
Indonesia's tallest volcano, the 3726 meter high
Gunung Rinjani.
 Lombok's
waves, most of which are concentrated on the
island's West Coast and along a south coast ragged
with bays, beaches and dramatic headlands. You wont
find as many surf spots on Lombok as you can ride on
Bali, but they are usually less crowded and
physically more beautiful as natural locations. One
particular place, known to locals as
Bangko-Bangko (but to surfers the world over as
Desert Point),
 is
one of the world's premier left hand surf spots when
it's working. This impulsive, but perfect and long
point break requires a swell of good direction and
size to fire, but given those requirements it more
than produces the barelling goods. Desert starts off
small at the take-off, then, as it winds down the
reef, the wave will increase in size and barrel on
down the line. There are other waves in this
southern region and even some in the Gilis, though
normally on solid swells.
Lombok Surf Breaks
 Desert
Point
As with many waves in Indo the tides plays a big
role at Deserts. At high tide it can appear 2-3' and
quite fat....then as the tide goes out it begins to
fire often turning into 5-6' left hand pits. The
reef is quite shallow and booties are a must. The
rip is very strong here and it can hold up to a 10ft
swell. A serious wave...but serious fun once you get
it wired.
Southern Lombok
Note: In mid to late season it can be
impossible to go this way as wind and swell make it
too dangerous - it is at the Captain's discretion as
to the best and safest route.
Belongas Bay
A long bay with lots of potential. Mainly best in
the early seaon before the winds become too strong.
Several rights and left setup depending on the size
and direction of the swell.
Selong Belanak also
know as Mawi
 Mawi
needs at least 3 foot of ocean swell to work. Some
swells will offer a left and right hand peak and can
probably handle up to 6'. This break is not so tide
dependant but can get very very sucky at low tide.
It is a beautiflly scenic spot and worth a walk on
the beach. Keep and eye out for moneys on the
headland.
Kuta Beach
Kuta is about the only place along
 the
south coast offering accommodation and restaurants -
a good spot to stop for a bit of party action! The
bay offers a left reef break that is best at 4-6'
but sometimes to be a bit sectiony. There is a right
there also but it is inconsistent although there are
stories that in the right swell and wind conditions
it can be epic.
Grupuk Bay
 A
nice bay setup with a left one side and right the
other and a peak in the middle. On bigger swells the
bommie is also rideable. The right hand point is
probably the pick with long bowling waves. Watch the
bommie for indications of the sets....don't get
caught inside otherwise it is a long long paddle!
 Ekas
Another nice bay setup which requires a fair bit of
sell to turn on. Outside Ekkas is long left with
some fast hollow sections. Inside Ekkas is right but
needs more swell to break. Best at mid tide.
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