Belongas Bay surf

Belongas Bay

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Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Lombok now Mawi Epic · 1.4m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.7m
Swell
1.6m
11s · SSW
Period
11s
Wind
10 km/h
E · gust 24
Cross-shore
Water
29°C
Air
28°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 11:00 AM 0.2m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.7 m
1.6m 11s SSW
7 km/h cross
1.0m
9 AM 1.7 m
1.6m 11s SSW
10 km/h cross
0.4m
12 PM 1.7 m
1.6m 11s SSW
10 km/h cross
0.3m
3 PM 1.7 m
1.6m 12s SSW
10 km/h on
0.7m
6 PM 1.7 m
1.6m 12s SSW
16 km/h cross
0.8m
Best session today
8 AM–10 AM
Cross-shore 1.6m swell @ 11s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM

Tide

Low 11:00 AM · 0.2m High 5:00 PM · 0.8m Low 11:00 PM · 0.1m High 5:00 AM · 1.2m
L 11 AM H 5 PM L 11 PM H 5 AM L 12 PM H 6 PM L 12 AM H 6 AM 9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10 Best
1.7–2.0m
Thu, Jun 11
2.0–2.7m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
2.2–2.7m
Sat, Jun 13
2.1–2.2m
Sun, Jun 14
2.0–2.1m
Mon, Jun 15
1.7–2.1m
Tue, Jun 16
1.4–1.7m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
9 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 10 E cross 0.4m
10 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 10 ESE cross 0.2m
11 AM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 9 SE cross 0.2m
12 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 11s 10 SE cross 0.3m
1 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 12s 13 SE on 0.4m
2 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 12s 12 SE on 0.6m
3 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 12s 10 SE on 0.7m
4 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 12s 11 SE cross 0.8m
5 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 12s 14 SE cross 0.8m
6 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 12s 16 SE cross 0.8m
7 PM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 12s 15 SE cross 0.6m
8 PM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 12s 17 SE cross 0.4m
9 PM 1.9m 1.7m SSW 12s 17 ESE cross 0.3m
10 PM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 13s 16 ESE cross 0.1m
11 PM 2.0m 1.8m SSW 13s 15 ESE cross 0.1m
12 AM 2.0m 1.9m SSW 13s 13 ESE cross 0.2m
1 AM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 13s 12 E cross 0.4m
2 AM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 13s 10 E cross 0.7m
3 AM 2.1m 2.0m SSW 13s 9 E cross 0.9m
4 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 13s 9 E cross 1.1m
5 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 13s 10 ESE cross 1.2m
6 AM 2.3m 2.2m SSW 13s 9 ESE cross 1.2m
7 AM 2.3m 2.2m SSW 13s 10 ESE cross 1.1m
8 AM 2.4m 2.3m SSW 13s 15 ESE cross 0.8m

About Belongas Bay

Belongas Bay is one of Lombok's most thrilling and demanding waves, firing over a shallow reef with powerful, hollow barrels that demand respect. The break is best known for its fast, thick tubes that can hold serious size, drawing experienced surfers willing to handle the commitment. Crowds are thin thanks to the remote location, rewarding those who make the journey with uncrowded, world-class waves. Advanced surfers comfortable with heavy reef breaks will find this one of the most exhilarating spots in the region.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Das Riff bei Belongas ist extrem flach und mit scharfem, lebendem Korallen bewachsen — ein Wipeout im falschen Moment kann ernsthafte Schnittwunden oder Schlimmeres bedeuten. Ein berüchtigter, starker Rip läuft entlang des Riffs, der unvorbereitete Surfer in die Einschlagzone oder in Richtung der Felsen ziehen kann; zu wissen, wie man ihn liest und nutzt, ist entscheidend. Ozeanische Weißspitzenhaie wurden in der Bucht gesichtet, ein zusätzliches Risiko, das an diesem abgelegenen, tiefen Standort ernst genommen werden sollte.

Getting there

Belongas Bay liegt im abgelegenen Süden Lomboks — nehmen Sie die Straße in Richtung Sekotong und folgen Sie den Schildern zum Dorf Belongas; ein einfacher Warung in der Nähe der Bucht dient als Orientierungspunkt und informeller Ausgangspunkt. Die Welle erreicht man am besten, indem man durch den Kanal auf der Ostseite des Riffs paddelt; studieren Sie den Rip vor dem Einstieg, da er beim Paddeln helfen kann, aber die Unvorsichtigen auf dem Rückweg bestraft. Eine Bootshilfe von einem lokalen Fischer oder Surfboot ist an größeren Tagen eine kluge Option, die Kanalabstiege und sichere Ausstiege viel einfacher macht.

Board

An normalen 4–6 Fuß Tagen bringen Sie ein Performance-Shortboard oder ein etwas dickeres Step-Up (6'2"–6'6"), das schnelle, hohle Abschnitte und späte Take-offs über flaches Riff bewältigen kann. Wenn Belongas 6–8 Fuß und mehr erreicht, wechseln Sie zu einem richtigen Step-Up oder Semi-Gun (6'6"–7'2") — diese Welle wird schnell dick und anspruchsvoll, und Sie benötigen die Paddelkraft und den Halt, um mitzuhalten.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

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Surfing in Lombok

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Lombok sits just east of Bali, separated by the deep Lombok Strait, and remains one of the most rewarding surf destinations in the Indonesian archipelago. It carries the spirit of an older Bali — quiet villages, jungle-clad hills, the towering Mount Rinjani volcano to the north, and a string of perfect bays and headlands along the south coast. The surf scene here is laid-back and adventure-driven rather than polished and packaged.

✈️Getting there

Fly into Lombok International Airport (LOP), near Praya in the centre-south of the island — a short 30–45 minute drive from Kuta Lombok and the main surf zone. There are frequent domestic connections from Jakarta, Surabaya and especially Bali (Denpasar), plus some regional international links.

🛵Getting around

A scooter is the default way to explore Lombok's surf coast — cheap to rent in Kuta and ideal for the dirt tracks leading to Mawi, Are Guling and the quieter bays. Bring board racks or a strap, and ride cautiously: roads range from smooth tarmac to potholed dirt, and rural traffic can be unpredictable.

🌤️Climate & season

Lombok has a tropical climate with two clear seasons. The dry season (roughly April–October) is prime time: cleaner conditions, lighter or offshore mornings, and the most consistent south-coast groundswell. This is when nearly every spot — Mawi, Gerupuk, Seger, Are Guling and Desert Point — fires.