Benete surf

Benete

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Sumbawa now Super Suck Epic · 1.5m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.2m
Swell
1.1m
11s · SSW
Period
11s
Wind
4 km/h
E · gust 12
Cross-shore
Water
29°C
Air
23°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 11:00 AM 0.2m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.2 m
1.1m 11s SSW
5 km/h cross
1.0m
9 AM 1.2 m
1.1m 11s SSW
2 km/h off
0.4m
12 PM 1.2 m
1.1m 12s SSW
9 km/h cross
0.3m
3 PM 1.2 m
1.1m 12s SSW
8 km/h on
0.7m
6 PM 1.3 m
1.2m 12s SSW
8 km/h on
0.8m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 1.6m swell @ 13s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 7 AM10 AM1 PM4 PM7 PM10 PM1 AM4 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 7 AM10 AM1 PM4 PM7 PM10 PM1 AM4 AM

Tide

Low 11:00 AM · 0.2m High 5:00 PM · 0.9m Low 11:00 PM · 0.1m High 6:00 AM · 1.2m
L 11 AM H 5 PM L 11 PM H 6 AM L 12 PM H 6 PM L 12 AM 7 AM1 PM7 PM1 AM7 AM1 PM7 PM1 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10
1.2–1.4m
Thu, Jun 11 Best
1.4–1.9m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
1.5–1.8m
Sat, Jun 13 Best
1.4–1.5m
Sun, Jun 14
1.4–1.4m
Mon, Jun 15
1.2–1.4m
Tue, Jun 16
1.0–1.2m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
7 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 11s 4 E cross 0.8m
8 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 11s 3 E cross 0.6m
9 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 11s 2 NE off 0.4m
10 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 2 NNW off 0.3m
11 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 5 NNW off 0.2m
12 PM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 9 NW cross 0.3m
1 PM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 11 WNW cross 0.4m
2 PM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 10 W cross 0.6m
3 PM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 8 WSW on 0.7m
4 PM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 6 SW on 0.8m
5 PM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 7 S on 0.9m
6 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 12s 8 SSE on 0.8m
7 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 12s 12 SE cross 0.7m
8 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 12s 11 ESE cross 0.5m
9 PM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 13s 11 SE cross 0.3m
10 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 13s 11 SE cross 0.2m
11 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 13s 10 SE cross 0.1m
12 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 13s 9 ESE cross 0.2m
1 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 13s 9 ESE cross 0.4m
2 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 13s 8 ESE cross 0.6m
3 AM 1.5m 1.5m SSW 13s 7 ESE cross 0.9m
4 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 13s 5 ESE cross 1.1m
5 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 13s 3 ESE cross 1.2m
6 AM 1.6m 1.6m SSW 13s 2 ESE cross 1.2m

About Benete

Benete is a consistent reef break set against the dramatic backdrop of Sumbawa's southwest coast, offering intermediate surfers a solid and enjoyable wave. The break tends to produce clean, well-shaped walls that allow for flowing, progressive surfing without the extreme consequences of heavier reef spots nearby. It's a reliable option when swell is in the water and works well across a range of conditions. A great spot to tick off on any Sumbawa surf exploration.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Das Riff hier ist bei Ebbe flach — lebende Korallen und scharfe Felsen können bei einem schlechten Sturz böse Schnittwunden verursachen, daher sind Booties eine Überlegung wert. Eine moderate Strömung verläuft entlang des Riffrandes bei größeren Swells, die dich von der Takeoff-Zone fegen können; schwimme parallel zur Küste, wenn du gefangen bist. Seeigel lauern in den Riffspalten rund um den Einstieg und Ausstieg, also gehe vorsichtig und vermeide es, deine Hände auf den Boden zu legen.

Getting there

Benete liegt an der Südwestküste von Sumbawa in der Nähe des Hafens von Benete Bay — die meisten Surfer basieren sich in Sekongkang oder Maluk und fahren die Küstenstraße nach Süden, parken in der Nähe des kleinen Fischerdorfs am Hafen. Paddel aus dem sandgesäumten Kanal auf der Nordseite des Riffs, der dir einen saubereren Einstieg ermöglicht und dich von den flacheren inneren Abschnitten fernhält; verlasse den Spot auf die gleiche Weise und achte auf das Riff zu deiner Rechten, während du zurückkommst.

Board

Ein vielseitiges Shortboard im Bereich von 6'2"–6'8" eignet sich hier für die meisten Bedingungen — die Welle belohnt Rail-Surfen und ein wenig Drive durch die Turns. An kleineren, sanfteren Tagen hilft ein Fish oder Hybrid, das Beste aus den sanfteren Wänden herauszuholen; wenn ein solider Swell durchkommt, steig auf ein etwas längeres, schmaleres Modell mit mehr Paddelpower auf.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Sumbawa

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Sumbawa is Indonesia's rugged middle child, sitting east of Lombok and west of Flores, and it remains one of the archipelago's last genuine surf frontiers. Where Bali hums with traffic and beach clubs, Sumbawa offers dry savannah hills, empty white-sand bays, dusty roads and fishing villages where life still moves at its own pace.

✈️Getting there

Most surfers reach Sumbawa overland and by ferry from Bali or Lombok. The classic route is Bali to Lombok, then drive across Lombok to Kayangan and take the public ferry to Poto Tano in West Sumbawa (roughly 1.5–2 hours). From Poto Tano it's a 1–2 hour drive to the Maluk/Sekongkang surf zone.

🛵Getting around

Once on Sumbawa, a scooter is the cheapest and most flexible way to reach nearby breaks, and many surf camps in Maluk and Hu'u rent them with board racks. Roads on the main routes are decent, but expect potholes, livestock, dust in the dry season and stretches of rough or unsealed track to remote bays.

🌤️Climate & season

Sumbawa has a dry, hot tropical climate, drier and more arid than Bali, with two clear seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October — this is prime surf time, with cleaner conditions, consistent groundswell and steady offshore-to-cross trade winds in the mornings.