Tropical Beach
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 2.3 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 1 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 1 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 6 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 12 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SW | 13 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 6 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 11s SW | 6 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 11s SW | 11 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 20 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 12s SW | 18 km/h cross | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 5 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 3 S on | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 6 S on | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 12 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 16 SSE on | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 16 SSE cross | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.6m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 17 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 19 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 6 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 19 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 18 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 17 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 9 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 16 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 16 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 14 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 13 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 12 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 12 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 12 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 11 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 1.3m |
| 6 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 8 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 7 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 9 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 8 SE cross | 0.9m |
About Tropical Beach
Tropical Beach, auch einfach Tropicals genannt, ist ein rechts brechender Riffbreak, der in der Nähe des Dorfes Sekongkang in der Maluk-Region von West-Sumbawa liegt. Im Gegensatz zu den anspruchsvolleren Spots in der Umgebung bietet Tropicals eine freundlichere und vielseitigere Welle, die sowohl von fortgeschrittenen Surfern als auch von denen genossen werden kann, die nach sanfteren Manövern suchen. Mit einer langen und spaßigen rechten Welle ist es eine ausgezeichnete Option für Hybridboards, Twin Fins oder Tage, an denen man ohne den Stress eines Barrels fließen möchte. Darüber hinaus liegt der Spot direkt vor einem der besten Surf-Resorts in der Gegend, was die Logistik erleichtert und eine entspannte Atmosphäre schafft.
Local knowledge
Wie die meisten Wellen in West-Sumbawa bricht Tropicals über ein flaches Korallenriff, sodass ein Sturz im Inneren Riffverletzungen und Schürfwunden bedeuten kann – Schuhe sind bei niedrigem Wasserstand empfehlenswert. Es gibt eine moderate Strömung entlang des Riffs, die dich den Punkt hinunterziehen kann, und Seeigel lauern in den felsigen Abschnitten in der Nähe des Einstiegs. Es ist viel nachsichtiger als die schwereren Slabs in der Nähe, aber das Riff verlangt bei Ebbe dennoch Respekt.
Einfacher Zugang – die Welle liegt direkt vor dem Surf-Resort in der Nähe von Sekongkang im Maluk/Sekongkang-Gebiet, sodass du am Resort oder am Strand parken und direkt hinuntergehen kannst. Paddel durch den Kanal neben dem Riff hinaus, um zu vermeiden, dass du über das Korallenriff gewaschen wirst, und timme deinen Ausstieg auf einer Welle oder benutze denselben Kanal, anstatt über das innere Riff zu klettern. Warungs und das Resort machen Logistik und Essen zu einem Non-Problem.
Ein perfekter Spot für ein Hybrid-, Fish- oder Twin-Fin-Board an den kleineren, sanfteren Tagen, an denen du einfach fließen und die Linie entlang fahren möchtest. Wenn die Welle größer wird, wechsle zu einem regulären Shortboard oder einem kleinen Step-Up, um die steileren, schnelleren Abschnitte beim Takeoff zu bewältigen.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Tropical Beach vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical Beach Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 6 cross | Epic |
| 3 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 3 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 3 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
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Surf schools & local guides near Tropical Beach
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Black Fin Surf School, Belanak Lombok
★ 5.0Selong Belanak, Praya Barat, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83572, Indonesia
A highly regarded surf school rooted in the Belanak area, bringing experienced coaching and an inviting vibe to surfers near Tropical Beach in Sumbawa. With its strong reputation, it works well for first-timers and improvers alike.
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Turmuzi Surf Gerupuk - Lombok Surf Lessons
★ 5.0Jl. Gerupuk, Sengkol, Kec. Pujut, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia
Locally led surf lessons carrying the warmth and wave knowledge of the Gerupuk surf community, offered near the mellow setting of Tropical Beach in Sumbawa. A great pick for beginners and improvers wanting patient, personal coaching.
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Imam lombok surf school
★ 5.0Gerupuk, Sengkol, Kec. Pujut, Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia
A well-loved local school working the waves around Tropical Beach in West Sumbawa, with a strong following that points to friendly, attentive coaching. A solid choice for first-timers and progressing surfers wanting to get comfortable in uncrowded line-ups.
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Surfing Kertasari
★ 5.0Labuan Kertasari, Taliwang, West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 84455, Indonesia
A small, personal Kertasari-based operation working the waves near Yoyos in Sumbawa, perfect for surfers after an unhurried, local experience. Great for beginners learning the ropes and intermediates building confidence.
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Rock West Sumbawa Outdoor Adventure
★ 5.0Pantai pesin (Tropical beach, Sekongkang Bawah, Kec. Sekongkang, Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 84457, Indonesia
An outdoor and surf adventure outfit near Yoyos in West Sumbawa, ideal for travellers wanting to pair surf sessions with exploring the wild coast. A relaxed choice for newcomers and improving surfers alike.
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Surfboard rental
★ 5.02QP5+F5R, Kemuning, Sekongkang, West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 84457, Indonesia
A convenient board rental near Yoyos, Sumbawa, for surfers who want to grab gear and head out at their own pace. Best suited to those already comfortable picking their own waves.
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Surfing in Sumbawa
Full Sumbawa surf guide →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.