Mawi
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 6 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 22 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 3 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 11 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 ENE off | 1.1m |
| 6 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 NE off | 1.0m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 8 NE off | 0.8m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 9 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 14 E cross | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 16 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 16 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 15 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 15 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 15 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 15 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 17 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 16 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 16 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 15 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 16 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 16 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 13s | 15 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 15 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 15 E cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 14 E cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 13 E cross | 0.7m |
| 3 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 13 E cross | 1.1m |
About Mawi
Mawi es un spot de surf ubicado a unos 30 minutos al oeste de Kuta Lombok, y es uno de los favoritos entre surfistas de nivel intermedio y avanzado que buscan olas más desafiantes, rápidas y potentes. La bahía tiene forma de herradura, rodeada de colinas verdes, y ofrece una izquierda con secciones tubulares y una derecha más corta pero aprovechable. Mawi combina un acceso relativamente sencillo, potencia constante y belleza natural, con menos gente en el agua que en otros spots cercanos. Es ideal para quienes quieren una sesión de calidad sin tener que viajar hasta el extremo oeste, como Desert Point.
Local knowledge
El arrecife de Mawi es poco profundo y afilado, especialmente en el interior, donde la izquierda lanza su sección tubular sobre coral seco en las mareas más bajas — entra con la marea media-alta si tienes dudas. La bahía en herradura genera una fuerte corriente de retorno que corre a lo largo de las rocas del lado izquierdo, que es también tu canal de palada, así que respétala y úsala en lugar de luchar contra ella. La entrada y salida están bordeadas de erizos de mar y rocas, y la zona de takeoff se vuelve estrecha y competitiva cuando el spot está en su mejor momento.
Se encuentra aproximadamente a 30 minutos al oeste de Kuta Lombok por una pista accidentada y llena de baches que ha mejorado con los años, pero que sigue siendo más cómoda en scooter o 4WD; habitualmente hay chicos locales cobrando una pequeña tarifa de aparcamiento en la parte alta de la bahía. Baja caminando hasta la arena y sal al lineup usando la corriente/canal del lado izquierdo (el del río/rocas) de la bahía, que te lleva directamente hacia el pico — no intentes atravesar la zona de impacto de frente. Un par de warungs sencillos en la playa ofrecen bebidas, comida y un lugar desde el que observar el swell.
Trae tu shortboard habitual para los días con olas de pecho a cabeza, pero Mawi tiene potencia de verdad y una pared hueca, así que en un swell sólido súbete a una tabla de 6'4"–6'8" con más capacidad de palada y empuje para afrontar los drops pronunciados y las secciones de barrel. Ten algo con un poco más de rail en el quiver para los días grandes, cuando la izquierda se enciende de verdad.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Mawi vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mawi Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
| 3 km away | 1.5m | 1.3m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
| 5 km away | 1.3m | 1.1m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
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Aqia Surf Selong Belanak
★ 5.0Selong Belanak, Praya Barat, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83572, Indonesia
Operating around the long, sandy beach breaks near Mawi and Selong Belanak, Aqia is a hugely popular spot for first waves thanks to its gentle, rolling whitewater. With hundreds of happy reviews, it's a dependable bet for beginners and improvers.
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Black Fin Surf School, Belanak Lombok
★ 5.0Selong Belanak, Praya Barat, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83572, Indonesia
Set near the mellow shoreline of Selong Belanak, Black Fin caters to surfers finding their balance on soft, forgiving waves. Highly reviewed and beginner-friendly, with room to progress as your skills grow.
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DOYOCK'S SURF, kuta,selongbelanak
★ 5.0kuta lombok, Doyock surf school, DOYOCK'S SURF, Selong Belanak, Praya, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83572, Indonesia
A locally run school spanning Kuta and Selong Belanak, Doyock's offers laid-back lessons on Lombok's gentle south-coast beach breaks. Well suited to beginners and those building toward more confident surfing.
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Selong Belanak beach
★ 5.0Pantai, Selong Belanak, Kec. Praya Bar., Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83572, Indonesia
Right on the crescent of Selong Belanak, one of Lombok's most iconic learn-to-surf beaches, this is where soft, slow-rolling waves make standing up feel easy. A natural first stop for beginners and casual improvers.
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Rossi Surf School
★ 5.0Selong Belanak, lombok, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 85332, Indonesia
A compact, well-regarded school near the easygoing waves of Selong Belanak and Mawi. A great choice for those taking their first lessons or polishing the fundamentals in friendly surroundings.
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Young surf school
★ 5.0Pantai, Selong Belanak, Kec. Praya Bar., Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83572, Indonesia
A small, approachable operation working Lombok's gentle south-coast breaks near Mawi and Selong Belanak. Ideal for newcomers wanting a relaxed, patient introduction to the lineup.
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Surfing in Lombok
Full Lombok surf guide →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.