Mawun surf

Mawun

Beginner
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Lombok now Are Guling Epic · 1.7m @ 13s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.8m
Swell
1.7m
13s · SSW
Period
13s
Wind
19 km/h
SSE · gust 41
Onshore
Water
29°C
Air
31°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 2:00 PM -0.2m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.6 m
1.5m 12s SSW
7 km/h cross
0.7m
9 AM 1.7 m
1.6m 12s SSW
14 km/h cross
0.8m
12 PM 1.8 m
1.7m 13s SSW
19 km/h on
0.0m
3 PM 1.9 m
1.8m 13s SSW
21 km/h on
-0.1m
6 PM 1.9 m
1.9m 13s SSW
14 km/h on
0.8m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 2.0m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.3 2.5 12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM

Tide

Low 2:00 PM · -0.2m High 8:00 PM · 1.2m Low 2:00 AM · -0.3m High 8:00 AM · 1.1m
L 2 PM H 8 PM L 2 AM H 8 AM L 2 PM H 9 PM L 3 AM H 9 AM 12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Fri, Oct 23
1.4–2.0m
Sat, Oct 24
1.9–2.0m
Sun, Oct 25 Best
1.7–1.9m
Mon, Oct 26
1.6–1.7m
Tue, Oct 27
1.4–1.6m
Wed, Oct 28
1.2–1.4m
Thu, Oct 29
1.0–1.2m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 PM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 13s 19 SSE on 0.0m
1 PM 1.8m 1.7m SSW 13s 19 SSE on -0.2m
2 PM 1.8m 1.8m SSW 13s 21 SSE on -0.2m
3 PM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 13s 21 SSE on -0.1m
4 PM 1.9m 1.8m SSW 13s 21 SSE on 0.1m
5 PM 1.9m 1.9m SSW 13s 18 SSE on 0.5m
6 PM 1.9m 1.9m SSW 13s 14 SSE on 0.8m
7 PM 2.0m 1.9m SSW 13s 11 SSE cross 1.1m
8 PM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 13s 12 SE cross 1.2m
9 PM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 13s 10 ESE cross 1.1m
10 PM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 13s 8 ESE cross 0.9m
11 PM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 13s 9 ESE cross 0.5m
12 AM 2.0m 2.0m SSW 13s 8 ESE cross 0.2m
1 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 7 ESE cross -0.2m
2 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 6 ESE cross -0.3m
3 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 5 ESE cross -0.3m
4 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 5 E cross -0.1m
5 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 5 E cross 0.2m
6 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 5 ESE cross 0.6m
7 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 8 ESE cross 0.9m
8 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 11 SE cross 1.1m
9 AM 2.0m 2.0m SW 12s 14 SE cross 1.0m
10 AM 2.0m 1.9m SW 12s 16 SE cross 0.8m
11 AM 2.0m 1.9m SW 12s 17 SSE cross 0.5m

About Mawun

Mawun es una bahía protegida en la costa sur de Lombok donde un suave reef break la convierte en uno de los spots más amigables de la isla para principiantes. La bahía en forma de herradura bloquea gran parte de la energía del swell, produciendo olas más pequeñas y lentas, ideales para aprender a ponerse de pie y encontrar el equilibrio. El entorno es de una belleza impactante, con arena blanca y aguas turquesas enmarcadas por cabos verdes. Con swells más grandes, la ola gana un poco más de potencia, ofreciendo una progresión natural para quienes están listos para avanzar.

Local knowledge

Hazards

A pesar de su reputación apta para principiantes, el arrecife de coral vivo por debajo puede ser sorprendentemente poco profundo con marea baja — una caída en la sección interior puede llevarte al fondo rápidamente, así que revisa la marea antes de paddlear. Los erizos de mar acechan entre las grietas del arrecife cerca de los puntos de entrada y salida, por lo que los escarpines de arrecife son una opción inteligente para los novatos. Con swells del sur más grandes, la bahía pierde su refugio y una corriente persistente corre a lo largo del cabo oriental — los principiantes deben mantenerse cerca de la sección central con más arena.

Getting there

Desde Kuta Lombok, dirígete hacia el oeste por la carretera costera unos 8 km, siguiendo los carteles hacia Mawun Beach — hay un pequeño estacionamiento bien señalizado con una módica tarifa de entrada y algunos warungs que venden bebidas frías y snacks justo en la arena. El acceso es sencillo: paddlea desde la playa central donde la arena se extiende más sobre el arrecife, ofreciendo la zona de despegue más suave y perdonadora. Sale por el mismo lugar, apuntando hacia la arena blanca en lugar de los flancos rocosos de la bahía.

Board

Un longboard o una funboard ancha y de alto volumen (8–9 pies) es la herramienta ideal aquí — las olas son lentas y se deslizan con suavidad, y el volumen extra ayuda a los principiantes a generar velocidad y encontrar el equilibrio. En los raros días de swell más grande, un mid-length de alrededor de 7–7'6" permite a los surfistas más experimentados trazar giros prolongados sin quedar atrapados adentro.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Mawun vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Mawun Best now
this spot
1.8m
1.7m 13s
19 on
Epic
2 km away
1.7m
1.6m 13s
16 cross
Epic
2 km away
1.7m
1.6m 13s
15 cross
Epic
3 km away
1.7m
1.6m 13s
15 cross
Epic

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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.