Scar Reef
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| 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 |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 13s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 3 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 13s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 1 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 1 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 2 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 2 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 1 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 6 AM | 1.2m | 1.1m SSW | 11s | 5 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 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 |
About Scar Reef
Scar Reef es un potente y afilado left-hander ubicado en Jereweh, cerca de la localidad de Taliwang, en el oeste de Sumbawa. Su nombre no es casualidad: la ola rompe con fuerza sobre un arrecife rugoso y poco profundo, lo que lo convierte en un spot tan perfecto como peligroso. Es conocido por generar barrels perfectos y líneas largas, con secciones que exigen una precisión total. Es un destino de culto para surfistas experimentados que buscan desafíos de verdad. Cuando está en su punto, Scar Reef puede competir con Desert Point o G-Land en calidad de ola.
Local knowledge
El nombre lo dice todo: Scar Reef rompe sobre una plataforma de coral poco profunda y afilada que destroza la piel y parte tablas, y las secciones más potentes muelen en aguas que apenas superan la altura de una persona. Las corrientes fuertes tiran a lo largo del arrecife y hacia el canal, especialmente con swells grandes, por lo que estarás paleando constantemente para mantener la posición. Hay erizos de mar en el coral del interior, y la ubicación remota significa que la ayuda médica está a horas de distancia — tómate cada corte en serio y lleva un botiquín de primeros auxilios completo.
Se encuentra cerca de Jereweh/Taliwang, en el remoto oeste de Sumbawa, y se llega tras un largo trayecto en coche desde el ferry en Poto Tano o a través de Sumbawa Besar; la mayoría de los surfistas se alojan en alguno de los sencillos losmen o surf camps a lo largo de la costa. Desde los campamentos hay un corto paseo hasta la playa y luego hay que palear hasta el lineup — sitúate frente al cabo y usa el canal de rip para llegar al pico en lugar de pelear directamente contra el arrecife. Hay un par de warungs básicos en los alrededores, pero abastécete de agua, comida y suministros en Taliwang, ya que las opciones en el break son muy limitadas.
Trae tu mejor shortboard con laminado extra o de epoxy para los días huecos y con punch, y una step-up o small step-up (6'2"–6'6") para cuando el swell supere la altura de cabeza — necesitas potencia de paleo y control para las largas y rápidas paredes del left. En días sólidos vale la pena tener una small gun, y mete aletas de repuesto y mucho material para reparar golpes.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
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Turmuzi Surf Gerupuk - Lombok Surf Lessons
★ 5.0Jl. Gerupuk, Sengkol, Kec. Pujut, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia
A highly regarded local outfit running surf lessons around the Gerupuk and Scar Reef breaks, Turmuzi Surf is known for friendly, patient coaching. Perfect for beginners and improvers wanting a confident first taste of Indonesian waves.
263 Google reviews
Surf Cult Surf School Lombok
★ 5.0475F+67G, Kuta, West Nusa Tenggara, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83573, Indonesia
Surf Cult brings a fun, community-minded vibe to surf coaching near Scar Reef in Sumbawa and the Lombok lineups. A welcoming school for newcomers and progressing surfers looking to build skills with good company.
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Surfing Kertasari
★ 5.0Labuan Kertasari, Taliwang, West Sumbawa Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 84455, Indonesia
A small, locally run operation near the powerful Super Suck zone of West Sumbawa, offering personal guiding away from the crowds. Suited to surfers who want hands-on local knowledge while finding their feet or building confidence on reef waves.
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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 adventure-focused outfit working the wild West Sumbawa coast near Super Suck, mixing surf with the region's rugged outdoor spirit. A great fit for travellers chasing waves and a sense of exploration in equal measure.
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Heartbeach Lombok Surf Academy
★ 4.9475J+W3F, Jl. Pariwisata Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Pujut, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Kuta, Kec. Pujut, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia
A well-established surf academy with a loyal following, offering structured coaching for surfers progressing from first lessons toward Sumbawa's heavier reef breaks near Super Suck. A dependable choice whether you're just starting or chasing more challenging waves.
617 Google reviews
LMBK Surf House
★ 4.9Jl. Raya Kuta, Kuta, Lombok, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia
A popular surf house near Scar Reef in West Sumbawa, combining a relaxed home-base feel with hands-on lessons and local knowledge of the surrounding waves. Ideal for surfers who want a welcoming spot to learn, stay close to the action, and meet other travellers.
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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.