Desert Point
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 21 km/h on | 0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 1 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 1 km/h on | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 6 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 4 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 22 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 22 km/h cross | 0.2m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 15 E cross | 0.7m |
| 10 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 15 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 15 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 16 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 21 SE on | 0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 20 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 18 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 17 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 18 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 19 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 10 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 19 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 18 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 17 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 1 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 16 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 14 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 4 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 1.0m |
| 5 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 12 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 6 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 12 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 7 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 1.1m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 16 ESE cross | 1.0m |
About Desert Point
Desert Point, également connu sous le nom de Bangko Bangko, est considéré par beaucoup comme l'une des meilleures vagues gauches au monde. Située dans le sud-ouest éloigné de Lombok, cette vague se brise avec une perfection presque irréelle, générant de longs tubes creux et ultra-rapides sur un récif tranchant et très peu profond. C'est un endroit pour les surfeurs avancés et professionnels, non seulement en raison du niveau technique que la vague exige, mais aussi à cause de l'environnement : isolé, brut, et sans aucune commodité si vous n'êtes pas préparé. C'est une expérience de surf intense, tant physiquement que mentalement, et c'est pourquoi elle figure sur la liste des vagues de rêve de chaque rider sérieux.
Local knowledge
Extrêmement peu profond, avec des coraux vivants tranchants qui deviennent plus secs et plus dangereux au fur et à mesure que vous descendez la ligne — les chutes dans la section "Grower" et le tube intérieur laissent régulièrement les surfeurs avec de profondes coupures de récif, et des blessures graves ici sont un réel risque étant donné l'éloignement de l'endroit. Il y a un fort courant qui descend le récif et vous tire vers l'intérieur sec, donc c'est une bataille de pagaie constante. Les meilleurs jours, le lineup devient bondé et tendu, et une infection due aux coupures de corail est presque garantie sans nettoyage immédiat et approfondi.
Bangko Bangko se trouve dans le coin sud-ouest éloigné de Lombok — soit un long trajet difficile jusqu'au point (4x4 ou scooter sur un chemin douteux), soit, plus couramment, une charte de bateau/surf depuis Bali ou un séjour dans l'un des camps basiques juste au-dessus de la vague. Vous pagayez depuis l'étagère rocheuse/récif devant les camps ; chronométrez votre entrée depuis les rochers avec les séries, et sortez de la même manière avant que la vague ne se déploie sur le récif intérieur sec. Il n'y a pas vraiment d'infrastructure — apportez tout, y compris une trousse de premiers secours, et sachez que la plus proche aide médicale appropriée est à des heures de route.
C'est un tube rapide et creux, donc utilisez quelque chose avec de la puissance et de la vitesse — une planche de tube tirée (pensez à 6'2"–6'8" selon votre taille) qui maintient une ligne haute et vous fait passer à travers de longues sections de tube. Les jours plus gros et plus lourds, passez à une petite planche de step-up/semi-gun, et dans tous les cas, apportez plus de planches que vous ne pensez en avoir besoin car le récif les casse.
heavy — respect the lineup, locals first.
Where to go now
Desert Point vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Point this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 15 cross | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.8m | 1.7m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| 2 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 0 off | Good |
| Belongas Bay Best now 24 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
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Newbro Surfing Nusa Lembongan
★ 5.0Br Kaja Jungutbatu, Jungutbatu, Lembongan Island, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
With a huge wall of glowing reviews, Newbro is a popular and energetic surf operation serving the Lombok scene. Whether you're a complete newbie or looking to step things up, expect upbeat coaching and plenty of stoke.
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Black Fin Surf School, Belanak Lombok
★ 5.0Selong Belanak, Praya Barat, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83572, Indonesia
Working the waves around Selong Belanak and nearby Lombok breaks, Black Fin pairs solid coaching with one of the island's most beginner-friendly stretches of coast. Great for first surfs and steady progression alike.
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Born to Surf Academy,Senggigi Lombok
★ 5.0Senggigi, Kec. Batu Layar, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Senggigi, Kec. Batu Layar, Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355, Indonesia
An academy-minded school out of Senggigi, Born to Surf is geared toward proper progression — from your very first whitewater rides up to more confident surfing. A good fit for those who want structured coaching and clear improvement.
357 Google reviews
Ocean Earth Surf School Lombok
★ 5.0Dusun, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355, Indonesia
Ocean Earth offers a laid-back, ocean-loving approach to learning Lombok's waves, welcoming newcomers and improvers in equal measure. Expect patient instruction and a genuine surf-culture feel.
262 Google reviews
Nemo's Surf School, Senggigi Lombok
★ 5.0Jl. Raya Senggigi, Senggigi, Kec. Batu Layar, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355, Indonesia
Friendly and well-reviewed, Nemo's runs accessible lessons out of the Senggigi area for travelers wanting to find their feet in the lineup. A welcoming, easygoing spot for beginners and intermediates.
248 Google reviews
Young surf school
★ 5.0Pantai, Selong Belanak, Kec. Praya Bar., Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83572, Indonesia
A small, personable school on the Lombok coast, Young Surf School keeps lessons relaxed and approachable — a nice low-key option for first-timers and those still building their confidence.
40 Google reviews
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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.