Cobblestones surf

Cobblestones

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Sumbawa now Scar Reef Good · 1.4m @ 9s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
1.4m
Swell
1.3m
9s · SSW
Period
9s
Wind
13 km/h
SSE · gust 28
Onshore
Water
26°C
Air
24°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 7:00 AM 1.0m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.5 m
1.4m 9s SSW
10 km/h cross
1.0m
9 AM 1.6 m
1.5m 9s SSW
13 km/h on
0.8m
12 PM 1.7 m
1.5m 9s SSW
15 km/h on
-0.1m
3 PM 1.7 m
1.6m 9s SSW
17 km/h on
-0.5m
6 PM 1.8 m
1.6m 9s SSW
16 km/h on
0.3m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 1.4m swell @ 9s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.3 2.5 1 AM4 AM7 AM10 AM1 PM4 PM7 PM10 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 1 AM4 AM7 AM10 AM1 PM4 PM7 PM10 PM

Tide

High 7:00 AM · 1.0m Low 2:00 PM · -0.5m High 9:00 PM · 0.8m Low 2:00 AM · -0.1m
H 7 AM L 2 PM H 9 PM L 2 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM 1 AM7 AM1 PM7 PM1 AM7 AM1 PM7 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Sep 8
1.4–1.9m
Wed, Sep 9
1.6–1.9m
Thu, Sep 10 Best
1.4–1.6m
Fri, Sep 11 Best
1.3–1.4m
Sat, Sep 12
1.2–1.3m
Sun, Sep 13 Best
1.2–1.5m
Mon, Sep 14
1.5–1.6m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
1 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 9s 13 SSE on 0.2m
2 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 11 SSE on 0.3m
3 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 11 SSE on 0.4m
4 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 11 SE cross 0.6m
5 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 10 SE cross 0.8m
6 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 10 SE cross 1.0m
7 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 10 SE cross 1.0m
8 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 11 SE on 1.0m
9 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 13 SSE on 0.8m
10 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 13 SSE on 0.5m
11 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 14 SSE on 0.2m
12 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 15 S on -0.1m
1 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 16 S on -0.4m
2 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 17 S on -0.5m
3 PM 1.7m 1.6m SSW 9s 17 S on -0.5m
4 PM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 9s 17 S on -0.3m
5 PM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 9s 16 SSE on -0.0m
6 PM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 9s 16 SSE on 0.3m
7 PM 1.8m 1.6m SSW 9s 15 SSE on 0.6m
8 PM 1.8m 1.5m SSW 9s 16 SSE on 0.8m
9 PM 1.9m 1.6m SSW 9s 17 SSE on 0.8m
10 PM 1.9m 1.6m SSW 9s 17 SSE on 0.7m
11 PM 1.9m 1.6m SSW 9s 15 SE on 0.5m
12 AM 1.9m 1.6m SSW 9s 13 SE on 0.3m

About Cobblestones

Cobblestones é um reef break característico em Sumbawa que recebe seu nome das pedras arredondadas que forram seu fundo marinho, criando uma onda vibrante e texturizada com bastante força. O break oferece boas paredes para surfistas intermediários praticarem manobras e a ocasional seção oca para se empurrar. Funciona em uma faixa razoável de tamanhos de swell, permanecendo divertido de altura de cintura a bem acima da cabeça. Um ponto recompensador com um pouco mais de desafio do que um reef típico para iniciantes, mas bem ao alcance de surfistas intermediários competentes.

Local knowledge

Hazards

O reef de pedras arredondadas é mais raso do que parece na maré baixa — uma queda pode significar um arranhão nas rochas em vez de areia macia, então programe suas sessões em torno da maré média a alta se você não se sentir confiante em ler a profundidade. Uma corrente moderada corre ao longo do reef em swells maiores, e ser pego dentro de uma série pode empurrá-lo em direção à costa rochosa; conheça sua saída antes de remar para fora. Ouriços-do-mar se aninham nas cavidades das pedras, então é fortemente recomendado o uso de botas se você estiver escalando sobre o reef na entrada ou saída.

Getting there

Cobblestones está localizado na costa sul de Sumbawa, acessível por uma estrada de terra esburacada que sai da trilha costeira principal — um 4x4 ou moto é a escolha prática, especialmente após a chuva. Estacione perto do pequeno warung que marca a trilha no topo do penhasco, depois desça pelo curto caminho rochoso até o canal de entrada na extremidade norte da baía, onde a água é mais profunda sobre as pedras. Saia pelo mesmo canal; evite escalar diretamente sobre o reef em uma maré baixa.

Board

Uma prancha curta versátil na faixa de 6'2"–6'6" lida confortavelmente com as paredes fortes na maioria das condições. Suba para uma prancha de performance mais rígida e um pouco mais longa quando estiver acima da cabeça e a onda começar a lançar seções ocas adequadas — o poder extra de remada ajuda você a fazer a descida de forma limpa em uma parede de reef de movimento rápido.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Cobblestones vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Cobblestones Best now
this spot
1.4m
1.3m 9s
13 on
Good
1 km away
1.4m
1.3m 9s
13 on
Good
1 km away
1.4m
1.3m 9s
13 on
Good
2 km away
1.4m
1.3m 9s
13 on
Good

Community photos

Shots from surfers at Cobblestones. Got one? Share it below.

No community photos yet — be the first to share one of Cobblestones!

Nearest spots

Closest breaks to Cobblestones

Where to stay near Cobblestones

Top-rated places around this surf zone — budget to luxury.

Best-rated stays near the break
Edelweis Syariah Near Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin Airport Budget

Edelweis Syariah Near Sultan Muhammad Kaharuddin Airport

★★★★★ 9.3 12 reviews
Free WiFi
From
EUR 12
Check rates →
Bale Baba Uyun Mid-range

Bale Baba Uyun

★★ 9.5 1 reviews
Free WiFi Breakfast
From
EUR 21
Check rates →
Kaloka Airport Hotel Luxury

Kaloka Airport Hotel

★★★ 9.2 293 reviews
Free WiFi Breakfast
From
EUR 30
Check rates →
bis homestay SYARIAH (deluxe double bed) Budget

bis homestay SYARIAH (deluxe double bed)

★★★★ 9.0 37 reviews
From
EUR 10
EUR 11
Check rates →
Han's Villa Mid-range

Han's Villa

★★★ 9.4 49 reviews
Free WiFi Breakfast
From
EUR 19
Check rates →
Sumbawa Grand Hotel Luxury

Sumbawa Grand Hotel

★★★★ 9.1 138 reviews
Free WiFi Breakfast
From
EUR 25
EUR 98
Check rates →

We may earn a commission from bookings made through these links, at no extra cost to you.

Surf schools & local guides near Cobblestones

Learn or level up with established local instructors.

List your school →
Black Fin Surf School, Belanak Lombok

Black Fin Surf School, Belanak Lombok

★ 5.0

Selong Belanak, Praya Barat, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83572, Indonesia

389 Google reviews

Surf Cult Surf School Lombok

Surf Cult Surf School Lombok

★ 5.0

475F+67G, Kuta, West Nusa Tenggara, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83573, Indonesia

38 Google reviews

Heartbeach Lombok Surf Academy

Heartbeach Lombok Surf Academy

★ 4.9

475J+W3F, Jl. Pariwisata Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Pujut, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Kuta, Kec. Pujut, Lombok, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia

617 Google reviews

LMBK Surf House

LMBK Surf House

★ 4.9

Jl. Raya Kuta, Kuta, Lombok, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia

430 Google reviews

DHM surf camp

DHM surf camp

★ 4.9

Jalan Raya Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Kec. Pujut, Kabupaten Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83573, Indonesia

344 Google reviews

Surf Camp Lombok

Surf Camp Lombok

★ 4.9

Gerupuk, Jl. Gerupuk Sengkol, Pujut, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83573, Indonesia

154 Google reviews

Surf camps & retreats

Stay at a surf camp near Cobblestones

All-inclusive surf camps, coaching weeks and retreats — meals, lessons and accommodation sorted. Compare 1,500+ verified camps with reviews and instant booking.

  • ✓ Free cancellation options
  • ✓ Best price guarantee
  • ✓ All levels, beginner to pro
Browse surf camps →

We may earn a commission from bookings made through this link, at no extra cost to you.

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.