Desert Point
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 12s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 12s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 13s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 13s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | 1.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 13 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 23 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SW | 26 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 21 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 25 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.0m 11s SW | 23 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 AM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 16 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 3 AM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 13 E cross | 0.3m |
| 4 AM | 1.3m | 1.0m SSW | 12s | 11 E cross | 0.4m |
| 5 AM | 1.3m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 9 E cross | 0.6m |
| 6 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 0.9m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 8 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 1.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.1m SSW | 12s | 11 ESE cross | 1.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 12 ESE cross | 1.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 12 SE cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 14 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.2m SSW | 13s | 19 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 21 SE cross | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 21 SE cross | -0.3m |
| 4 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 20 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 18 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 13s | 17 ESE cross | -0.4m |
| 7 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 16 ESE cross | -0.1m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 14 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 10 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 10 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 7 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 7 E cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 9 E cross | 0.6m |
| 1 AM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 13s | 8 E cross | 0.5m |
About Desert Point
Desert Point, also known as Bangko Bangko, is considered by many to be one of the best lefts in the world. Located in remote southwestern Lombok, this wave breaks with an almost unreal perfection, generating long, hollow, and ultra-fast barrels over a sharp and very shallow reef. It's a place for advanced and professional surfers, not only because of the technical level the wave demands, but because of the environment: isolated, raw, and with zero amenities if you're not prepared. It's an intense surf experience, both physically and mentally, and that's why it's on the dream-wave list of every serious tube rider.
Local knowledge
Extremely shallow, razor-sharp live coral that gets dryer and more dangerous the further down the line you go — wipeouts in the "Grower" section and the inside barrel routinely leave surfers with deep reef cuts, and serious injuries here are a real risk given how remote the place is. There's a strong current running down the reef that drags you toward the bone-dry inside, so it's a constant paddle battle. On the best days the lineup gets crowded and tense, and infection from coral cuts is almost guaranteed without immediate, thorough cleaning.
Bangko Bangko sits in the remote southwest corner of Lombok — either a long, rough drive down to the point (4WD or scooter on a sketchy track) or, more commonly, a boat/surf charter from Bali or a stay at one of the basic camps right above the break. You paddle out from the rocky/reef shelf in front of the camps; time your entry off the rocks with the sets, and exit the same way before the wave wraps onto the dry inside reef. There's no real infrastructure — bring everything, including a first-aid kit, and know the nearest proper medical help is hours away.
This is a fast, hollow, down-the-line barrel, so ride something with drive and speed — a step-up pulled-in barrel board (think 6'2"–6'8" depending on size) that holds a high line and gets you through long tube sections. On the bigger, heavier days size up to a small step-up/semi-gun, and either way bring more boards than you think you'll need because the reef breaks them.
heavy — respect the lineup, locals first.
Where to go now
Desert Point vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Point this spot | 1.3m | 1.0m 12s | 16 cross | Good |
| Desert Point / Bangko-Bangko Best now 2 km away | 1.7m | 1.2m 12s | 19 cross | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.6m | 1.1m 11s | 19 cross | Good |
| 24 km away | 1.6m | 1.1m 12s | 15 cross | Good |
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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
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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.
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Ocean Earth Surf School Lombok
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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.
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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.
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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.