Senggigi surf

Senggigi

Intermediate
Reef break Β· Uncrowded Β· Best: Abril a octubre Β· All tides
Working best in Lombok now Desert Point / Bangko-Bangko Epic Β· 1.7m @ 12s View β†’
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
0.5m
Swell
0.4m
13s Β· SW
Period
13s
Wind
7 km/h
ESE Β· gust 13
Cross-shore
Water
28Β°C
Air
21Β°C

Surf report

Tide rising Β· High 9:00 AM 1.5m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 0.6 m
0.4m 13s SW
3 km/h off
1.0m
9 AM 0.6 m
0.5m 13s SW
2 km/h on
1.5m
12 PM 0.6 m
0.5m 13s SW
9 km/h on
1.0m
3 PM 0.6 m
0.5m 13s SW
9 km/h cross
-0.1m
6 PM 0.6 m
0.5m 14s SW
12 km/h off
-0.4m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 0.4m swell @ 13s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 0.8 1.5 2 AM5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 15 30 2 AM5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM

Tide

High 9:00 AM Β· 1.5m Low 5:00 PM Β· -0.5m High 12:00 AM Β· 0.7m Low 3:00 AM Β· 0.5m
H 9 AM L 5 PM H 12 AM L 3 AM H 10 AM L 6 PM H 12 AM 2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Jul 14
0.5–0.7m
Wed, Jul 15 Best
0.7–0.7m
Thu, Jul 16
0.6–0.7m
Fri, Jul 17
0.5–0.6m
Sat, Jul 18
0.5–0.6m
Sun, Jul 19
0.6–0.8m
Mon, Jul 20
0.8–1.0m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
2 AM 0.5m 0.4m SW 13s 7 ESE cross 0.5m
3 AM 0.6m 0.4m SW 13s 6 ESE cross 0.6m
4 AM 0.6m 0.4m SW 13s 4 E off 0.6m
5 AM 0.6m 0.4m SW 13s 3 E off 0.8m
6 AM 0.6m 0.4m SW 13s 3 E off 1.0m
7 AM 0.6m 0.4m SW 13s 2 E off 1.2m
8 AM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 2 ESE cross 1.4m
9 AM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 2 SW on 1.5m
10 AM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 5 SW on 1.5m
11 AM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 8 WSW on 1.3m
12 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 9 WSW on 1.0m
1 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 8 W on 0.7m
2 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 8 WNW cross 0.3m
3 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 9 NNW cross -0.1m
4 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 14s 10 N off -0.4m
5 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 14s 12 NNE off -0.5m
6 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 14s 12 NE off -0.4m
7 PM 0.6m 0.5m SW 13s 10 NE off -0.3m
8 PM 0.6m 0.6m SW 13s 7 NE off 0.0m
9 PM 0.6m 0.6m SW 13s 5 ENE off 0.3m
10 PM 0.7m 0.6m SW 13s 2 ENE off 0.5m
11 PM 0.7m 0.6m SW 13s 1 E off 0.6m
12 AM 0.7m 0.6m SW 13s 2 ESE cross 0.7m
1 AM 0.7m 0.6m SW 13s 5 SE cross 0.6m

About Senggigi

Senggigi is one of the most developed tourist areas in Lombok and offers a friendly, mellow wave, ideal for beginner and intermediate surfers. Although it doesn't have the power or perfection of the southern spots, it's very convenient thanks to its strategic location, accessibility, and laid-back atmosphere. Senggigi beach offers a gentle reef break with maneuverable sections, perfect for a chill session before exploring the north or resting after arriving from Bali.

Local knowledge

Hazards

It's a reef break, so even though the wave is mellow, you're still surfing over coral β€” there are shallow, dead-reef and rocky sections at lower tides, plus sea urchins in the shallows, so booties are smart. The bigger hazard here is actually shared water use: Senggigi is a busy tourist beach with swimmers, snorkelers and the occasional boat near the lineup, so stay aware on your inside paddle-outs. Currents are usually gentle but can pick up on bigger swells and with tidal flow along the bay.

Getting there

Easy roadside access β€” Senggigi's main strip runs right along the beach, so park near any of the beachfront warungs, hotels or the Senggigi Beach area and walk straight down to the sand. Paddle out from the beach during the mid-to-high tide window when the reef has enough water over it; time it on the rising tide to avoid the dry, exposed coral at dead low. Plenty of warungs, cafΓ©s and accommodation within a few steps, so it's an easy spot to base yourself for a chill session.

Board

A standard shortboard works on a clean day, but given the softer, lower-power nature of this wave most surfers will have more fun on a fish, hybrid or groveler to keep speed through the flatter sections. On small days a longboard or mid-length is the move β€” bring volume rather than a thin performance board.

Localism

mellow β€” relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

Senggigi vs. nearby, live
Spot Surf Swell Wind Now
Senggigi
this spot
0.5m
0.4m 13s
7 cross
Good
3 km away
0.5m
0.4m 13s
5 cross
Good
Desert Point Best now
37 km away
1.3m
1.0m 12s
19 cross
Good
38 km away
1.6m
1.1m 11s
19 cross
Good

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Born to Surf Academy,Senggigi Lombok

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An established Senggigi academy with a big local following, taking you from your first pop-up to confident wave-riding on Lombok's west coast. Welcoming for beginners while still pushing intermediates to level up.

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Ocean Earth Surf School Lombok

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Operating out of Senggigi, Ocean Earth blends approachable coaching with that laid-back west-Lombok feel. Ideal for new surfers and those polishing their fundamentals in warmer, forgiving waves.

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Nemo's Surf School, Senggigi Lombok

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Surfing in Lombok

Full Lombok surf guide β†’

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 β€” 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 β€” 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.

πŸ›΅Getting around

A scooter is the default way to explore Lombok's surf coast β€” 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 β€” Mawi, Gerupuk, Seger, Are Guling and Desert Point β€” fires.