Senggigi surf

Senggigi

Intermediate
Reef break Β· Uncrowded Β· Best: Abril a octubre Β· All tides
Working best in Lombok now Are Guling Epic Β· 1.8m @ 12s View β†’
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
0.8m
Swell
0.8m
12s Β· SW
Period
12s
Wind
7 km/h
SSE Β· gust 16
Cross-shore
Water
29Β°C
Air
23Β°C

Surf report

Tide falling Β· Low 6:00 AM -0.3m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 0.8 m
0.8m 12s SW
5 km/h cross
-0.3m
9 AM 0.8 m
0.8m 12s SW
6 km/h on
0.2m
12 PM 0.8 m
0.8m 11s SW
11 km/h on
0.6m
3 PM 0.9 m
0.8m 11s SW
10 km/h on
0.4m
6 PM 0.9 m
0.7m 11s SW
18 km/h on
0.3m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 0.8m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 0.8 1.5 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

Low 6:00 AM Β· -0.3m High 12:00 PM Β· 0.6m Low 5:00 PM Β· 0.3m High 11:00 PM Β· 1.2m
L 6 AM H 12 PM L 5 PM H 11 PM L 6 AM H 1 PM L 5 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Oct 13 Best
0.8–0.9m
Wed, Oct 14 Best
0.7–0.8m
Thu, Oct 15
0.6–0.7m
Fri, Oct 16
0.5–0.6m
Sat, Oct 17
0.4–0.7m
Sun, Oct 18
0.5–0.7m
Mon, Oct 19
0.7–1.0m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 7 SSE cross 1.1m
1 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 7 SSE cross 0.8m
2 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 7 SE cross 0.5m
3 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 8 SSE cross 0.2m
4 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 8 SE cross -0.1m
5 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 7 SE cross -0.3m
6 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 5 ESE cross -0.3m
7 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 7 SE cross -0.3m
8 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 6 SSE cross -0.1m
9 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 6 SSE on 0.2m
10 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 12s 6 SW on 0.4m
11 AM 0.8m 0.8m SW 11s 9 W on 0.6m
12 PM 0.8m 0.8m SW 11s 11 W on 0.6m
1 PM 0.8m 0.8m SW 11s 3 W on 0.6m
2 PM 0.8m 0.8m SW 11s 6 SSE cross 0.5m
3 PM 0.9m 0.8m SW 11s 10 SSE on 0.4m
4 PM 0.9m 0.8m SW 11s 15 SSE on 0.3m
5 PM 0.9m 0.8m SW 11s 19 SSE on 0.3m
6 PM 0.9m 0.7m SW 11s 18 SSE on 0.3m
7 PM 0.9m 0.7m SW 11s 18 SSE on 0.5m
8 PM 0.9m 0.7m SW 11s 16 SSE cross 0.7m
9 PM 0.8m 0.7m SW 11s 14 SSE cross 0.9m
10 PM 0.8m 0.7m SW 11s 14 SSE cross 1.1m
11 PM 0.8m 0.7m SW 11s 15 SSE cross 1.2m

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
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0.8m
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7 cross
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Good
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2.3m
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21 cross
Good

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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.