Serangan / Serenting surf

Serangan / Serenting

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Lombok now Mawi Epic · 1.5m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.1m
Swell
0.9m
11s · SSW
Period
11s
Wind
6 km/h
NE · gust 10
Offshore
Water
29°C
Air
22°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 11:00 AM 0.2m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.1 m
0.9m 11s SSW
6 km/h off
1.0m
9 AM 1.1 m
0.9m 11s SSW
13 km/h cross
0.3m
12 PM 1.0 m
0.9m 11s SSW
15 km/h cross
0.2m
3 PM 1.1 m
0.9m 12s SSW
15 km/h cross
0.8m
6 PM 1.1 m
0.9m 12s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.8m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 0.9m swell @ 11s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM

Tide

Low 11:00 AM · 0.2m High 5:00 PM · 0.9m Low 11:00 PM · 0.1m High 5:00 AM · 1.3m
L 11 AM H 5 PM L 11 PM H 5 AM L 12 PM H 6 PM L 12 AM 6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Wed, Jun 10
1.0–1.3m
Thu, Jun 11
1.3–1.7m
Fri, Jun 12 Best
1.4–1.6m
Sat, Jun 13
1.4–1.5m
Sun, Jun 14
1.4–1.5m
Mon, Jun 15
1.3–1.5m
Tue, Jun 16
1.1–1.3m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
6 AM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 11s 6 NE off 1.0m
7 AM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 11s 7 NNE off 0.8m
8 AM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 11s 8 ENE off 0.6m
9 AM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 11s 13 ESE cross 0.3m
10 AM 1.0m 0.9m SSW 11s 16 ESE cross 0.2m
11 AM 1.0m 0.9m SSW 11s 16 ESE cross 0.2m
12 PM 1.0m 0.9m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.2m
1 PM 1.0m 0.9m SSW 11s 16 SE cross 0.4m
2 PM 1.0m 0.9m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.6m
3 PM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 12s 15 SE cross 0.8m
4 PM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 12s 18 SE cross 0.9m
5 PM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 12s 18 SE cross 0.9m
6 PM 1.1m 0.9m SSW 12s 17 SE cross 0.8m
7 PM 1.2m 0.9m SSW 12s 16 SE cross 0.6m
8 PM 1.2m 0.9m SSW 12s 16 SE cross 0.4m
9 PM 1.2m 1.0m SSW 12s 16 ESE cross 0.3m
10 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 15 ESE cross 0.1m
11 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 16 ESE cross 0.1m
12 AM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 15 ESE cross 0.2m
1 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 14 ESE cross 0.4m
2 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 13 ESE cross 0.7m
3 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 13 ESE cross 0.9m
4 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 13s 13 ESE cross 1.1m
5 AM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 13s 13 E cross 1.3m

About Serangan / Serenting

Serangan — also known as Serenting — is an intermediate reef break on Lombok's south coast that offers fun, workable waves without the intensity of the more exposed outer reefs. The wave breaks with a reasonable amount of wall, giving surfers the chance to practice turns and build flow on a variety of swell sizes. It handles a moderate swell well and is a solid option when bigger spots are maxing out. A good all-rounder for intermediates looking to log time on a real reef.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow at low tide and unforgiving on wipeouts — reef booties are strongly recommended and sea urchins are common in the cracks, so shuffle your feet on entry and exit. A cross-shore rip runs along the reef edge on bigger swells, so know your channel and don't let it pull you out of position. Boat and fishing vessel traffic passes through the area, so stay aware when paddling out.

Getting there

From Kuta Lombok, head east along the coastal road toward Gerupuk and look for the Serenting turn-off; local warungs near the beach make a handy landmark. You can paddle out directly through the channel on the inside — time your entry for a lull and aim to exit via the same channel rather than scrambling over the reef. On smaller swells the paddle out is straightforward; on bigger days consider negotiating a short jukung (outrigger) ride from the beach with one of the local fishermen.

Board

A versatile shortboard or a mid-length in the 7'0"–7'6" range covers most conditions here and suits the wave's workable walls perfectly. On smaller, mushier days a fish or hybrid will keep you generating speed; when a solid south swell fills in, step up to a performance shortboard with a bit more volume to handle the steeper sections.

Localism

moderate — be polite, wait your turn.

Where to go now

Serangan / Serenting vs. nearby, live
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Serangan / Serenting Best now
this spot
1.1m
0.9m 11s
6 off
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1.3m
1.1m 11s
6 off
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3 km away
1.1m
0.9m 11s
6 off
Epic
4 km away
1.3m
1.1m 11s
6 off
Epic

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Surfing in Lombok

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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.