Reef left · Lombok · Sud-Ouest · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
One of the best lefts in the world: an endless tube over a shallow reef at Lombok's SW tip. Rare, fickle, legendary — experts only.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Experts only. Highly committing waves, technical demands, serious risk. Solid experience required.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Desert Point usually works best around mid-falling. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Desert Point is rather recommended for expert surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Desert Point comes broadly from North-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Desert Point, you can also check conditions at Selong Belanak, Mawi, Keramas. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.