Reef Break · · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 5h–7h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
The most surfed wave in Gerupuk Bay. A relatively forgiving reef compared to other Lombok spots, with a long and predictable wave that suits intermediates through to experienced surfers. You need to take a boat with the locals to get there. Victim of its own success — expect a crowded lineup with beginners pushed by instructors who don't always respect priority rules.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
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.
At Gerupuk Inside, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Gerupuk Inside is rather recommended for intermediate 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 Gerupuk Inside comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Gerupuk Inside, you can also check conditions at Gerupuk, Mawi, Selong Belanak. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.