Reef left · Lombok · Sud · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : The wind wrecked it. Not today.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Powerful, hollow left in a wild bay: South Lombok's most serious wave, with strong currents and barrels on the menu.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
For experts only. Powerful waves, strong currents or technical bottom. Ask locally first.
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.
Mawi usually works best around mid-tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Mawi is rather recommended for advanced 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 Mawi comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Mawi, you can also check conditions at Selong Belanak, Gerupuk, Desert Point. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.