Reef break · Nusa Lembongan (Indonésie) · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Not great, but surfable — right now. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
The island's most user-friendly reef: an A-frame where the left runs longer and walled, the right shorter and punchier. Turquoise water and limestone cliffs as a backdrop.
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.
Playgrounds 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.
Playgrounds 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 Playgrounds comes broadly from South-East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Playgrounds, you can also check conditions at Lacerations, Shipwrecks, Razors. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.