Beach break · Lombok · Sud · Beginner → Advanced
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)
A beautiful protected crescent bay with a sandy bottom: gentle waves and surf schools make it Lombok's best beginner spot. Getting out to the local boat crews is often necessary to reach the best peaks. A world away from the Bali crowds.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Selong Belanak, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Selong Belanak is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Selong Belanak comes broadly from North: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Selong Belanak, you can also check conditions at Mawi, Desert Point, Gerupuk. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.