Surf spots
Every break around Kuta Lombok, explained.
Kuta Lombok sits at the centre of one of Indonesia's best concentrations of surf — beach breaks, long reef points, hollow lefts and mellow rights, all within a short scooter or boat ride.
Are Guling
Intermediate → AdvancedReliable A-frame reef with a hollow left and a fast right — one for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- Type
- Reef break (left & right)
- Best season
- Wet season (Oct–Apr) for offshore winds
- Access
- 20 min from Kuta by scooter or boat
Gerupuk Bay
Beginner → AdvancedFive breaks in one bay — something for every level, all a short boat ride from Gerupuk village.
- Type
- Reef breaks (boat access)
- Best season
- Year-round (dry season best for most peaks)
- Access
- 20 min from Kuta + short boat ride
Mawi
Advanced (intermediate on small days)Heavy, hollow left over shallow reef — a serious wave for advanced surfers.
- Type
- A-frame reef break (mainly left)
- Best season
- Dry season (May–September) for offshore winds
- Access
- 30 min scooter from Kuta
Seger Reef
Intermediate → AdvancedPunchy right-hand reef just 5 minutes east of Kuta — consistent and easy to check.
- Type
- Reef break (right & left)
- Best season
- Wet season (October–April) for best wind
- Access
- 5 min from Kuta, short paddle from the beach
Ekas
Beginner → AdvancedQuiet bay east of Kuta with two reef breaks — Inside Ekas and Outside Ekas.
- Type
- Reef breaks (boat access)
- Best season
- Year-round (peak April–November)
- Access
- Day trip from Kuta — drive to Awang, then boat across the bay
Selong Belanak
BeginnerSheltered crescent bay with soft, rolling waves — the best beginner beach in Lombok.
- Type
- Beach break (sand)
- Best season
- Year-round
- Access
- 30 min scooter from Kuta