Desert Point
Lombok, Indonesia
Reef breakExpert
Arguably the longest and most perfect left-hand barrel in Indonesia, a near-infinite tube spinning for 400 metres across a bone-dry, shallow reef on Lombok's remote southwest tip.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
SE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left
Bottom
Extremely shallow reef (barely covered at low tide)
Shape
Long, perfect barrel, locks in for 5–15 seconds per ride
Length
200–400m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Expert
- •Why: The reef is ferociously shallow, the current strong, and the wipeouts brutal, it's the Holy Grail for a reason.
Hazards
- •Razor-sharp reef inches below the surface
- •Strong, unpredictable current
- •Remote location, long drive or boat ride on rough roads
- •Violent wipeouts with little water cushioning
Local Tips
- •A low tide session on an incoming tide is the best balance of barrel quality and safety margin.
- •Bring a quiver: a step-up for big days and a faster board for when it's smaller and more playful.
Location
-8.7547, 115.9203