The Surf Window

Gerupuk

Lombok, Indonesia

Reef breakIntermediate

A sheltered bay with two distinct breaks, gentle Inside Gerupuk for beginners and the powerful Outside reefs (Don Don) for surfers ready for a real challenge.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft

Wind

SE

Offshore

Tide

Mid to high

LowMidHigh

Season

May–September

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Both (Don Don is primarily a right-hander)

Bottom

Coral reef (outside); sand (inside)

Shape

Punchy, hollow outside; slow and forgiving inside

Length

75–150m (outside)

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Beginner (inside) / Intermediate–Advanced (outside Don Don)
  • •Why: Outside reefs are over coral with significant power; inside is safe sandy-bottomed fun.

Hazards

  • •Coral reef on the outer breaks
  • •Boat crossing required to reach outer reefs (short but necessary)
  • •Strong current on bigger swells outside

Local Tips

  • •Hire a local boat from the village, a small fee gets you dropped at whichever outer reef is firing.
  • •The inside wave is one of Lombok's best beginner options when Selong Belanak is blown out.

Location

Map showing the location of Gerupuk in Lombok, Indonesia

-8.8981, 116.1572