Kuta Lombok
Lombok, Indonesia
Beach breakIntermediate
Not to be confused with Kuta Bali, this laid-back beach town on Lombok's south coast has fun intermediate-level peaks and easy access to the surrounding reef breaks.
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
Both
Bottom
Sand and rock
Shape
Punchy, medium-speed beach-break peaks
Length
50–100m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: More power than Bali's beginner beaches but a forgiving enough environment to progress safely.
Hazards
- •Rocky sections at low tide
- •Rips on larger swells
- •Occasional strong shorebreak
Local Tips
- •Use Kuta Lombok town as a base to explore Gerupuk, Selong Belanak, and the outer reef breaks, it's perfectly positioned.
- •The main beach break is best in the mornings; afternoons often blow out with the onshore wind.
Location
-8.8897, 116.1019