High-adrenaline activities and pure relaxation escapes are among Lombok’s best-kept secrets. Our local insider knowledge will help you discover some of Lombok‘s best surfing spots. Where to go for magical snorkelling expeditions or relaxed fishing days? We spill it all. 

Lombok is an Indonesian haven for water sports, offering world-class, uncrowded surf breaks like Mawi and Gerupuk, clear waters for diving at Sekotong, and numerous protected bays ideal for Stand-up Paddleboarding. Find the 

Where are the best spots for surfing in Lombok?

Is Selong Belanak Beach good for beginner surfers?

Beginners will enjoy Selong Belanak Beach, a great spot for Lombok surfing. It’s a sandy-bottom shore break and thus has a perfect set-up for foam boards. It offers a beach break across the 1.7 km stretch of the beach, with most surfing in the Eastern corner.

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Location: Selong Belanak Beach

Surfing Level: Beginner/Intermediate

Length: ½ day trip

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What makes Gerupuk the most popular surfing bay in South Lombok?

As local experts, we know Gerupuk is one of South Lombok’s most versatile surf bays, protected from the winds and offering five different breaks.

Location: Gerupuk

Level: Beginner to Advanced

Length: ½ day trip

Mawi is best for intermediate and advanced surfers. This reef break offers a charming peak with short hollow rights and lefts. At 6 ft. plus, Mawi transforms into a heaving left barrel, with elevator drops and heavy hold-downs. At 8-10 ft., it’s not for the faint-hearted. It’s best on mid-tides and a south-east trade wind from May to September, but holds swell all year round.

Location: Mawi

Surfing Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Length: ½ day trip

Located West of Selong Belanak beach, Serangan Beach is a popular ‘secret’ beach for Lombok surfing. This break is best for intermediate to advanced surfers and mornings are perfect for a solo surf. 

Location: Serangan

Surfing Level: Intermediate to Advanced

Length: ½ day trip

Where can I go stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in Lombok?

For a gentle first experience in Stand-up Paddleboarding, Selong Belanak and Kuta beaches are great locations. There are several expansive and protected bays to explore. A sunset paddleboard is recommended because it’s an apt time of day to experience cooling down. An added bonus? You’ll see some of the most beautiful sunsets in Asia.

Locations: Selong Belanak, Kuta

Is there kitesurfing in Lombok?

A style of kiteboarding specific to wave-riding, which uses either standard surfboards or boards shaped specifically for the sport, kitesurfing is becoming an increasingly popular activity. Perfect places for kitesurfing in South Lombok are Ekas Bay, Are Guling, and Kuta, which boast the most consistent winds.

Locations: Kuta, Ekas, Are Guling (wind-dependent)

Length: 4-5 hrs.

Which Lombok spot offers the clearest water for diving and snorkelling?

With some of the clearest waters in Indonesia and the most colourful corals, Sekotong is popular for diving and snorkelling. Feast your eyes on the wonderful diversity of the underwater world in Lombok.  

Location: Sekotong

Length: 4-5 hrs.

Where to go fishing in Lombok?

There are plenty of spots around South Lombok that are great for fishing, like the nearby Kuta area – Semeti and Unting Unting Beach. These places are popular for their abundance of marine life. 

Locations: Kuta, Semeti, Unting Unting

Length: 6 hrs.

Besides adventures in the water, Lombok’s best-kept secrets include a wealth of other activities to enjoy. With its many accommodation options, top-notch facilities and multiple dining options, it is the perfect location for making lasting memories.

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