Are Guling surf

Are Guling

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Reef break · Moderate · Best: Mayo a octubre · All tides
Are Guling is the best spot in Lombok right now Good
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
1.6m
Swell
1.5m
9s · SSW
Period
9s
Wind
13 km/h
SSE · gust 32
Onshore
Water
29°C
Air
31°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 4:00 PM -0.6m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.7 m
1.7m 9s SSW
8 km/h cross
-0.5m
9 AM 1.6 m
1.6m 9s SSW
12 km/h cross
1.1m
12 PM 1.6 m
1.5m 9s SSW
13 km/h on
0.9m
3 PM 1.5 m
1.4m 9s SSW
11 km/h on
-0.5m
6 PM 1.5 m
1.4m 9s SSW
7 km/h cross
0.1m
Best session today
5 PM–6 AM
Cross-shore 1.4m swell @ 9s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM

Tide

Low 4:00 PM · -0.6m High 10:00 PM · 1.9m Low 5:00 AM · -1.1m High 11:00 AM · 1.3m
L 4 PM H 10 PM L 5 AM H 11 AM L 4 PM H 10 PM L 5 AM 12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Oct 27 Best
1.4–1.9m
Wed, Oct 28 Best
1.2–1.4m
Thu, Oct 29
1.1–1.2m
Fri, Oct 30
1.0–1.1m
Sat, Oct 31
1.0–1.1m
Sun, Nov 1
0.9–1.0m
Mon, Nov 2
0.9–1.2m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 PM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 13 SSE on 0.9m
1 PM 1.5m 1.5m SSW 9s 9 SSE on 0.4m
2 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 7 SSE on -0.1m
3 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 11 SSE on -0.5m
4 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 13 SE cross -0.6m
5 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 8 SE cross -0.3m
6 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 7 SE cross 0.1m
7 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 3 ENE off 0.7m
8 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 4 WSW on 1.3m
9 PM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 6 S on 1.7m
10 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 4 SE cross 1.9m
11 PM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 2 E cross 1.7m
12 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 3 SE cross 1.2m
1 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 5 SE cross 0.6m
2 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 8 ESE cross -0.1m
3 AM 1.4m 1.4m SSW 9s 8 E cross -0.8m
4 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 9s 7 E cross -1.1m
5 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 9s 8 ESE cross -1.1m
6 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 9s 8 ESE cross -0.8m
7 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 9s 11 ESE cross -0.3m
8 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 9s 12 ESE cross 0.3m
9 AM 1.3m 1.3m SSW 9s 16 ESE cross 0.8m
10 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 9s 19 SE cross 1.2m
11 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 9s 20 SE cross 1.3m

About Are Guling

Are Guling ist ein Surfspot, der nur 15 Minuten westlich von Kuta Lombok liegt und durch eine schnelle und kraftvolle Rechte über Riff sowie eine freundlichere und längere Linke gekennzeichnet ist. Es ist eine unentwickelte Bucht mit semi-remote Zugang, was selbst in der Hochsaison kleine Menschenmengen garantiert. Are Guling ist eines der bestgehüteten Geheimnisse im Süden von Lombok: Es bricht mit guter Form, hält den Wind gut aus und bietet Wellen für sowohl fortgeschrittene als auch erfahrene Surfer. Der Blick von der Lineup, umgeben von grünen Hügeln und einer offenen Bucht, macht es zu einem spektakulären Ort zum Surfen.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Beide Peaks brechen über ein flaches, scharfes Korallenriff, das bei niedrigem Wasserstand gefährlich exponiert wird – insbesondere die schnelle Rechte schlägt hart auf trockenes Riff, sodass Riffwunden, Seeigel und der ein oder andere Stein echte Risiken darstellen. Es gibt eine spürbare Strömung, die durch die Bucht zieht und dich bei einem größeren Swell in Richtung Kanal ziehen kann, und die semi-remote Lage bedeutet, dass Hilfe weit weg ist, wenn du auf dem Riff feststeckst. Die Gezeiten sind hier alles; surf es zu niedrig und du surfst auf einer Klinge.

Getting there

Etwa 15 Minuten westlich von Kuta Lombok mit dem Roller oder Auto über rauhe Nebenstraßen zur Bucht – parke in der Nähe der Warungs oder am Strand am Kopf der Bucht, wo ein paar einfache Stände Wasser anbieten und ein wachsames Auge auf dein Equipment haben. Vom Sand aus ist es ein moderates Paddle zu den Peaks; benutze den tieferen Kanal zwischen der linken und der rechten Welle, um hinauszukommen und um auszutreten, und timme deinen Eintritt/Austritt bei aufschiebendem mittlerem Wasser, um zu vermeiden, dass du über das innere Riff schrabst.

Board

Bring dein reguläres Shortboard für die verspielte, längere Linke an kleinen bis mittleren Tagen mit. Wenn die Rechte läuft und der Swell steigt, steig auf ein 6'4"–6'8" mit etwas zusätzlichem Paddel und Halt um den schnellen, steilen Drop zu meistern und das Riff zu überholen.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Lombok

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Lombok sits just east of Bali, separated by the deep Lombok Strait, and remains one of the most rewarding surf destinations in the Indonesian archipelago. It carries the spirit of an older Bali — quiet villages, jungle-clad hills, the towering Mount Rinjani volcano to the north, and a string of perfect bays and headlands along the south coast. The surf scene here is laid-back and adventure-driven rather than polished and packaged.

✈️Getting there

Fly into Lombok International Airport (LOP), near Praya in the centre-south of the island — a short 30–45 minute drive from Kuta Lombok and the main surf zone. There are frequent domestic connections from Jakarta, Surabaya and especially Bali (Denpasar), plus some regional international links.

🛵Getting around

A scooter is the default way to explore Lombok's surf coast — cheap to rent in Kuta and ideal for the dirt tracks leading to Mawi, Are Guling and the quieter bays. Bring board racks or a strap, and ride cautiously: roads range from smooth tarmac to potholed dirt, and rural traffic can be unpredictable.

🌤️Climate & season

Lombok has a tropical climate with two clear seasons. The dry season (roughly April–October) is prime time: cleaner conditions, lighter or offshore mornings, and the most consistent south-coast groundswell. This is when nearly every spot — Mawi, Gerupuk, Seger, Are Guling and Desert Point — fires.