Belongas Bay surf

Belongas Bay

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Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
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Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
2.8m
Swell
2.7m
13s · SSW
Period
13s
Wind
7 km/h
E · gust 17
Offshore
Water
29°C
Air
26°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 6:00 AM 1.4m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 2.8 m
2.7m 13s SSW
5 km/h off
1.4m
9 AM 2.8 m
2.7m 13s SSW
4 km/h off
0.9m
12 PM 2.7 m
2.6m 12s SSW
9 km/h cross
-0.1m
3 PM 2.6 m
2.5m 12s SSW
7 km/h off
-0.1m
6 PM 2.5 m
2.4m 12s SSW
10 km/h cross
0.7m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 2.7m swell @ 13s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.8 3.5 5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM2 AM

Tide

High 6:00 AM · 1.4m Low 1:00 PM · -0.2m High 7:00 PM · 0.8m Low 1:00 AM · 0.1m
H 6 AM L 1 PM H 7 PM L 1 AM H 7 AM L 2 PM H 8 PM L 2 AM 5 AM11 AM5 PM11 PM5 AM11 AM5 PM11 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Fri, Jun 12 Best
2.3–2.8m
Sat, Jun 13
2.1–2.3m
Sun, Jun 14
2.0–2.2m
Mon, Jun 15
1.7–2.0m
Tue, Jun 16
1.4–1.7m
Wed, Jun 17
1.5–1.5m
Thu, Jun 18
1.4–1.5m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
5 AM 2.8m 2.7m SSW 13s 7 E off 1.2m
6 AM 2.8m 2.7m SSW 13s 5 ENE off 1.4m
7 AM 2.8m 2.7m SSW 13s 7 E cross 1.3m
8 AM 2.8m 2.7m SSW 13s 6 E off 1.2m
9 AM 2.8m 2.7m SSW 13s 4 ENE off 0.9m
10 AM 2.7m 2.7m SSW 12s 7 ESE cross 0.5m
11 AM 2.7m 2.6m SSW 12s 10 ESE cross 0.2m
12 PM 2.7m 2.6m SSW 12s 9 SE cross -0.1m
1 PM 2.7m 2.6m SSW 12s 7 SE cross -0.2m
2 PM 2.6m 2.5m SSW 12s 6 E cross -0.2m
3 PM 2.6m 2.5m SSW 12s 7 NE off -0.1m
4 PM 2.6m 2.5m SSW 12s 5 E cross 0.2m
5 PM 2.5m 2.4m SSW 12s 9 SE cross 0.5m
6 PM 2.5m 2.4m SSW 12s 10 ESE cross 0.7m
7 PM 2.4m 2.3m SSW 12s 10 SE cross 0.8m
8 PM 2.4m 2.3m SSW 12s 10 ESE cross 0.8m
9 PM 2.3m 2.2m SSW 12s 14 ESE cross 0.7m
10 PM 2.3m 2.2m SSW 12s 14 ESE cross 0.5m
11 PM 2.3m 2.2m SSW 12s 13 ESE cross 0.3m
12 AM 2.3m 2.1m SSW 12s 15 ESE cross 0.1m
1 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 14 ESE cross 0.1m
2 AM 2.2m 2.1m SSW 11s 15 SE cross 0.2m
3 AM 2.2m 2.0m SSW 11s 13 ESE cross 0.4m
4 AM 2.2m 2.0m SSW 12s 18 ESE cross 0.8m

About Belongas Bay

Belongas Bay is one of Lombok's most thrilling and demanding waves, firing over a shallow reef with powerful, hollow barrels that demand respect. The break is best known for its fast, thick tubes that can hold serious size, drawing experienced surfers willing to handle the commitment. Crowds are thin thanks to the remote location, rewarding those who make the journey with uncrowded, world-class waves. Advanced surfers comfortable with heavy reef breaks will find this one of the most exhilarating spots in the region.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Das Riff bei Belongas ist extrem flach und mit scharfem, lebendem Korallen bewachsen — ein Wipeout im falschen Moment kann ernsthafte Schnittwunden oder Schlimmeres bedeuten. Ein berüchtigter, starker Rip läuft entlang des Riffs, der unvorbereitete Surfer in die Einschlagzone oder in Richtung der Felsen ziehen kann; zu wissen, wie man ihn liest und nutzt, ist entscheidend. Ozeanische Weißspitzenhaie wurden in der Bucht gesichtet, ein zusätzliches Risiko, das an diesem abgelegenen, tiefen Standort ernst genommen werden sollte.

Getting there

Belongas Bay liegt im abgelegenen Süden Lomboks — nehmen Sie die Straße in Richtung Sekotong und folgen Sie den Schildern zum Dorf Belongas; ein einfacher Warung in der Nähe der Bucht dient als Orientierungspunkt und informeller Ausgangspunkt. Die Welle erreicht man am besten, indem man durch den Kanal auf der Ostseite des Riffs paddelt; studieren Sie den Rip vor dem Einstieg, da er beim Paddeln helfen kann, aber die Unvorsichtigen auf dem Rückweg bestraft. Eine Bootshilfe von einem lokalen Fischer oder Surfboot ist an größeren Tagen eine kluge Option, die Kanalabstiege und sichere Ausstiege viel einfacher macht.

Board

An normalen 4–6 Fuß Tagen bringen Sie ein Performance-Shortboard oder ein etwas dickeres Step-Up (6'2"–6'6"), das schnelle, hohle Abschnitte und späte Take-offs über flaches Riff bewältigen kann. Wenn Belongas 6–8 Fuß und mehr erreicht, wechseln Sie zu einem richtigen Step-Up oder Semi-Gun (6'6"–7'2") — diese Welle wird schnell dick und anspruchsvoll, und Sie benötigen die Paddelkraft und den Halt, um mitzuhalten.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

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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.