Tampah
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 6 km/h off | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 2 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 9 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 5 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 1.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 25 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 22 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 1.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 1.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 25 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 24 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.3m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 8 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 6 ENE off | 1.0m |
| 5 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 6 NE off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 6 NNE off | 1.4m |
| 7 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 7 N off | 1.4m |
| 8 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 7 N off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 13s | 2 NNW off | 0.8m |
| 10 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 3 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 6 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 9 SSE on | -0.1m |
| 1 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 11 SSE on | -0.3m |
| 2 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 4 SE cross | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 5 ESE cross | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 8 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 5 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 12 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 10 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 11 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 8 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 14 E cross | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 8 E off | 0.7m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 10 E cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 16 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 13 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 2 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 15 ESE cross | 0.2m |
About Tampah
Tampah es un beach break tranquilo en la costa de Lombok que ofrece un entorno acogedor para principiantes que dan sus primeros pasos en el océano. El fondo arenoso elimina gran parte del peligro asociado a los spots de Lombok con arrecifes, y las olas suaves y perdonadoras son ideales para aprender a hacer el pop up y encontrar el equilibrio. La playa en sí es tranquila y poco concurrida, lo que da a los nuevos surfistas plenty de espacio para practicar sin presión. Una opción sólida para los primeros días de un surf trip antes de enfrentarse a los arrecifes más exigentes de la isla.
Local knowledge
El fondo arenoso mantiene bajo el peligro de arrecife, pero atento a las corrientes de resaca más fuertes de lo esperado que pueden formarse a lo largo de la playa, especialmente con swells más grandes — los principiantes deben aprender a identificar los canales más oscuros y agitados entre los bancos de arena, y salir de una rip current remando en paralelo a la orilla en lugar de contra ella. De vez en cuando pueden aparecer erizos de mar en zonas poco profundas cerca de la orilla, así que arrastra los pies en las aguas bajas en lugar de pisarcon fuerza. El tráfico de embarcaciones es mínimo, pero los barcos de pesca locales operan a lo largo de este tramo de costa, así que mantente atento al remar hacia afuera.
Desde Kuta Lombok, dirígete hacia el oeste por la carretera costera en dirección a Selong Belanak y busca el desvío hacia Tampah — la playa está a un corto paseo por un camino arenoso desde donde puedes aparcar en el borde de la carretera o cerca de algún warung local. La entrada es directa desde la playa; elige un canal arenoso entre los bancos de arena para el paddle out más fácil, y sal de la misma forma aprovechando una ola para llegar al tramo de arena que hayas elegido.
Un longboard o un mini-mal ancho y de alto volumen (8–9 ft) es ideal aquí — la máxima flotabilidad y estabilidad para aprender a hacer el pop up en las olas lentas y suaves. En los raros días de swell más grande, un funboard o un mid-length también funcionará bien; deja el shortboard en casa a menos que quieras entretenerte entre sesiones de nivel principiante.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Tampah vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampah Best now this spot | 2.3m | 2.2m 13s | 8 off | Epic |
| 3 km away | 2.3m | 2.2m 13s | 12 cross | Epic |
| 4 km away | 2.3m | 2.2m 13s | 12 cross | Epic |
| 8 km away | 2.0m | 1.9m 13s | 12 cross | Epic |
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Surfing in Lombok
Full Lombok surf guide →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.