Desert Point
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 7 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 3 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 24 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 23 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 22 km/h cross | 1.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 26 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 26 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 24 km/h cross | -0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 4 NE off | 1.1m |
| 6 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 7 NNW off | 1.3m |
| 7 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 8 NW cross | 1.3m |
| 8 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 8 NW off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 4 WNW cross | 1.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 2 W cross | 0.7m |
| 11 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 3 SW on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 4 WSW on | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 6 WSW on | 0.0m |
| 2 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 3 SW on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 3 S on | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 4 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 5 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 7 SE cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 7 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 7 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 10 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 9 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 14 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 10 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 12 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 13 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 12 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 16 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 1 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 11s | 16 ESE cross | 0.4m |
About Desert Point
Desert Point, yang juga dikenal sebagai Bangko Bangko, dianggap oleh banyak orang sebagai salah satu left terbaik di dunia. Terletak di sudut barat daya Lombok yang terpencil, ombak ini pecah dengan kesempurnaan yang hampir tidak nyata, menghasilkan barrel yang panjang, berongga, dan sangat cepat di atas terumbu yang tajam dan sangat dangkal. Ini adalah tempat untuk peselancar tingkat lanjut dan profesional, bukan hanya karena tingkat teknis yang dibutuhkan ombak, tetapi juga karena lingkungannya: terisolasi, alami, dan tanpa fasilitas jika Anda tidak siap. Ini adalah pengalaman berselancar yang intens, baik secara fisik maupun mental, dan itulah sebabnya tempat ini ada dalam daftar ombak impian setiap peselancar tube serius.
Local knowledge
Sangat dangkal, terumbu karang hidup yang tajam seperti pisau yang semakin kering dan berbahaya semakin jauh Anda pergi — jatuh di bagian "Grower" dan barrel dalam secara rutin meninggalkan peselancar dengan luka terumbu yang dalam, dan cedera serius di sini adalah risiko nyata mengingat seberapa terpencil tempat ini. Ada arus kuat yang mengalir di sepanjang terumbu yang menarik Anda ke arah dalam yang kering, jadi ini adalah pertempuran mendayung yang konstan. Pada hari-hari terbaik, lineup menjadi ramai dan tegang, dan infeksi akibat luka terumbu hampir dijamin tanpa pembersihan yang segera dan menyeluruh.
Bangko Bangko terletak di sudut barat daya Lombok yang terpencil — baik perjalanan panjang dan kasar menuju titik (4WD atau skuter di jalur yang tidak jelas) atau, lebih umum, charter perahu/surf dari Bali atau menginap di salah satu kamp dasar tepat di atas pecahan ombak. Anda mendayung keluar dari rak batu/terumbu di depan kamp; atur waktu masuk Anda dari batu dengan set ombak, dan keluar dengan cara yang sama sebelum ombak melingkari terumbu dalam yang kering. Tidak ada infrastruktur yang nyata — bawa semuanya, termasuk kotak P3K, dan ketahui bahwa bantuan medis yang tepat terdekat berjarak beberapa jam.
Ini adalah barrel yang cepat, berongga, dan mengalir, jadi gunakan papan yang memiliki daya dorong dan kecepatan — papan barrel yang ditarik (pikirkan 6'2"–6'8" tergantung ukuran) yang menjaga garis tinggi dan membawa Anda melalui bagian tube yang panjang. Pada hari-hari yang lebih besar dan lebih berat, gunakan papan step-up/semi-gun kecil, dan bawa lebih banyak papan daripada yang Anda pikirkan akan Anda butuhkan karena terumbu dapat merusaknya.
heavy — respect the lineup, locals first.
Where to go now
Desert Point vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Point Best now this spot | 2.3m | 2.3m 12s | 6 cross | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.9m | 2.8m 12s | 11 cross | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.7m | 2.7m 12s | 11 cross | Epic |
| 24 km away | 2.7m | 2.6m 13s | 9 cross | Epic |
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Newbro Surfing Nusa Lembongan
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With a huge wall of glowing reviews, Newbro is a popular and energetic surf operation serving the Lombok scene. Whether you're a complete newbie or looking to step things up, expect upbeat coaching and plenty of stoke.
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Born to Surf Academy,Senggigi Lombok
★ 5.0Senggigi, Kec. Batu Layar, Kabupaten Lombok Barat, Senggigi, Kec. Batu Layar, Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Bar. 83355, Indonesia
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Ocean Earth Surf School Lombok
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Nemo's Surf School, Senggigi Lombok
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Young surf school
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A small, personable school on the Lombok coast, Young Surf School keeps lessons relaxed and approachable — a nice low-key option for first-timers and those still building their confidence.
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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.