Belongas Bay surf

Belongas Bay

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Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Lombok now Ekas Outside Epic · 2.1m @ 12s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
2.3m
Swell
2.0m
12s · SSW
Period
12s
Wind
21 km/h
ESE · gust 43
Cross-shore
Water
29°C
Air
27°C

Surf report

Tide falling · Low 3:00 PM -0.7m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 2.3 m
2.0m 12s SSW
16 km/h cross
1.3m
9 AM 2.3 m
2.0m 12s SSW
21 km/h cross
1.6m
12 PM 2.3 m
1.9m 12s SSW
21 km/h cross
0.3m
3 PM 2.2 m
1.9m 12s SSW
17 km/h cross
-0.7m
6 PM 2.1 m
1.9m 12s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.1m
Best session today
1 PM–3 PM
Cross-shore 1.9m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.5 3.0 9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM12 AM3 AM6 AM

Tide

Low 3:00 PM · -0.7m High 9:00 PM · 1.0m Low 3:00 AM · -0.1m High 9:00 AM · 1.8m
L 3 PM H 9 PM L 3 AM H 9 AM L 4 PM H 10 PM L 3 AM 9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM9 AM3 PM9 PM3 AM

7-day outlook

Best days
Sun, Jun 14
2.1–2.3m
Mon, Jun 15
1.8–2.1m
Tue, Jun 16
1.5–1.8m
Wed, Jun 17 Best
1.5–1.6m
Thu, Jun 18
1.6–1.7m
Fri, Jun 19
1.5–1.6m
Sat, Jun 20
1.6–1.7m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
9 AM 2.3m 2.0m SSW 12s 21 ESE cross 1.6m
10 AM 2.3m 2.0m SSW 12s 22 ESE cross 1.3m
11 AM 2.3m 1.9m SSW 12s 21 ESE cross 0.8m
12 PM 2.3m 1.9m SSW 12s 21 SE cross 0.3m
1 PM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 12s 20 SE cross -0.2m
2 PM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 12s 18 SE cross -0.5m
3 PM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 12s 17 SE cross -0.7m
4 PM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 12s 18 ESE cross -0.6m
5 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 17 ESE cross -0.3m
6 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 17 ESE cross 0.1m
7 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 19 ESE cross 0.5m
8 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 20 ESE cross 0.8m
9 PM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 19 ESE cross 1.0m
10 PM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 12s 19 ESE cross 0.9m
11 PM 2.2m 1.9m SSW 12s 18 ESE cross 0.7m
12 AM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 18 ESE cross 0.5m
1 AM 2.1m 1.9m SSW 12s 18 ESE cross 0.2m
2 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 12s 17 ESE cross -0.0m
3 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 12s 16 ESE cross -0.1m
4 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 11s 17 ESE cross 0.1m
5 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 11s 17 ESE cross 0.5m
6 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 11s 16 ESE cross 0.9m
7 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 11s 16 ESE cross 1.4m
8 AM 2.1m 1.8m SSW 11s 18 ESE cross 1.7m

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

The reef at Belongas is extremely shallow and lined with sharp, live coral — a wipeout at the wrong moment can mean serious lacerations or worse. A notorious, powerful rip runs along the reef that can sweep unprepared surfers into the impact zone or toward the rocks; knowing how to read and use it is essential. Oceanic whitetip sharks have been sighted in the bay, an added risk worth taking seriously at this remote, deep-water location.

Getting there

Belongas Bay sits in the remote south of Lombok — take the road toward Sekotong and follow signs toward Belongas village; a basic warung near the bay serves as a landmark and informal staging point. The wave is best reached by paddling out through the channel on the east side of the reef; study the rip before entry as it can be used to assist the paddle-out but will punish the unwary on the way back in. A boat assist from a local fisherman or surf boat is a smart option on bigger days, making channel drops and safe exits far more manageable.

Board

On standard 4–6 ft days bring a performance shortboard or a slightly thicker step-up (6'2"–6'6") that can handle fast, hollow sections and late take-offs over shallow reef. When Belongas is pushing 6–8 ft and above, move into a proper step-up or semi-gun (6'6"–7'2") — this wave gets thick and consequential fast, and you need the paddle power and hold to match it.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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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.