Serangan / Serenting surf

Serangan / Serenting

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Lombok now Are Guling Good · 1.4m @ 9s View →
Conditions right now
Fair
Wave
1.2m
Swell
1.0m
10s · SSW
Period
10s
Wind
13 km/h
SE · gust 24
Cross-shore
Water
26°C
Air
24°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 7:00 AM 1.0m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.3 m
1.1m 9s SSW
13 km/h cross
0.9m
9 AM 1.4 m
1.2m 10s SSW
15 km/h cross
0.7m
12 PM 1.4 m
1.2m 10s SSW
20 km/h on
-0.1m
3 PM 1.5 m
1.2m 10s SSW
20 km/h on
-0.4m
6 PM 1.5 m
1.2m 9s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.3m
Best session today
7 AM–9 AM
Cross-shore 1.2m swell @ 10s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 2 AM5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 2 AM5 AM8 AM11 AM2 PM5 PM8 PM11 PM

Tide

High 7:00 AM · 1.0m Low 2:00 PM · -0.5m High 9:00 PM · 0.7m Low 2:00 AM · -0.0m
H 7 AM L 2 PM H 9 PM L 2 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM 2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM2 AM8 AM2 PM8 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Sep 8
1.2–1.6m
Wed, Sep 9 Best
1.4–1.6m
Thu, Sep 10
1.3–1.3m
Fri, Sep 11 Best
1.2–1.3m
Sat, Sep 12
1.2–1.3m
Sun, Sep 13 Best
1.3–1.6m
Mon, Sep 14
1.5–1.6m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
2 AM 1.2m 1.0m SSW 10s 13 SE cross 0.3m
3 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 10s 13 SE cross 0.5m
4 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 10s 13 SE cross 0.6m
5 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 9s 12 SE cross 0.8m
6 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.9m
7 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 1.0m
8 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 10s 14 SE cross 0.9m
9 AM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 10s 15 SE cross 0.7m
10 AM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 10s 18 SE cross 0.5m
11 AM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 10s 19 SE on 0.1m
12 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 10s 20 SSE on -0.1m
1 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 10s 21 SSE on -0.4m
2 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 10s 21 SSE on -0.5m
3 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 10s 20 SSE on -0.4m
4 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 10s 20 SSE on -0.2m
5 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 9s 19 SSE on 0.0m
6 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.3m
7 PM 1.5m 1.2m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.6m
8 PM 1.6m 1.2m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.7m
9 PM 1.6m 1.2m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.7m
10 PM 1.6m 1.2m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.6m
11 PM 1.6m 1.2m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 0.4m
12 AM 1.6m 1.1m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.2m
1 AM 1.6m 1.1m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 0.0m

About Serangan / Serenting

Serangan — also known as Serenting — is an intermediate reef break on Lombok's south coast that offers fun, workable waves without the intensity of the more exposed outer reefs. The wave breaks with a reasonable amount of wall, giving surfers the chance to practice turns and build flow on a variety of swell sizes. It handles a moderate swell well and is a solid option when bigger spots are maxing out. A good all-rounder for intermediates looking to log time on a real reef.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow at low tide and unforgiving on wipeouts — reef booties are strongly recommended and sea urchins are common in the cracks, so shuffle your feet on entry and exit. A cross-shore rip runs along the reef edge on bigger swells, so know your channel and don't let it pull you out of position. Boat and fishing vessel traffic passes through the area, so stay aware when paddling out.

Getting there

From Kuta Lombok, head east along the coastal road toward Gerupuk and look for the Serenting turn-off; local warungs near the beach make a handy landmark. You can paddle out directly through the channel on the inside — time your entry for a lull and aim to exit via the same channel rather than scrambling over the reef. On smaller swells the paddle out is straightforward; on bigger days consider negotiating a short jukung (outrigger) ride from the beach with one of the local fishermen.

Board

A versatile shortboard or a mid-length in the 7'0"–7'6" range covers most conditions here and suits the wave's workable walls perfectly. On smaller, mushier days a fish or hybrid will keep you generating speed; when a solid south swell fills in, step up to a performance shortboard with a bit more volume to handle the steeper sections.

Localism

moderate — be polite, wait your turn.

Where to go now

Serangan / Serenting vs. nearby, live
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Serangan / Serenting
this spot
1.2m
1.0m 10s
13 cross
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3 km away
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1.3m 9s
13 cross
Good
3 km away
1.2m
1.0m 10s
13 cross
Fair
4 km away
1.4m
1.3m 9s
13 cross
Good

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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.