Are Guling Left surf

Are Guling Left

Intermediate
Reef break · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Lombok now Are Guling Good · 1.4m @ 10s View →
Conditions right now
Good
Wave
1.4m
Swell
1.3m
10s · SSW
Period
10s
Wind
14 km/h
SE · gust 27
Cross-shore
Water
26°C
Air
25°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 7:00 AM 1.0m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.5 m
1.4m 9s SSW
13 km/h cross
0.9m
9 AM 1.6 m
1.5m 9s SSW
16 km/h cross
0.7m
12 PM 1.7 m
1.5m 9s SSW
19 km/h on
-0.1m
3 PM 1.7 m
1.5m 9s SSW
20 km/h on
-0.4m
6 PM 1.7 m
1.4m 9s SSW
17 km/h cross
0.3m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 1.4m swell @ 9s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.3 2.5 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 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 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Tue, Sep 8
1.4–1.8m
Wed, Sep 9
1.5–1.8m
Thu, Sep 10 Best
1.4–1.5m
Fri, Sep 11 Best
1.4–1.5m
Sat, Sep 12
1.3–1.5m
Sun, Sep 13 Best
1.5–1.8m
Mon, Sep 14
1.7–1.8m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 10s 14 SE cross 0.2m
1 AM 1.5m 1.3m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.3m
2 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.3m
3 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 0.5m
4 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 0.6m
5 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.8m
6 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.9m
7 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 1.0m
8 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 14 SE cross 0.9m
9 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 16 SE cross 0.7m
10 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.5m
11 AM 1.6m 1.5m SSW 9s 19 SE on 0.1m
12 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 19 SSE on -0.1m
1 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 19 SSE on -0.4m
2 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 20 SSE on -0.5m
3 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 20 SSE on -0.4m
4 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 20 SE on -0.2m
5 PM 1.7m 1.5m SSW 9s 19 SE cross 0.0m
6 PM 1.7m 1.4m SSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.3m
7 PM 1.8m 1.4m SSW 9s 17 SE cross 0.6m
8 PM 1.8m 1.4m SSW 9s 16 SE cross 0.7m
9 PM 1.8m 1.4m SSW 9s 15 SE cross 0.7m
10 PM 1.8m 1.4m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.6m
11 PM 1.8m 1.3m SSW 9s 13 SE cross 0.4m

About Are Guling Left

Are Guling Left is a reef break on Lombok's developing surf coast that serves up consistent left-hand waves in a far less crowded setting than Bali. The wave offers good length and shape on a solid swell, with open faces that suit intermediate surfers looking to practise longer rides and linking turns. The reef is relatively accessible, though care is needed at lower tides. The surrounding scenery and uncrowded water make it well worth seeking out.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The reef is shallow and sharp at lower tides — wipeouts can result in nasty coral scrapes, and sea urchins are present in crevices near the entry zone, so booties are worth considering. A moderate rip runs along the reef's edge on bigger swells, which can push you wide of the channel if you're not paying attention. Boat traffic from fishing vessels and the occasional dive/snorkel trip operates in the area, so stay alert when paddling out.

Getting there

Are Guling is on Lombok's west coast — head south from Senggigi through the coastal villages and follow the road signs toward Are Guling; you can park near the local warung at the clifftop or roadside. Paddle out via the channel on the right side of the break where the reef deepens, and use the same channel to exit — avoid scrambling over the reef at low tide. It's a short paddle to the lineup once you've found the channel.

Board

A mid-length or performance shortboard in the 6'2"–6'8" range suits the wave well on a standard swell, giving you enough foam to link the longer sections. On smaller, slower days a fish or fun shape will help you generate speed across the open face; bring a step-up if a solid 4–6 ft swell is forecast.

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.