Gerupuk surf

Gerupuk

Intermediate
Reef break Β· Crowded Β· Best: Mayo a octubre Β· All tides
Working best in Lombok now Are Guling Epic Β· 2.1m @ 13s View β†’
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.6m
Swell
1.4m
13s Β· SSW
Period
13s
Wind
10 km/h
E Β· gust 8
Cross-shore
Water
29Β°C
Air
26Β°C

Surf report

Tide rising Β· High 6:00 AM 1.4m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.6 m
1.4m 12s SSW
2 km/h off
1.4m
9 AM 1.5 m
1.4m 12s SSW
2 km/h on
0.9m
12 PM 1.5 m
1.3m 12s SSW
11 km/h on
-0.1m
3 PM 1.5 m
1.3m 12s SSW
12 km/h cross
-0.1m
6 PM 1.4 m
1.2m 12s SSW
14 km/h cross
0.7m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Offshore 1.4m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 20 40 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

High 6:00 AM Β· 1.4m Low 1:00 PM Β· -0.3m High 7:00 PM Β· 0.9m Low 1:00 AM Β· 0.1m
H 6 AM L 1 PM H 7 PM L 1 AM H 7 AM L 2 PM H 8 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Fri, Jun 12 Best
1.4–1.6m
Sat, Jun 13
1.4–1.5m
Sun, Jun 14
1.4–1.5m
Mon, Jun 15
1.3–1.4m
Tue, Jun 16
1.1–1.3m
Wed, Jun 17
1.0–1.1m
Thu, Jun 18
1.1–1.1m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 13s 10 E cross 0.1m
1 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 13s 5 ENE off 0.2m
2 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 13s 4 NNE off 0.4m
3 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 13s 2 N off 0.7m
4 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 13s 3 N off 1.0m
5 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 12s 2 NNW off 1.3m
6 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 12s 2 NNW off 1.4m
7 AM 1.6m 1.4m SSW 12s 3 NNW off 1.4m
8 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 12s 3 NW cross 1.2m
9 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 12s 2 S on 0.9m
10 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 12s 6 SSE on 0.5m
11 AM 1.5m 1.4m SSW 12s 8 SSE on 0.1m
12 PM 1.5m 1.3m SSW 12s 11 SSE on -0.1m
1 PM 1.5m 1.3m SSW 12s 13 SE cross -0.3m
2 PM 1.5m 1.3m SSW 12s 10 ESE cross -0.3m
3 PM 1.5m 1.3m SSW 12s 12 SE cross -0.1m
4 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 12s 11 ESE cross 0.2m
5 PM 1.4m 1.3m SSW 12s 8 ESE cross 0.5m
6 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 12s 14 SE cross 0.7m
7 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 12s 13 ESE cross 0.9m
8 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 12s 15 ESE cross 0.9m
9 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 11s 14 ESE cross 0.7m
10 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 11s 15 ESE cross 0.5m
11 PM 1.4m 1.2m SSW 11s 16 ESE cross 0.3m

About Gerupuk

Gerupuk is a large bay located east of Kuta Lombok, famous for its five different peaks accessible only by boat. This place offers waves year-round, good local infrastructure, and an authentically surfer vibe, ideal for both beginners and advanced surfers looking for consistency and easy access. From the shore, daily boat trips are organized to the different waves, which vary in size, power, and difficulty. It's a perfect training ground for improving technique, learning to read the sea, and surfing without worrying about the crowd or a dangerous reef.

Local knowledge

Hazards

Most of Gerupuk's peaks break over reef, but it's generally more forgiving than the heavy slabs further west β€” the main concerns are shallow live coral and urchins at low tide (especially on the inside at Kids Point/Inside and over the rocky bottom at Don-Don), so booties are smart. The bay sees a lot of boat traffic ferrying surfers and tide-driven currents that can pull you toward the channel, so stay aware of taxi boats sitting in the lineup. Outside Right (Outside Gerupuk) gets more power and a faster drop when the swell is up, which is where intermediates get caught inside.

Getting there

Drive to Gerupuk village east of Kuta Lombok, park near the waterfront warungs and fishing boats, and negotiate a boat taxi from the beach β€” all five peaks are boat-access only and the ride out is 5-15 minutes depending on the wave. Arrange a pickup time with your boatman, and use the boat to enter and exit the lineup rather than paddling the long, current-prone channel. There are plenty of warungs, surf schools and board rental on the beach, so it's an easy logistics day.

Board

Bring your everyday shortboard for the punchier days at Outside Right; on the smaller, fatter inside peaks like Kids Point a fish or groveler will keep you flowing. Step up half a foot if a real swell fills in on the outside, but most days an all-rounder is plenty.

Localism

mellow β€” relaxed vibe.

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Insider Surf | Gerupuk - Lombok

Insider Surf | Gerupuk - Lombok

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Based at Gerupuk β€” one of Lombok's most versatile bays with breaks for every tide and level β€” Insider Surf is well placed to guide everyone from raw beginners to surfers chasing more serious sections. A strong choice if you want local know-how and room to progress.

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Turmuzi Surf Gerupuk - Lombok Surf Lessons

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A friendly Gerupuk-based outfit run by local surfers who know the bay's mellow reef breaks inside out. With consistently glowing reviews, it's a solid pick for first-timers and improvers wanting patient, personal coaching just off Lombok's south coast.

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Gerupuk Alon Surf School

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Tucked beside the protected waves of Gerupuk Bay, Alon offers approachable lessons in one of Lombok's most beginner-friendly setups. Ideal for those finding their feet and building confidence before stepping up to faster sections.

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Semeton Surf Lombok

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Semeton β€” meaning 'family' in the local tongue β€” brings a warm, community feel to learning at Gerupuk's forgiving reef breaks. A good match for beginners and intermediates who want a relaxed, no-pressure session.

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Surfing in Lombok

Full Lombok surf guide β†’

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 β€” 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 β€” 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.

πŸ›΅Getting around

A scooter is the default way to explore Lombok's surf coast β€” 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 β€” Mawi, Gerupuk, Seger, Are Guling and Desert Point β€” fires.