Spot Guide · Lombok
One of the longest left-hand point breaks on the planet — a grinding barrel that runs down a remote Bangko-Bangko reef for hundreds of metres when SW swell, SE wind, and tide align.
Conditions
Modelled swell, wind, tide, and a seven-day outlook. This is a forecast, not a live observation at the reef.
One of the longest left-hand point breaks on the planet — a grinding barrel that runs down a remote Bangko-Bangko reef for hundreds of metres when SW swell, SE wind, and tide align. World-class and notoriously fickle; when it’s on, expect crowds and a serious local lineup.
Expert only when it’s on — long, shallow, and unforgiving. Fickle windows mean many trips wait; do not treat it as a guaranteed session.
Board & level fit
Longboard · medium confidence
Fast, hollow reef sections and a shallow take-off make a longboard an unsuitable default.
Only consider equipment with local guidance in unusually small, clean windows.
Mid Length · medium confidence
The wave’s speed, shallow reef and tide sensitivity make a mid-length a poor default choice.
Do not generalise a rare small-day window to the main wave.
Shortboard · high confidence
A performance shortboard matches the wave's speed and power.
Extremely shallow reef and tide sensitivity make this a high-consequence wave.
Intermediate · medium confidence
Only suitable for confident surfers in gentler windows.
Extremely shallow reef and tide sensitivity make this a high-consequence wave.
Advanced · high confidence
The wave's pace, reef and consequence favour advanced surfers.
Extremely shallow reef and tide sensitivity make this a high-consequence wave.
Expert · medium confidence
Heavy or fast sections can require expert judgement.
Extremely shallow reef and tide sensitivity make this a high-consequence wave.
This is evidence-led discovery guidance, not a safety rating. Swell, tide, wind, reef depth, and section choice can change the fit.
Shallow sharp reef and long hold-downs, Strong currents on solid swell, Crowds and intense localism when it’s firing, Remote access — medical care is far, Fickle conditions — many days are unmakeable. Respect the pecking order and give way to locals who surf here daily. See our surf etiquette guide →