:: PT. Lombok Tropic Holidays Indonesia ::
Lombok has a great variety
of waves that work on all swell and wind conditions.
It's right next to Bali, yet far less crowded. The book
tells you where to stay
cheaply
close to the best fun waves, and where to go when the
swell gets up and you're ready to tackle hollow overhead
barrels. Lombok's Gili Islands offer a peaceful escape
for a bit of snorkelling and partying too.
Lombok has been an ideal
surfing destination for years. Surfers, especially those
that come to Indonesia to surf and are prepared to
venture further than Bali, which is being, consumed by
its own crowds, will discover Lombok rewarding beyond
all expectations.
Lombok surfing is less crowd and its good starting point
to search secrete spots on east of Indonesia as its
neighbor island is Sumbawa where you will find super
suck, Yoyo's or Lakey pipe in Dompu region.
This island, which measures about 80 kilometers nor
th
to south and about 70 kilometers east to west, is a much
drier and tougher island than generally verdant Bali.
This is perhaps why the Sasak (most of population's
ethnic group) name for Lombok is Bumi Gora, which
literally means "The Dry Farmland". The most awesome
physical attraction on Lombok is Indonesia's tallest
volcano, the 3726 meter high Gunung Rinjani.
Lombok's waves, most of which are concentrated on the
island's West Coast and along a south coast ragged with
bays, beaches and dramatic headlands. You wont find as
many surf spots on Lombok as you can ride on Bali, but
they are usually less crowded and physically more
beautiful as natural locations. One particular place,
known to locals as Bangko-Bangko (but to surfers the
world over as Desert Point), is one of the world's
premier left hand surf spots when it's working. This
impulsive, but perfect and long point break requires
a swell of good direction and size to fire, but given
those requirements it more than produces the barelling
goods. Desert starts off small at the take-off, then, as
it winds down the reef, the wave will increase in size
and barrel on down the line. There are other waves in
this southern region and even some in the Gilis, though
normally on solid swells.
Lombok Surf Breaks
Desert Point
As with many
waves in Indo the tides plays a big role at Deserts. At
high tide it can appear 2-3' and quite fat....then as
the tide goes out it begins to fire often turning into
5-6' left hand pits. The reef is quite shallow and
booties are a must. The rip is very strong here and it
can hold up to a 10ft swell. A serious wave...but
serious fun once you get it wired.
Southern Lombok
Note: In mid to
late season it can be impossible to go this way as wind
and swell make it too dangerous - it is at the Captain's
discretion as to the best and safest route.
Belongas Bay
A long bay with
lots of potential. Mainly best in the early seaon before
the winds become too strong. Several rights and left
setup depending on the size and direction of the swell.
Selong Belanak also know as
Mawi
Mawi needs at least 3 foot of ocean swell to work. Some
swells will offer a left and right hand peak and can
probably handle up to 6'. This break is not so tide
dependant but can get very very sucky at low tide. It is
a beautiflly scenic spot and worth a walk on the beach.
Keep and eye out for moneys on the headland.
Kuta Beach
Kuta is about the
only place along the south coast offering accommodation
and restaurants - a good spot to stop for a bit of party
action! The bay offers a left reef break that is best at
4-6' but sometimes to be a bit sectiony. There is a
right there also but it is inconsistent although there
are stories that in the right swell and wind conditions
it can be epic.
Grupuk Bay
A nice bay setup with a left one side and right the
other and a peak in the middle. On bigger swells the
bommie is also rideable. The right hand point is
probably the pick with long bowling waves. Watch the
bommie for indications of the sets....don't get caught
inside otherwise it is a long long paddle!
Ekas
Another nice bay setup which requires a fair bit of sell
to turn on. Outside Ekkas is long left with some fast
hollow sections. Inside Ekkas is right but needs more
swell to break. Best at mid tide.
LOMBOK
AND SUMBAWA CAR RENTAL
We can arrange your surfing
expedition by land with car rental, we have several car
to provide in this adventures and list as follow:
|
No |
Car Type and Capacity |
Lombok Island |
Sumbawa Island |
|
01 |
Kijang Max 05
Surfer |
Rp. 650.000/Day |
Rp. 750.000/Day |
|
02 |
APV Max 05
Surfer |
Rp. 700.000/Day
|
Rp. 800.000/Day |
|
03 |
Xenia Max 04
Surfer |
Rp. 600.000/Day |
Rp. 700.000/Day |
|
04 |
Avansa max 04
Surfer |
Rp. 600.000/Day |
Rp. 700.000/Day |
Price above included:
Driver, Fuel. Driver Accommodation and Meals but does
not including ferry crossing to Lombok with extra charge
for the car into the ferry.
Come and Discover Indonesia Islands with us!
