🇮🇩 LOMBOK, INDONESIA
Desert Point
The most perfect left barrel in Indonesia
SMALL
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
4ft waves — but short 7s period indicates wind swell, expect choppy conditions — but swell direction is marginal for this spot — Clean 15mph offshore winds grooming the surface
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's SMALL
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 159° — close to but not perfectly aligned with ideal 215°. Spot will work but not at its best.
Swell Period
7s — this is wind chop, not groundswell. Waves will be weak and disorganized.
Wind
15mph offshore — strong offshore, may cause waves to stand up late
Season
July is peak season for this spot
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
3.6ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
7s
✗ Wind swell
Wind
15mph
SE
OFFSHORE
Water
82°F
Boardshorts
Swell Direction
55%
Wind Direction
100%
Primary Swell
2.4ft @ 5.3s
SSE 159°
Secondary Swell
1.6ft @ 11.6s
SSW 213°
9 Day Outlook
3.6ft
TODAY
Jul 28
(7s)
3.8ft
TMRW
Jul 29
(9s)
3.8ft
THU
Jul 30
(9s)
3.5ft
FRI
Jul 31
(11s)
3.1ft
SAT
Aug 1
(12s)
3.7ft
SUN
Aug 2
(14s)
3.8ft
MON
Aug 3
(14s)
3.9ft
TUE
Aug 4
(14s)
4.9ft
WED
Aug 5
(16s)
Best this week: SUN Aug 2 — 3.7ft
Best next week: WED Aug 5 — 4.9ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)3.5ft
ICON (35%)3.6ft
GFS (20%)No data
Model confidence80%
Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS
About
Desert Point on the remote western tip of Lombok is widely considered one of the most perfect left-hand barrels in the world. A shallow reef that produces long, hollow tubes in crystal clear water — when it fires it is absolutely world class. Getting there is an adventure in itself.
The Break
The main Desert Point reef — a long, hollow left that barrels through multiple sections. Take off on the peak and thread the tube as long as possible.
Ideal Conditions
SW swell 5-8ft, light SE trade winds, mid to high tide
Best Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Best months highlighted · Current: Jul
Trip Planner
Desert Point Quick Hit
Weekend · 3 Days
Friday
Fly into Lombok (LOP). Long drive to the western tip of the island — hire a driver. Basic accommodation near the break.
Saturday
Full day Desert Point if conditions are on. This place only works properly on the right swell.
Sunday
Morning session, drive back to the airport, fly home.
Lombok Surf Week
Full Week · 7 Days
Day 1
Arrive Lombok, travel to Desert Point.
Day 2
Full day Desert Point — multiple sessions.
Day 3
Rest day if swell drops. Explore the area by scooter.
Day 4
Desert Point again if swell returns.
Day 5
Drive to Kuta Lombok — beautiful beaches and fun beach break.
Day 6
Explore Lombok — different vibe to Bali, more authentic.
Day 7
Fly home from LOP.
Local Knowledge
01
Desert Point only works on proper SW swell — check forecasts obsessively before committing to the trip.
02
The accommodation is very basic — camp or stay in simple bungalows.
03
Bring all supplies from Mataram — there is almost nothing near the break.
04
Booties are essential — the reef is very sharp.
05
The drive from the airport takes 2-3 hours on rough roads — hire a reliable driver.
Best Window
Day 9 · Aug 5
4.9ft @ 16s
FIRING
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$1050
Hotel per night~$25
Weekend est.~$1125
5 day est.~$1175
Week est.~$1225