🇮🇩 LOMBOK, INDONESIA
Desert Point
The most perfect left barrel in Indonesia
FAIR
Live Conditions
Conditions Summary
4ft waves — with 10s mixed swell — hitting at the ideal angle — Clean 4mph offshore winds grooming the surface — Note: this is outside the peak season for this spot
LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Why it's FAIR
Swell Direction
Primary swell is 204° — matches the ideal 215° window for this spot
Swell Period
10s — solid groundswell. Waves will have real energy and organization.
Wind
4mph offshore — clean, grooming the wave face
Season
October is shoulder season — spot can still work but swells are less consistent
Data Confidence
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
At the Break
4.1ft
LOW CONFIDENCE
Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby
Period
10s
Mid-period
Wind
4mph
SE
OFFSHORE
Water
84°F
Boardshorts
Swell Direction
100%
Wind Direction
100%
Primary Swell
4.2ft @ 8.2s
SSW 204°
Secondary Swell
0.1ft @ 3.9s
NNE 26°
9 Day Outlook
4.3ft
TODAY
Oct 27
(10s)
3.3ft
TMRW
Oct 28
(9s)
2.9ft
THU
Oct 29
(8s)
2.9ft
FRI
Oct 30
(9s)
2.8ft
SAT
Oct 31
(9s)
3.1ft
SUN
Nov 1
(10s)
3.7ft
MON
Nov 2
(11s)
3.7ft
TUE
Nov 3
(11s)
3.3ft
WED
Nov 4
(11s)
Best this week: today — 4.3ft
Best next week: TUE Nov 3 — 3.7ft
Model Breakdown
ECMWF (45%)4.0ft
ICON (35%)4.2ft
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
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Best months highlighted · Current: Oct
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 1 · Oct 27
4.3ft @ 10s
GOOD
Trip Cost Estimate
Flights from NYC~$1050
Hotel per night~$25
Weekend est.~$1125
5 day est.~$1175
Week est.~$1225