Gday everyone
looking to head over to Bali end of Oct - mid Nov to either Lembongan or Lombok
sort of a last minute Getway :) before the full wet season kicks in.
I've heard its ok that time of year for a SUP surf keen to hear what everyone thinks and if anyone has been to Lembongan surfed at playgrounds or anywhere else ? or if you think Lombok would be better


thanks

Lards

I surfed both in April and you can't go wrong in either
Lembongan I rented a board rom Eddys and he had sunova and starboard for rent
Shipwrecks was great with a long wave right hand and dependent on the tide a steep fast take off
lacerations was also fun and a bit more tide dependent . Lembongan was easy access on the boat from sanur with plenty of accomodation choices and restaurants and beach clubs The snorkelling was also great
my wide doesn't surf but loved lembongan
I then went to Lombok with my son and we stayed at Heaven on the planet surfing inside and outside Ekkas the first four days were average surf but the last four were great early and late were best as a lot of other boats came from all around throughout the day
there is not a great else to do from Heaven on th planet but we surfed twice a day so didn't care
their was snorkelling (but it didn't compare to Lembongan ) they also had a great board shop so you could walk in each day and choose which board you wanted and the boat took you to the reef you wanted to go to
you will have a great trip at either and I'm just jealous I am not going back again this year

Scotchman72 said..

dutchy2464 said..
I surfed both in April and you can't go wrong in either
Lembongan I rented a board rom Eddys and he had sunova and starboard for rent
Shipwrecks was great with a long wave right hand and dependent on the tide a steep fast take off
lacerations was also fun and a bit more tide dependent . Lembongan was easy access on the boat from sanur with plenty of accomodation choices and restaurants and beach clubs The snorkelling was also great
my wide doesn't surf but loved lembongan
I then went to Lombok with my son and we stayed at Heaven on the planet surfing inside and outside Ekkas the first four days were average surf but the last four were great early and late were best as a lot of other boats came from all around throughout the day
there is not a great else to do from Heaven on th planet but we surfed twice a day so didn't care
their was snorkelling (but it didn't compare to Lembongan ) they also had a great board shop so you could walk in each day and choose which board you wanted and the boat took you to the reef you wanted to go to
you will have a great trip at either and I'm just jealous I am not going back again this year

thanks for the response Dutchy
sounds like Lembongan was a great spot to keep the wife happy while catching a few waves :)
funny you mention Eddys his board hire was the first one i seen looks like theres a good range of boards
hopefully Oct-Nov the winds arent to bad
did you surf at playgrounds as well ?

Forgot to ask has anyone got recommendations on best places to stay at lembongan & Lombok

thanks

dutchy2464 said..

Scotchman72 said..

dutchy2464 said..
I surfed both in April and you can't go wrong in either
Lembongan I rented a board rom Eddys and he had sunova and starboard for rent
Shipwrecks was great with a long wave right hand and dependent on the tide a steep fast take off
lacerations was also fun and a bit more tide dependent . Lembongan was easy access on the boat from sanur with plenty of accomodation choices and restaurants and beach clubs The snorkelling was also great
my wide doesn't surf but loved lembongan
I then went to Lombok with my son and we stayed at Heaven on the planet surfing inside and outside Ekkas the first four days were average surf but the last four were great early and late were best as a lot of other boats came from all around throughout the day
there is not a great else to do from Heaven on th planet but we surfed twice a day so didn't care
their was snorkelling (but it didn't compare to Lembongan ) they also had a great board shop so you could walk in each day and choose which board you wanted and the boat took you to the reef you wanted to go to
you will have a great trip at either and I'm just jealous I am not going back again this year

thanks for the response Dutchy
sounds like Lembongan was a great spot to keep the wife happy while catching a few waves :)
funny you mention Eddys his board hire was the first one i seen looks like theres a good range of boards
hopefully Oct-Nov the winds arent to bad
did you surf at playgrounds as well ?

There was no decent waves at playgrounds while we were there but I have heard it can be fun but a little crowded
where we stayed was fine but on the other side of the island and next time will be along the main beach where the ferry comes or the bay opposite playgrounds

thanks Dutchy that's helpful mate looking forward to getting over there :)
probably similar crowds to Kirra when its pumping :):)

Macaha said..
If your on instagram check this page out will give you a good idea of conditions.

thanks Macha looks like a great longboard wave
do you have any recommendation's for locations to base my self for the trip to lombok ?


cheers Scotty

Dino at "Drift Hideaway' , Kuta, Lombok.
Tim at "Ombak Resort" , Ekas, Lombok has Sups

I surfed Ekas in Lombok for my 60 th in July 2024 and loved it. Stayed at heaven on planet. Great rooms and amazing beach view balcony. Good food. They have some sup boards on free usage if you stay at hotel.

best to go out of school and university holidays however otherwise crowded.

Had waves every day.