Join our surf adventures in Lombok
To fulfill the needs of the stoked surfer who wants to really improve their surfing, we offer personalized professional feedback with lots of photos and video analysis sessions. We allow a maximum of 7 surfers to ensure you get the attention you deserve and optimize your surf experience with us.
Besides surfing, we want to show you the beauty of the island of Lombok. We want you to get to know the people of Lombok, to understand them, their cultural values and their local cuisine. We want to get you in touch with nature, not only through surfing, but also through Lombok's serene views, endless sunsets, jungle drives, camp fires on the beach and much more. If you are in for a new adventure that expands your horizon and opens your heart and soul to the new, the unknown, and the beauty that Lombok will undoubtedly bring you, we assure your that this trip is what you are looking for.
Surf Package
In order to accelerate your learning curve and give you the best personalized advice, we divide our surfers into small groups of 2 or 3 per surf teacher. You will be grouped with other surfers who have similar surf experience, to ensure that you get personalized advice according to your level.
What's included:
- 7 nights accommodation in our beautiful bungalows (CLICK ON 'ROOMS' & CHOOSE YOUR BUNGALOW!)
- Daily housekeeping
- Daily fresh breakfasts
- 6 intense days of surfing
- Photo analysis
- Daily detailed theory lessons with a lot of input
- Step by step guidance and daily personal feedback
- Fast Wifi
- Transport to the surf spots
- 2 yoga sessions
- Local surf secrets
- Free unlimited water refills
- Free airport transfer
- 1 x dinner: Pasta & wine night
- 1 x dinner: welcome BBQ
- 1 x surf strength fitness class
- 5 nights accommodation in our beautiful bungalows (CLICK ON 'ROOMS' & CHOOSE YOUR BUNGALOW!)
- Daily Housekeeping
- Daily fresh breakfast
- 4 intense days of surfing
- Photo analysis
- Daily detailed theory lessons with a lot of input
- Step by step guidance and daily personal feedback
- Fast Wifi
- Transport to the surf spots
- 1 yoga session (more available upon request)
- Local surf secrets
- Free airport transfer
- Free unlimited water refills
- Surf board rental
- Pick up from Lembar & Bangsal
- Travel insurance & flights
- Photography package
Dates 2022/2023
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Meet the Founders
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Rose
Meet Rose – Rose is a passionate surfer and one of the founders of Oceanborn Surf. She is a certified yoga instructor with over 6 years of teaching experience throughout Europe and Asia. After having lived and traveled throughout Asia, Rose decided to make a home in Lombok Indonesia over 3 years ago.
Over time, Rose developed a special surf yoga class that optimizes your flexibility, balance and comfort on the waves.
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Our Surf Instructors
OceanBorn Surf consists of a team of motivated, professional English speaking surf instructors who will do their best every day to bring you to the best waves and make you improve in no time!
FAQs
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What's included in the package?
INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accommodation in beautiful bungalows with daily housekeeping
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 days of surfing
- yoga sessions
- 1 BBQ night
- surf coaching
- step by step guidance and daily personal feedback
- surf transfers (to the surf spots)
- 3 x photo analysis
- duck dive training (on request)
- fast wifi
- free coffee, tea & drinking water
- local surf secrets
- free airport transfer
Excluded:
- surfboard rental
- surf photography photo package (in-water and from the boat/on land)
- health insurance/travel insurance
- flights
- scooter rental
- pick-up from Lombok harbors
- lunch & dinner (except pasta/BBQ night)
Photo package: 100 EUR per trip
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Do you have Wi-Fi and how fast is it?
The Wi-Fi at the accommodation is very fast: 19.7 Mbps download and 2.22 Mbps upload. If you are a digital nomad, you will have no issues working from our accommodation. Besides activities such as surfing the web and emailing, you can also make videocalls and stream HD videos with no complications.
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What is Kuta Lombok like?
Kuta is a coastal town in the south of the island of Lombok in Indonesia. The scenery is spectacular, with cliffs and mountains reaching the coast to create jagged and awe-inspiring landscapes and views. The beaches are some of the best in Indonesia, with pristine white sand, and transparent blue-greens in the water. Kuta has some of the best surfing in the world, so naturally many visitors are surfers.
Kuta has a wide variety of restaurants and outdoor activities. Many people come to Kuta just to unwind, surf, relax on the beach, rent a motorcycle to look around, engage in outdoor activities and enjoy the wide variety of food (cuisines: Indonesian (street food and restaurants), Chinese, Moroccan, Italian, Australian, Japanese, Spanish, with exceptional fresh caught local seafood everywhere.
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Are there ATM’s on the Island?
Yes, there are over 10 ATM’s in Kuta alone
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Is there cellphone service?
Yes, there is good cellphone service on Lombok. You can get a cheap local simcard and put some credit on it. With this simcard you can access the internet almost everywhere on the island.
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Do you have private rooms?
Yes, you can book our bungalows for just 1 person.
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When is the best time to come?
Lombok has good surf all year round. The water is always warm, hovering around 27-29°C (80-84°F). Like all Indonesian islands, Lombok has a tropical climate. Like Bali, Lombok has two distinct seasons – the dry season (between April and September) and the wet season (from October to March), with January being the wettest month.
Dry season:
South/Western swells hit Lombok during the dry season. The trade winds usually pick up after 11 am and can affect the waves. For the best surfing conditions during the dry season, it’s usually best to go surfing early in the morning and late afternoons. This of course depends on the conditions. If the trade winds don’t blow for a couple of days day, you’re in for some of the best waves of your life.Wet season:
Lombok’s wet season is drier than Bali’s, and if you don’t mind the occasional showers, you’ll be in for a treat. The swells are smaller, but they are cleaner compared to the dry season. The water is warm, the beaches are less crowded, and you can score some incredibly glassy waves. -
How do I get there?
Air
Duration: 30 min
Costs: from 250,000 IDR (19EUR)
Pick-up: freeThe easiest and fastest way to get to Lombok is by airplane. Lombok has direct flights coming in from Bali, Australia and some other Asian countries. Check www.skyscanner.com to chec flights/routes from your departure city. If there are no flights available, you can easily fly from Bali (30 min flight). Fares start from 250,000 IDR ($17). Airlines serving the route include Garuda Indonesia, AirAsia, CitiLink, Lion Air and Wings Air.
All flights from Bali depart from Denpasar Airport (Ngurah Rai International Airport). Ngurah Rai airport is located just south of the beach resort town of Kuta It’s about a 30-minute drive away from Kuta or 1 hour from Canggu. When flying to Lombok, you land on Praya, Lombok International Airport. Praya, Lombok International Airport is only a 20 minute drive from Kuta in the south of Lombok.
By fast boat/ferry – from Bali
Duration: 1.5 hours
Costs: 175,000 IDR (14EUR)
Pick up: additional costs 700.000 IDRWhen travelling from Bali to Lombok by fastboat, we suggest you to take a ferry from Padang Bai (Northeast of Bali) or Serangan (Southeast of Bali) to Senggigi Pier (West Lombok).
Senggigi Pier in Lombok is the best option to arrive at when you stay in Kuta Lombok. We do not recommend to arrive in Bangsal (North-East). Arriving in Bangsal adds a couple extra driving hours and additional costs to your journey.
The next decision to make is where to leave from in Bali. Also here you have to options:
- Padang Bai (Northeast of Bali)
- Serangan (Southeast of Bali)
Although the location of Serangan looks more convenient when you are staying in the south of Bali, there are fewer ferry companies operating from this port and all ferries have higher prices compared to Padang Bai.
Also, the journey might even take double the time when leaving from Serangan compared to Padang Bai.
By slow ferry – from Bali
Duration: 5-6 hours
Costs: The fee is 148,000 IDR (11EUR) for a motorbike and 100.000 IDR (65EUR) for any vehicle above 500CC (e.g. cars). If you don’t bring a vehicle it’s 57,000 IDR (4EUR) per passenger.
Pick up: additional costs 300.000 IDR (22EUR).Besides the fast ferries, there is another option to travel from Bali to Lombok oversea, which is the slow ferry. This could be convenient for you if you travel by car or motorbike from Bali.
However, the slow ferry is a time-consuming journey that can take up to 6 hours. Considering this long journey, it’s only recommended if you are taking a car or motorbike across to Lombok. It’s the only roll on-roll off vehicle ferry connecting the islands.
The slow ferry, also called public ferry, departs from Padangbai and arrives at Lembar Port in West Lombok. This port is about 1.5 hours from Kuta Lombok.
Currently, this ferry operates every 2.5 hours (May 2022). Departure times are 6:30, 9:00, 11:30, 14:00, 16:30, 19:00, 21:30 and continues during the night. Make sure to be there at least 30 minutes in advance as you will need to buy a separate card to buy your tickets.
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How many boards should I bring?
If you bring boards, it is a good idea to bring 2 boards. You’re normal everyday board, plus a board with a little more volume for smaller days (twin fin, fish, mid-length, longboard).
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Is there a good board repair in Lombok
We have some great ding repair shops in Lombok incase something happens to your board.
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Can I rent a board there?
Yes, you can rent boards from the camp. Contact us to make sure we reserve a board for you that suits your surfing needs. Additional charge: 10 EUR a day
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I'm a beginner, is this for me?
Absolutely! We encourage surfers with all levels to come have fun and improve their surfing!
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What should I bring?
- reusable water bottle
- (reef friendly) sunscreen
- surf hat
- (long sleeve) rash guard
- surf wax
- surf booties (recommend)
- mosquito spray
- travel adapter for electrical devices (Indonesia has a Northern European outlet – two dots)
- waterproof bag
- USB stick for your surf photos!
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What VISA do I need?
Check here https://visaguide.world/asia/indonesia-visa/ for the latest visa requirements (18 may 2022) to enter Indonesia or contact us via email info@oceanbornsurf.com
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Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, we offer private lessons upon request. Email info@oceanbornsurf.com for further information.
Lombok Surf Spots
Gerupuk Inside
Just a short boat ride from Gerupuk village, you will find Gerupuk Inside on the eastern side of the bay. This wave is an extremely fun wave for all levels of surfing. High tide, it’s a mellow long right hander suitable for beginners. As the tide drops, long walls and open faces create a great opportunity for intermediate surfers to work on their turns and stay on the sweet spot of the wave. On mid to low tide, the wave becomes faster, hollower, and very rippable. Watch out for local pros flying overhead!
Gerupuk Outside
On the outside of Gerupuk bay sits Outside Right. When pulling up to this spot you will be greeted with turquoise blue water and fun peeling rights. Not to mention the amazing cliffs that jet from the ocean floor high into the sky! This wave can be tricky on the take-off, but make the drop and you will be rewarded with a nice, long, punchy wall. Great for intermediate-advanced surfers. On high tide and more towards the channel, there is also options for beginner surfers.
Don-Don
Located in the center of Gerupuk bay lays Don-Don. Being one of the only A-frame waves in south Lombok, Don-Don does a great job splitting up the crowd. Both left and right are perfect for beginner and intermediate surfers alike. Its long peeling waves make improving your skills and style effortless.
Ekas Inside
20km to the east of Kuta sits the small sleepy village of Awang. Charter a boat from the harbor and head to the east side of the bay and you will find a surfer’s paradise. Ekas Inside is both a left and right, depending on the tide. It is both a performance wave and one of the best beginner waves in south Lombok. Waves from the south come deep into the bay, and when they hit the reef shelf, stand up tall and break all the way to the shoreline. Here you can except long rides that will stay with you for a life time!
Selong Belanak
Located about 18 km to the west of Kuta is this pristine piece of Indonesian glory. Here you will be greeted with a long white sand beach. One of the only beach breaks in Lombok, these waves are great for beginners. The waves are often short and closing out, but excellent for fresh beginners to learn the basics of getting up-and-riding the white water before heading off to the other reef breaks around our area.
