Selong Belanak is the ultimate learner’s wave in Lombok. Ideal for beginner surfers to practice taking off and getting to their feet in a safe environment with little to no hazards (other than a few soft-top surfboards). The local surf instructors provide a fun and playful environment that makes so many travellers first experience learning to surf a thrilling and enjoyable experience. Rather than a potentially scary one if surfing over a reef for the first time. The sand bottom and soft waves help to make the first step into the world of surfing an easy one!
Wave type:
Beach break
Wave difficulty:
Beginner
What way does the wave break:
Close-outs, lefts and rights
Sea bottom:
Sand
Booties:
No
Surfboard type:
Soft-top longboard
Crowd factor:
Crowds year round but plenty of room to spread out and enjoy a session in the water surfing with friends new to surfing
Hazards:
Other learner surfers and rogue soft-tops
Best swell direction:
S
Best wind direction:
ENE
What tide does it work best on:
High but surfable on any tide
Best tide movement for surfing:
Rising
How consistent is the surf:
Consistent
Best time of year for waves:
All year round
What is the vibe like in the lineup:
Frothing beginners
What other names does Selong Belanak go by?
Pantai Selong Belanak
Redazione
Selong Belanak is an extremely easy to access beach with a less than 100m walk from the parking lot off the main road. A beautiful sheltered bay with small rolling straight hander waves perfect for the beginner surfer. You’ll find buffalo cruising the beach, soft white sand, crystal clear turquoise water and the gradual slope of the sandy sea bottom provides waves with less power and a soft lip that slowly spills.