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Surf spot guide · Bali, Indonesia
Lacerations is a powerful right-hand reef break on Nusa Lembongan with fast, hollow barrels breaking over a shallow reef, suited for experienced surfers only.
Lacerations is a world-renowned right-hand reef break located off Nusa Lembongan, Bali, positioned across the channel north of Playgrounds. The wave is famous for its sharp, shallow coral reef and fast, hollow barrels, delivering some of the most challenging rides in Indonesia, especially at head high and above. It needs more swell than neighboring Shipwrecks to switch on and offers punchy, barreling rides best suited for advanced surfers. The spot works best at high tide to avoid the super shallow reef and is favored during solid south to southwest swells with the southeast trade winds. Access is typically by paddling through channels or arranging a boat ride with local drivers, as the break sits offshore from the main island. The area can get crowded when conditions are good, and hazards include sharp coral, sea urchins, strong currents, and busy boat traffic in the channels, so caution is essential.
Sharp reef that demands high tide or it writes its own blood price.
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+9 MORE →Lacerations can get very crowded during peak swell and season, especially in the mornings and weekends.
Energetic and competitive
Only surf it from mid tide up, and let the tide push in before you paddle out
Wear reef booties and carry antiseptic for coral cuts
Hire a local boat from Jungut Batu instead of burning 20 to 25 minutes paddling out
Time the paddle across from Playgrounds between the boats and ferries
On small swell a rideable left opens off the peak, so goofy footers get a turn
HAZARDS · KNOW BEFORE YOU PADDLE
Lacerations can get very crowded during peak swell and season, especially in the mornings and weekends.
Energetic and competitive
Most surfers take a boat from Jungut Batu; paddling is possible but tiring and exposed.
Open in MapsThis spot typically requires a boat.