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Surf spot guide · Lombok, Indonesia
A quiet white-sand bay west of Kuta hiding a point-style right that peels along the reef for long performance walls, at its best in the wet season.
High Waves
Large waves up to 3.0m expected at Mawun. Peak conditions around 6:00 AM.
Exercise extreme caution when entering the water. Strong currents and large waves present. Warning valid until 9:00 PM.
Mawun (sometimes written Mawan) is a horseshoe bay of white sand and turquoise water about 20 minutes west of Kuta on Lombok's south coast, better known for swimming than surfing, which keeps its lineup one of the quietest in the area. The main wave is a point-style right that wraps around the reef at the edge of the bay and peels for long, fast performance walls rather than barrels, holding swell from around waist high up to a couple of feet overhead. Across the bay a lesser left corner breaks with some shelter from the hills when the trades blow side-on. The bay picks up south swell consistently, but it is exposed to the dry season trade winds, so it needs early glass or the north to northwest winds of the wet season (October to April) to line up cleanly. Mid to high tide is the safer window, as the reef turns sharp and shallow at low. Rip currents appear when the swell picks up, and a punchy shore break lands near the middle of the beach where most visitors swim. Facilities are limited to parking, a few warungs and umbrella rentals, so bring what you need.
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+9 MORE →Rarely crowded. Mawun draws beachgoers rather than surfers, so even on good days the lineup is usually a handful of riders at most.
Quiet and laid-back
Surf around mid to high tide, the reef gets sharp and shallow at low
Come in the wet season or at first light, the bay blows out once the SE trades pick up
Bring water and cash, amenities are limited to a few basic warungs
HAZARDS · KNOW BEFORE YOU PADDLE
Rarely crowded. Mawun draws beachgoers rather than surfers, so even on good days the lineup is usually a handful of riders at most.
Quiet and laid-back
About 20 minutes (8 km) west of Kuta on the paved coast road, with a signposted turn-off down to the beach. Parking costs around IDR 10k at the entrance booth. Paddle out from the sand; a few basic warungs sit on the beach.
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