Visiting Gerupuk surf breaks

About Gerupuk surf breaks

From the fishing village of Gerupuk, east of Kuta, boatmen ferry surfers out to several breaks in the bay that suit beginners through to advanced riders, depending on the swell. Watching the boats and fishermen in the village is part of the experience.

Tip: Agree the boat price and waiting time before setting out, and go early when the wind is offshore.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Half a day.
• Cost: Mid-priced.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Kuta and Mandalika, the south-coast surf town, beach bays and the Mandalika resort zone.

Best time to visit Gerupuk surf breaks

Gerupuk surf breaks is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:

• August: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• July: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
• September: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, busy crowds.

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Fit it into your trip

Our 3-day Lombok itinerary visits Gerupuk surf breaks on day 3, together with Bukit Merese and Mawun Beach.

• No. 16 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
• Day 3 of the 5-day plan.

Near Gerupuk surf breaks

Also in Kuta and Mandalika, so you can walk between them:

• Mawun Beach — half a day, free
• Bukit Merese — 1–2 hours, free
• Tanjung Aan — half a day, free

If you like Gerupuk surf breaks

• Gili Trawangan — Gili Trawangan, 1–3 days
• Mount Rinjani trek — Senaru, 2–4 days
• Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls — Senaru, 2–3 hours
• Selong Belanak — Selong Belanak, Half a day

Staying near Gerupuk surf breaks

Stay in Kuta and Mandalika ($$) to walk here: the south-coast surf town, beach bays and the Mandalika resort zone. All areas to stay in Lombok.

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