Visiting Selong Belanak

About Selong Belanak

A long arc of soft white sand west of Kuta where small, rolling waves make it one of the best beginner surf spots in Indonesia. Surf schools and board rentals operate on the beach, and in the late afternoon local farmers often walk their buffalo along the sand.

Tip: Book a lesson in the morning when the waves are smaller and the wind lighter.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: Half a day.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Selong Belanak, a long, gentle beach bay with a surf school and a few villas.

Best time to visit Selong Belanak

Selong Belanak 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.

When to visit Lombok has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Selong Belanak is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Gili Trawangan and Mount Rinjani trek.

• No. 8 of the 16 sights in our Lombok things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Lombok.
• One of the picks in outdoors in Lombok.
• A family favourite in Lombok with kids.

If you like Selong Belanak

• Gili Trawangan — Gili Trawangan, 1–3 days
• Mount Rinjani trek — Senaru, 2–4 days
• Gili Air — Gili Air, 1–3 days
• Sendang Gile and Tiu Kelep waterfalls — Senaru, 2–3 hours

Staying near Selong Belanak

Stay in Selong Belanak ($$$) to walk here: a long, gentle beach bay with a surf school and a few villas. All areas to stay in Lombok.

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