Lombok South Coast Holidays
Lombok South Coast
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The most beautiful and dramatic coastline in Indonesia — a series of extraordinary white-sand bays, turquoise lagoons and world-class surf breaks stretching from Selong Belanak to Mawun, largely undeveloped and breathtakingly beautiful
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Flight Time
16h to Bali + 1.5h transfer
Best Time
May to September
Country
Lombok, Indonesia
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Lombok South Coast Holiday Guide
The Lombok South Coast is the most beautiful coastline in Indonesia — Selong Belanak, Mawun, the world-class surf breaks and the dramatic unspoilt scenery make it the finest beach destination in Southeast Asia. Best explored by motorbike from Kuta Lombok.
May to September is ideal. Largely undeveloped — bring cash and sunscreen.
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Average Temperatures
Jan
28°C
Feb
28°C
Mar
28°C
Apr
29°C
May
29°C
Jun
28°C
Jul
27°C
Aug
27°C
Sep
28°C
Oct
29°C
Nov
29°C
Dec
28°C
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Selong Belanak, Mawun, the world-class surf breaks and the most beautiful and unspoilt coastline in Indonesia that make the Lombok South Coast the finest beach destination in Southeast Asia.
Selong Belanak
Selong Belanak is the most beautiful beach in Lombok and one of the finest in Indonesia — a long, sweeping crescent of brilliant white sand with gentle, turquoise waves, backed by green hills and framed by dramatic headlands. The beach is 2km long and largely undeveloped, with a few simple warungs and surf schools at the western end. The waves at Selong Belanak are the gentlest on the south coast and are ideal for beginner and intermediate surfers. The beach is 25 minutes west of Kuta Lombok.
Mawun Beach
Mawun is the most perfectly sheltered bay on the Lombok south coast — a beautiful crescent of white sand enclosed by dramatic green headlands, with calm, turquoise water that is ideal for swimming. The bay is protected from the ocean swell by the headlands and has the calmest water on the south coast. The beach is largely undeveloped and has a pristine, natural character. Mawun is 20 minutes east of Kuta Lombok and is the finest swimming beach on the south coast.
Coastal Scenery
The south coast of Lombok has the most dramatic and varied coastal scenery in Indonesia — a series of extraordinary bays, headlands, cliffs and turquoise lagoons stretching for 50km, with each bay separated by dramatic green headlands and each beach more beautiful than the last. The coastal road from Selong Belanak to Tanjung Aan passes through some of the most beautiful scenery in Southeast Asia. The views from the headlands between the bays are extraordinary.
South Coast Road Trip
The south coast road trip is the finest drive in Lombok — a spectacular route along the coast passing through Selong Belanak, Mawun, Kuta, Tanjung Aan and Gerupuk, with stops at each bay and dramatic views from the headlands between them. The drive takes a full day and is the best way to experience the extraordinary variety and beauty of the south coast. A motorbike or car hire from Kuta Lombok is essential — the road is well-maintained and the drive is straightforward.
Surf Breaks
The south coast has a series of world-class surf breaks — Selong Belanak (gentle, ideal for beginners), Mawi (powerful left-hander for experienced surfers), Are Guling (hollow right-hander), Grupuk (multiple breaks in a bay, accessible by boat) and Ekas (a remote right-hander at the eastern end of the south coast). The surf season is May to September when the swells are most consistent and the winds are offshore. Surf schools and board hire are available at Selong Belanak and Kuta.
Sasak Villages
The south coast is home to several traditional Sasak villages — the indigenous people of Lombok, with a distinct culture, language and architecture. The village of Sade (near Rembitan, 15 minutes north of Kuta) is the most accessible and well-preserved traditional Sasak village, with traditional lumbung (rice barn) architecture, traditional weaving demonstrations and a genuine community life. The village is open to visitors and is the best place to experience traditional Sasak culture.
Fishing Villages
The south coast has several traditional fishing villages — small communities of Sasak fishermen who have worked the Indian Ocean for centuries, with beautiful wooden fishing boats (jukung) drawn up on the beach and a genuine local atmosphere. The fishing village at Gerupuk is the most accessible and has a lively fish market in the early morning. The fishermen at Gerupuk also operate the surf boats that take surfers out to the Gerupuk breaks.
Practical Tips
The south coast is best explored by motorbike or car hire from Kuta Lombok (30 minutes from Lombok Airport). The coastal road is well-maintained and the drive is straightforward. May to September is the best time to visit. The beaches are best visited in the morning before the afternoon winds pick up. Bring sunscreen, water and cash — facilities are limited outside Kuta. The surf breaks at Mawi and Are Guling are for experienced surfers only.
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