Selong Belanak Surf Spot
Selong Belanak is an extremely easy to access beach with a less than 100m walk from the parking lot off the main road.
A beautiful sheltered bay with small rolling straight hander waves perfect for the beginner surfer. You’ll find buffalo cruising the beach, soft white sand, crystal clear turquoise water and the gradual slope of the sandy sea bottom provides waves with less power and a soft lip that slowly spills.
Selong Belanak
Mawi
Mawun
WAVE INFO
Wave type:
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Selong Belanak: Beach Break
Wave difficulty:
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Selong Belanak: Beginner
Wave direction:
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Selong Belanak: Left,Right
Wave bottom:
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Selong Belanak: Sand
Booties:
Selong Belanak: No
Surfboard type:
Selong Belanak: Soft-top longboard
Crowd factor:
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Selong Belanak: Medium Crowds
Hazards:
Selong Belanak: Other learner surfers and rogue soft-tops
Best swell direction:
Selong Belanak: S
Best wind direction:
Selong Belanak: ENE
What tide is best:
Selong Belanak: High but surfable on any tide
Best tide movement:
Selong Belanak: Rising
Wave consistency:
Selong Belanak: Consistent
Best time of year:
Selong Belanak: All year round
Lineup vibe:
Selong Belanak: Frothing beginners
Other names for spot:
Selong Belanak: Pantai Selong Belanak
How do you get in and out of the surf?
Spend 10 minutes watching and look for a consistent peak breaking on what looks like could be a good sandbank anywhere along the beach and get out there!
Regardless of your experience, reef-related injuries are not a matter of if, but when. Reef cuts and infections are a big deal…They require immediate attention to avoid countless health problems.
What is the beach like?
Smooth white sand beach with a perfect sunset view right bang smack in the middle of the bay looking out to sea sums up Selong Belanak beach perfectly. For the sunset, get there around 5 pm, chill out and watch the sun drop below the horizon. Some say it’s the best beach on Lombok. You can hire sun loungers, bean bags, umbrellas, surfboards, boogie boards and all at the beach so travel light!
Where should I stay?
Affordable Price Range – Ola Ola Lombok
Approximately eight minutes walk from Selong Belanak beach is the trendy Ola Ola Lombok where you are sure to have an amazing stay. The fantastic hosts provide not just a beautiful place to stay but a range of great activities to ensure you always have something new and exciting to experience while in Selong Belanak. Or you can simply enjoy their swimming pool and bar all day long. They provide three basic rooms and six superior rooms which are set out to give you a warm homely feel. Be sure to check them out.
Mid Price Range – Bukit Indah Boutique Accommodation
Great value for money the Bukit Indah Boutique Accommodation is exactly that, beautiful boutique. The rooms are large, clean and very well presented. Selong Belanak is a peaceful area and this accommodation really plays on that peace and quiet. So if you are looking for some serenity while learning to surf in the area also then this is the spot for you to grab a book and kick back in between riding waves. Only a 10-minute walk to the beach so you can still get yourself down to the surf easily if you aren’t that fond of hiring a scooter.
Luxury Price Range – Sempiak Villas
The only luxury accommodations located right on the beach at Selong Belanak. It is an oasis of natural beauty and comfort, that you won’t want to leave. Wooden villas are located on top of Sempiak Hill and provide beautiful views of the bay and immediate access to the surf. They even have a beautiful spa to pamper yourself, an infinity pool with views of the bay and the Laut Biru Bar & Restaurant. Which is exclusive to guests only.
Mega Luxury Price Range – Selong Selo Residences
Get ready to be impressed. Some of the most spectacular views you can get anywhere in Lombok. Soak in all the natural beauty of your bathroom, bedroom, living room, deck or infinity pool. Butler service 24 hours a day at your fingertips. Just a 10 minute drive down to Selong Belanak beach to chase some fun in the surf. All-round stunning and exquisitely-adorned hilltop villas providing the ultimate getaway in Lombok.
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Is there food nearby?
The beach itself at Selong Belanak is home to a few warungs so you can easily buy snacks, meals and drinks while hanging out at the beach. The traditional grilled corn with chilli butter is always a winner.
Laut Biru Bar & Restaurant has great food, coffee and a beautiful beachfront location. What else would you want in a restaurant? With a wide array of options from butter chicken to pavlova, you have plenty of options to keep you satisfied. Not to mention the great coffee to keep you going in between surfs! Note that the Laut Biru Bar & Restaurant is reserved exclusively for the guests of Sempiak Villas so if you want to dig in here be sure to book your accommodation.
Kampung Cafe has a great selection and great service. You’ll be able to dine on some hot favourites such as the Vietnamese chicken salad, red rice and quinoa salad, chicken curry and fish cakes. All around tasty food, at a great price and a chilled vibe. Kampung Cafe will never let you down.
What else is there to do in the area other than surfing?
If you’re staying at Ola Ola Lombok check out some of the many fantastic activities they offer. From trekking Mount Rinjani, waterfalls, secret island snorkelling trips to cooking lessons where you’ll learn how to cook local dishes such as Pecel, Mie Goreng, Plecing Kangkung, Beberuk Terong and Sambal goreng Tempeh. You are sure to enjoy an adventure or two!
What else
do I need
to Know?
There are a number of surf schools at Selong Belanak and all of them offer great teachers at a great price. Perfectly suited for learner surfers. So if you’re researching “Where to learn to surf in Indonesia?”, “surfing Indonesia beginners” or “surfing Lombok beginners” then this spot should be high on your list of options.
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Location
Where is Selong Belanak?
Selong Belanak is a small bay inside of a large bay located on the southern coastline of the Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
How to get around?
Scooter or car
Is there parking fees?
5000Rp per scooter
