Kaliantan / Ekas (Lombok)
Also known as: Kaliantan, Ekas Bay
White-sand bays, reef and hills on quiet SE Lombok coast
Wind & season
Wind, water and season at this SE Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia spot - what to expect and when to come.
SE trades April to September (dry season)
15-27 kt SE trades
Consistent in dry season; average 15-20 kt, gusts to about 27
Apr-Sep (peak May-Sep)
High; low tide gives flat lagoon, high tide plus swell gives reef waves
Reef exposure at low tide; swell on outer reef; remote SE Lombok. Confirm.
The water
Flat at low tide
Butter-flat lagoon inside reef; shallow at low tide, deeper with swell or high tide
Approx 27-29C (est)
None; rashguard or boardshorts
Skill & group fit
Beginner in lagoon to advanced on reef waves
2 (Easy-Moderate)
Learner zone: flat lagoon (approx 500 m wide) inside reef; advanced zone: outer reef waves for wave-riding
Good; IKO school with radio-coached lessons; lagoon suits mixed groups
Getting there & schools
Beach launch at Kaliantan; roughly 10 min from Ekas accommodation
Lombok (Praya/LOP airport) approx 1.5-2 hr; resort transfer to Kaliantan/Ekas
Ekas Surf Resort (IKO, Ozone gear, storage); Ekas Breaks surf camp; Kitelombok / Kaliantan Kitesurf
Surf and kite resorts, bungalows, restaurant and pool at Ekas
Surfing, Ekas Bay tours, Pink Beach, snorkelling, massage
Uncrowded, single main lagoon, mellow local scene
Permits & safety
Lesson and package fees (Ekas Surf Resort IDR rates). Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Shallow coral reef, urchins, remote access, seaweed farms nearby
Two-way radio coaching; support by arrangement. Confirm.
Clinics in Jerowaru/Keruak; hospital in Mataram/Praya; phone via resort
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand wind-sport spot report. Coordinates are approximate.