Mawi
Also known as: -
South Lombok's swell-magnet A-frame - a hollow left that turns 'mini-Pipeline' at 6-8ft over sharp reef; an advanced dry-season barrel hunt.
Best time to surf
Dry season, best May-Sep (SE offshore); consistent year-round if winds are light
Shoulder season: Moderate-to-high - very consistent; picks up swell when other spots are flat; wet-season mornings can score with fewer people
The wave
Break type: Reef break (A-frame)
Bottom: Sharp coral reef; a notorious inside rock exposed as the tide drops
Wave direction: A-frame - a dominant fast/hollow left plus a shorter, punchy right
Typical wave length: 50-120m
Ideal swell: S-SW groundswell; a swell magnet - picks up more than most of south Lombok; 6-8ft = heavy barrels ('mini-Pipeline')
Ideal wind: E-SE trades = offshore (dry season)
Working tide: Mid tide most reliable; low = tight/hollow and very shallow; high opens into longer L/R walls
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 4 (advanced; intermediate only on smaller days)
Skill level: Advanced (intermediate on small clean days)
Options for a mixed group: An advanced/expert leg - not for beginners; pairs with the Gerupuk split (strong surfers to Mawi, learners stay at Gerupuk)
Safety & hazards
Sharp shallow reef, an inside rock, strong sweep toward the cliffs when big, a shallow end section - kick out early
Kuta Lombok 24/7 clinics ~15-40 min (Kuta Emergency Medical Center, Mandalica Clinic, Blue Island); Mataram hospitals ~1.5 hr for serious cases
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: Busy on small days; fewer people when big/heavy; a competitive/professional vibe
Access & parking: ~30-40 min drive west of Kuta, mostly paved then a final ~3.4km dirt track (muddy after rain) - experienced scooter or hire car/driver; paid parking, warungs
Surf schools & rental: Not a lesson spot; guided by Kuta camps/operators (LMBK Surf House tracks tide/wind, transfer, photo analysis)
Water temp & wetsuit: ~27-29 C year-round; boardshorts
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
For non-surfers: Kuta Lombok beaches - Tanjung Aan, Mandalika, Selong Belanak; village and coastal scenery
Location
Nearest hub: Kuta Lombok
-8.9010, 116.1590 (approximate)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: LMBK Surf House Mawi guide; Surf Atlas Mawi; Surf Indonesia
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.