Hidden on Lombok’s southeast coast, Sereweh is a true swell magnet that comes alive when other spots go flat. With its consistent, powerful waves and uncrowded lineup, this reef break offers advanced surfers an exhilarating challenge in a wild, untouched setting. It’s a remote gem that rewards exploration, delivering clean faces and long rides when conditions align.
Sereweh is an uncrowded swell magnet located on the exposed southeast side of Lombok. Known for its consistent and fun waves with good maneuverable sections, this surf spot is perfect for advanced
surfers seeking a less crowded and more challenging environment. The reef break here performs best when the rest of the island’s surf spots are flat, making it a reliable option when other areas are not
delivering.
Sereweh features powerful waves that work best around mid-tide, with dead high and dead low tides minimizing the strong currents that can make positioning difficult. The spot thrives on southsouthwest swells and offshore winds from the northwest. It’s also known for its additional reef cuts and passes that work well during smaller swell days.
If there are no waves at Sereweh, it’s likely flat everywhere else on the island.
Access to Sereweh can be challenging due to its remote location. The most efficient way to reach the surf spot is by hiring a boat from Awang. The journey by boat ensures you arrive directly at the break, ready to catch the waves.
Sereweh FAQ
The rule of thumb is: “If it’s flat in Kuta, go to Sereweh.” It is the region’s ultimate swell magnet. When forecast charts look dismal for other spots, Sereweh will likely still have a fun wave.
No. Due to the strong currents, remote location, and power of the waves, it is recommended for advanced surfers only. Conditions can change fast, and help is far away.
It is quite remote on the southeast coast. The most efficient and safe way is to go to Awang port (same as for Ekas) and hire a boat specifically to take you to Sereweh.
Strong. The guide advises surfing around mid-tide or dead tides to minimize the heavy currents that make staying in position difficult.
It is a Right-hand reef break. It offers high-performance sections for turns and clean faces. There are also other reef passes nearby that can work on smaller days.
