Just a short ride east of Kuta, Tanjung Aan combines picture-perfect scenery with consistently fun waves. Its long right-hand reef break rolls through a turquoise bay, creating ideal conditions for beginners, longboarders, and anyone chasing easy, flowing rides. With warm water, soft sand, and relaxed vibes, it’s one of Lombok’s most inviting surf spots.
Tanjung Aan is a picturesque surf spot located about 8 kilometers east of Kuta Lombok. This spot is wellknown for its stunning horseshoe-shaped bay, offering beautiful white sand beaches and clear turquoise waters. Tanjung Aan features a variety of waves suitable for different skill levels, making it a popular destination for both beginners and more experienced surfers.
The main surf break here is a right-hand reef that provides long, fun, and accessible waves, which can become more powerful on larger swells. On smaller days, it’s perfect for beginners and longboarders.
The waves at Tanjung Aan are consistent and offer good maneuverable sections, making it an enjoyable spot for all surfers. The best conditions for surfing here are during the wet season with small southeast
swells and north winds.
Access to Tanjung Aan is straightforward. It’s a short 15-minute scooter ride east from Kuta Lombok. Once at the beach, you can either paddle out to the main break or hire a boat for a small fee. Boats are available from various points along the beach, near local restaurants and warungs.
Tanjung Aan FAQ
It is a longboarder’s paradise. The wave rolls gently over the reef for a long distance without closing out, allowing for nose-riding and a relaxed, classic style of surfing.
You have two options. You can paddle out (about 15-20 minutes), or you can pay a small fee to local boatmen on the beach for a drop-off. The boat is definitely the more relaxing option!
Yes, excellent. The reef is generally deep or sand-covered in spots, and the wave is very forgiving. It’s the perfect “next step” after mastering the whitewash at Selong Belanak.
Unlike Mawi or Gerupuk, Tanjung Aan works best in the wet season (November to March), when Northerly winds are offshore here. In the dry season, the trade winds can make it choppy.
It is arguably the most beautiful bay in South Lombok. Even if you aren’t surfing, the horseshoe-shaped bay with white sand and turquoise water is perfect for swimming or watching the sunset from Bukit Merese hill.
