Surf spot

Gili Trawangan

Forecast conditions and map view for Gili Trawangan in Indonesia, Lombok. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Indonesia, Lombok
Coordinates: -8.3601, 116.0439

Metric
Metric	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00
Wave height (m)	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW
Wave period (s)	12.1	11.9	12	11.9	11	9.9	12.7	13	13.3	13.4	13.5	13.6	13.4	13.2	13.1	12.9	12.7	12.4	12.2	11.9	11.8	11.7	11.7	11.8	11.8	11.7	11.5	11.4	11.3	11.2	11	11.1	11.1	11	11.1	11.2	11.3	11.5	11.5	11.1	11.6	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.8	11.6	11.4	11.3	11.2	10.9	10.9	10.8	10.8	10.8	10.9	11
Wave energy (kJ)	119	110	104	95	71	46	108	114	118	138	159	170	188	181	177	173	158	135	130	117	114	105	99	94	94	91	89	87	85	84	81	83	77	76	77	79	80	83	83	94	117	120	122	136	135	132	136	125	123	111	104	103	96	91	86	81
Wind speed (km/h)	2.6	2.3	3.3	12.1	12.3	12.4	8	5.7	6.6	7.1	3.7	10.7	8.8	3.8	6.6	5.9	9.1	8.6	4.3	12	10.6	8.4	2.3	4.4	9.7	10	6.4	14.4	5.2	4	6	4.7	5.6	5.8	4.3	10.5	11	7.4	7.2	6.4	6.3	4.4	4.5	12.1	11.5	9.3	6.8	2.9	5.8	5.9	3.4	8.9	10.2	6.3	6.1	8.9
Wind direction	SEGlassy	SEGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWCross-off	NCross	NNECross-on	SSECross-on	SECross-on	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	NGlassy	NNWCross-off	NCross	NEGlassy	SSECross-on	SSECross-on	SCross	EOnshore	NGlassy	NNWCross-off	NCross-off	NECross-on	SSEGlassy	SWGlassy	SCross	SSECross-on	NECross-on	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWGlassy	ESEOnshore	EGlassy	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	NNWGlassy	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	NNWCross-off	SSECross-on	SECross-on	ESEOnshore	EGlassy	NNWGlassy	NNWCross-off	NWCross-off	NNWCross-off	SSECross-on	EGlassy	EOnshore	SECross-on	WSWGlassy	NWCross-off	NCross	NNWCross-off	SECross-on	SSECross-on

Gili Trawangan (near Lombok, Indonesia) is a tropical surf destination best known for its clear water, warm temperatures, and scenic island setting rather than heavy-power waves.

Surf overview

Wave type: Mostly reef breaks and small-to-moderate island waves
Best for: Beginner to intermediate surfers, with some fun sessions for more advanced surfers when conditions line up
Consistency: Can be seasonal and dependent on swell direction, wind, and tides
Water: Warm, usually no wetsuit needed

What to expect

Conditions: Typically mellow, playful waves compared with nearby more serious Lombok spots
Crowds: Can get busy, especially in peak travel season
Access: Usually reached by boat or from local operators
Hazards: Reef, shallow sections, and occasional strong currents depending on the break

Best season

The dry season (roughly April to October) generally offers the most reliable surf conditions in Lombok and the Gili Islands, with offshore winds and better swell windows.

Vibe

Gili Trawangan has a laid-back island atmosphere with beach bars, restaurants, and dive-tourism energy, making it a good place to combine surfing with snorkeling, diving, and sunset hangs.