Surfing Nusa Lembongan

CONDITIONS AND INFORMATION FOR SURFING NUSA LEMBONGAN

JANUARY 7th, 2022

START TO THE YEAR

It has not been the best start to the year with almost no swell, however, things should improve.

Conditions have been slow this year for surfing Nusa Lembongan, but we are optimistic it will improve soon. The rainy season has been in full effect for awhile with onshore winds and sloppy waves.

Knee to thigh high has been the case so far favoring the longboarders and stand up paddlers. However, even for the bigger boards, there is not to much on offer.

It has been a bit uncharacteristic for the swell to back off for so long. Even during the wet season, it is normal to see some swells pop up here and there.

The outlook for for the first half of January looks bleak, but we are optimistic we will see some action near the end of the month and into early February.

January 2022 Surf forecast for Shipwrecks wave in Nusa Lembongan.

Forecast by Magicseaweed

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EARLY YEAR

The early year outlook remains strong for surfers. Year in and year out from mid February on, the waves typically just get better and better. The wind will usually start backing off as we also start to see the first few swells of the upcoming season. Typically the waves are not too big, but very clean and fun throughout this part of the year (Feb-May). We are eager to see how it shapes up and have high hopes for a great early surf season here in Nusa Lembongan.

Surfing Nusa Ceningan at Sunset

"Great season to surf Nusa Ceningan. Once the winds back off this swell magnet, it can produce super fun and long left hand waves"

SURFING NUSA CENINGAN

Nusa Ceningan favors a more south facing swell direction. anything around the 200 degree mark tends to line this break up the best. March typically will see some of these south swells that are not too big, providing Ceningan with the mix it likes. Best bet for scoring this wave is to go at low tide. The lower the better. Head high waves will run for a good distance with lots of cutback and turn opportunities along the way.

FINAL OUTLOOK

What to expect for the year moving forward? We are excited for this upcoming shoulder season and of course following that, the swell season.

Expect an average of shoulder high to a little overhead for the better days moving through the next few months. Couple that with traditionally light winds and the forecast looks good.

Swell season usually begins around June, however, we do see some bumps during March and April. If you have a surf trip to Lembongan planned, you can likely get good to very good waves from mid February on.

SURFING NUSA LEMBONGAN

Glassy Waves in Lembongan

As we approach the shoulder season, this is when we start to have those perfect, glassy mornings and evenings. Feb through April we typically have very low winds, especially during sunrise and sunset.

These glassy waves mixed with the ultra clear Lembongan water make for some special surfing sessions. We get mixed onshore/cross/offshore winds during the day, however most of the time, just light winds with little effect on the waves.

SURFING LESSONS LEMBONGAN

Perfect Time for Learning

The upcoming shoulder season is perfect for those of you looking to upgrade your surf skills or try surfing for the first time. The waves are a little smaller and more user friendly, perfect for learning new tricks or catching your first wave.

The other bonus for this time of year is that the crowds are usually smaller too. This gives you a chance to catch more waves per session and progress faster. You may have to be flexible time wise, but the windows will be there.