Gili Trawangan · Lombok (Gili Islands) · Indonesia
Fast right over a coral shelf a few hundred metres off the south end of Gili Trawangan; it only breaks on bigger south-west swells.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June, August: in August about 17 days have rideable waves and 5 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in August. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: August. Local guides: January-June.
Water 28 °C in August to 30 °C in November: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1.1 m | 29 °C |
| Feb | 5 | 1 | 6 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
| Mar | 8 | 2 | 8 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Apr | 8 | 0 | 7 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| May | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 17 | 5 | 14 | 1.0 m | 28 °C |
| Sep | 12 | 2 | 11 | 0.9 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Nov | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0.8 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0.9 m | 30 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers June, August; in August about 17 days a month have rideable waves and 5 are good or better. For beginners August. Local guides say: January-June.
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in August to 30 °C in November. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow live coral; sea urchins).
SW, S swell, N, NW, NE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Gili Trawangan are in the Surf Spoting app.