Lombok’s popularity as a surfing hotspot continues to swell as surfers look to escape the crowds of its much busier sister island, Bali. Blessed with waves that work all year round and breaks to suit all levels, this Indonesian island has something to offer surfers of all experience levels (including no experience at all!).
Surf camps are a great way to learn to surf or to level up your skills and the island has offerings for salty wanderers of all surfing levels and travel styles. Here we round up the best surf camps in Lombok so you can spend less time wondering which camp is right for you and more time riding those waves!
Best Surf Camps in Lombok – Quick Answers!
Best Overall Surf Camp in Lombok – Kura Surf
Best Budget Surf Camp in Lombok – DHM
Best Surf Camp in Lombok for Yogis – Surf & Yoga Lombok
Best Surf Camp in Lombok for Socialising – LMBK Surf House
Best Luxury Surf Camp in Lombok – Xanadu
Best Surf Camp in Lombok for Small Groups – Roots Surf & Yoga Retreat
Best Two-Week Surf Camp in Lombok – Surf Camp Lombok
Best Surf School without Accommodation – Happiness Lombok
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7 of the Best Surf Camps in Lombok
1. Kura Surf
- Location: Kuta, Lombok
- Price per night: $127USD for a private room
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation, 11 surf sessions, board rental, photo analysis, 1 BBQ dinner, 1 yoga class, 1 cooking class, daily breakfast, airport transfer
- Highlights: Social atmosphere, great instructors, Indonesian cooking class
Kura Surf is perfect for you if:
- You’re serious about levelling up your surfing. Kura Surf’s focus is on ensuring each guest improves their surfing skills during the camp. The friendly local instructors provide real-time feedback in the water to encourage constant progression.
- You’re looking for a social atmosphere. Kura Surf fosters a friendly group atmosphere and all guests start the camp on the same day creating the perfect environment to make friends and surfing buddies!
- You like the best of both worlds. Kura Surf Camp is located close enough to central Kuta to make everywhere walkable but far enough from the hubbub to enjoy some peace and quiet.
“I had one of the best sessions I’ve ever had surfing with Kura Surf. The guides were friendly, attentive and helpful. The real-time feedback helped me make adjustments and improve during the session. There is a real family feel at the camp too!” Lisa Barham, Writer at South East Asia Backpacker
Lombok’s Surf Scene
The surf in Lombok is located along the south coast. There are several different spots along the coastline ranging from beginner-friendly beach breaks to pumping waves for experienced surfers. Easy access to such a variety of breaks makes Lombok surf camps suitable for surfers of all levels, whether you’ve never touched a board before or you’re looking to improve your technique and manoeuvres.
2. DHM
- Location: Kuta, Lombok
- Price per night: $105USD for a private room
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation, 10 surf sessions with one-on-one coaching, board rental, surf strength training, 1 yoga class, photo analysis, daily breakfast, 1 BBQ dinner, one-hour massage, airport pick up
- Highlights: One-on-one coaching, good value for money, massage included
DHM is perfect for you if:
- You want some private coaching. At DHM each guest has their own guide during surfing sessions, meaning you can benefit from dedicated one-on-one coaching in the water.
- You’re on a budget. DHM offers excellent value for money. It’s one of the most budget-friendly camps in Kuta and offers private rooms for a great price.
- You want some additional training. The one-week package at Kuta includes surf strength training to help you improve your paddling power and balance. Plus after all that working out you can enjoy a relaxing massage. Bonus!
- One-on-one surf coaching with expert guides
- Central location in the heart of Kuta, Lombok
- Newly renovated private accommodation
- One-hour relaxing massage included!
3. Surf & Yoga Lombok
- Location: Kuta, Lombok
- Price per night: $105USD for a shared room (surf-only package)
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation, 6 surf sessions, board rental, video analysis, surf theory, beach BBQ, daily breakfast, daily dinner
- Highlights: Dinner included, build-your-own packages, secluded location
Surf & Yoga Lombok is perfect for you if:
- You’re looking to practise surfing and yoga. Surf & Yoga has surf-only packages and yoga-only packages as well as a combo choice. There is even the option to build your own package so you can get the perfect balance of surf and yoga to suit you.
- You want to get away from it all. Surf & Yoga’s hilltop accommodation is a great place to relax away from the crowds and with amazing views to boot!
- You’d like everything included. All packages at Surf & Yoga include daily dinner as well as breakfast.
- Perfectly balanced surf and yoga combo
- Tranquil hilltop location with stunning ocean views
- Nutritious breakfast and dinner included!
- Close to epic surf spots and diverse breaks
Once is Nice, Twice is Better (Sometimes!)
Some surf camps in Lombok offer surfing sessions once a day, others provide two sessions as standard. Take this into consideration when choosing the right camp for you. If you want to improve at pace, two sessions might be the right thing for you. But be warned, this requires stamina. Several hours in the water can be exhausting, particularly for complete beginners! If you want a more balanced or relaxed experience, a camp with one daily session may be for you.
4. LMBK Surf House
- Location: Kuta, Lombok
- Price per night: $128USD for a dorm bed
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation, 10 surf sessions, board rental, yoga and fitness classes, photo analysis, surf theory, daily breakfast, 2 family dinners, airport transfer, tote bag
- Highlights: Weekly activities, flexible, central location
LMBK Surf House is perfect for you if:
- You need to be flexible. Guests can start the camp any day of the week and stay for any length of time (2 nights minimum).
- You’re looking for a lively social environment. With weekly programmed activities such as surf recovery yoga, surfskate and surf fit classes, plus a capacity of 40 guests, there is always something to do and new people to meet!
- You want to be at the centre of things. LMBK Surf House is located on the main drag in Kuta, perfectly placed for those who love to stay in the heart of the action.
5. Xanadu
- Location: Kuta, Lombok
- Price per night: $129USD for a shared double room
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation, 6 surf sessions, board rental, surf theory, video analysis, daily yoga, daily breakfast, welcome dinner
- Highlights: Longboard-focused retreats, luxury accommodation, daily yoga sessions
Xanadu is perfect for you if:
- You want to learn or level up your longboarding. Xanadu offers the island’s only longboard-focused retreat, perfect for those looking to perfect their longboarding skills on Lombok’s mellow waves.
- You’d like a little luxury. Xanadu has two locations – Xanadu Village in central Kuta and Xanadu Boutique Retreat, located in the hills just outside of town. Both locations are beautiful and comfortable but the Boutique Retreat provides an extra touch of luxury.
- You want to balance surf and yoga. Xanadu’s packages include daily yoga sessions and a weekly sunset meditation trip.
Kuta or Gerupuk?
Most surf camps in Lombok are located in either Kuta or Gerupuk. Kuta, Lombok (not to be confused with Kuta, Bali) is the main traveller hub on the island and has a lively and buzzing atmosphere. It also provides easier access to breaks in the west of the island, including the best beginner spot, Selong Belanak and more advanced breaks such as Mawi and Are Guling. In contrast, Gerupuk is a small fishing village that offers a more local experience. The advantage of staying in Gerupuk is having several diverse waves right on your doorstep.
6. Roots Surf & Yoga Retreat
- Location: Gerupuk, Lombok
- Price per night: $108USD for a dorm bed
- Includes: 7 night’s accommodation, 10 surf sessions, board rental, video and photo analysis, daily breakfast, 2 dinners, 2 yoga sessions, airport pickup
- Highlights: Small group experience, in-depth analysis, close to diverse breaks
Roots Surf & Yoga Retreat is perfect for you if:
- You’d enjoy being part of a small group. Roots accommodates a maximum of six guests per week, creating a more intimate dynamic and individual focus.
- You would appreciate lots of analysis of your surfing. To help you progress, Roots offer four photo analysis sessions and one video analysis during the week.
- You want to be close to several breaks. Roots’ location in Gerupuk means you’ll be close to seven different waves, with breaks suitable for all levels.
“If you’re looking for a quieter base and a better feel for local life, staying in Gerupuk is a great option. You’re also right on top of several great waves meaning you can spend more time in the water and less time travelling to surf spots.” Lisa Barham, Writer at South East Asia Backpacker
7. Surf Camp Lombok
- Location: Gerupuk, Lombok
- Price per night: $100USD for a dorm bed
- Includes: 14 night’s accommodation, 26 surf sessions, board rental, video analysis, surf theory, yoga class, all meals
- Highlights: Two-week camps, beachfront location, good value for money
Surf Camp Lombok is perfect for you if:
- You want to stay for more than a week. Surf Camp Lombok provides two-week surf camps with two surf sessions per day. If you’re looking to improve quickly, this intense course is the way to go.
- You’re already a seasoned surfer. Surf Camp Lombok offers beginner courses as well as courses designed specifically for advanced surfers, which focus on supporting guests to reach their peak performance.
- You’re looking for a beachfront location. Located directly on the beach in Gerupuk, Surf Camp Lombok’s accommodation is the perfect place to relax between sessions. Or, if you’ve still got energy, try the onsite skate bowl to practise your surfing skills outside of the water!
The Best Surf Schools in Lombok (without accommodation)
If a surf camp seems too much of a commitment, why not try booking some surfing lessons with a surf school instead. The difference between a camp and a school is that the former provides accommodation and, usually, packages with extras that might include video analysis, some meals and perhaps additional activities such as yoga.
Surf schools meanwhile keep things simple and provide surfing lessons with a guide, rental equipment and transport only. You can choose to book a one-off session or a block of lessons.
Below we list a few of the best surf schools in Lombok. All of these provide small group lessons with one instructor for every 2-3 surfers, board rental and return transport to the surf spot.
Happiness Lombok
Happy by name, happy by nature. Happiness Lombok offers competitively priced surf lessons and smiles guaranteed! If you don’t catch any waves on your surf session, your next lesson is free! They also have their own bar where students gather after classes to share a beer and surf stories.
Prices start from 450,000 IDR per session (approx. $28USD) with a block of 7+ lessons or 550,000 IDR (approx. $35USD) for a single lesson.
- Learn from the best with local expert guides
- Explore the top surf spots in Lombok
- Catch waves or your next session is free!
- Enjoy a post-surf chill session at the onsite bar
Lombok Logs
Lombok Logs specialises in longboard surfing. Longboards (or logs) are large surfboards (usually 9 feet plus) with wider rounded noses, a lot of volume and often with a single fin. They are good for small, gentle waves and offer fun and mellow rides. Lombok has some great longboarding spots and Lombok Logs are the go-to school for longboard surf lessons.
Sessions cost 550,000 IDR (approx. $35USD) for beginner lessons and 600,000 IDR (approx. $38USD) for intermediate lessons.
Heartbeach Lombok Surf Academy
Lessons with Heartbeach Lombok come with super friendly guides and a surf theory and beach warm up included. They also offer private sessions for those you want one-on-one guidance.
Prices start from 500,000 IDR per session (approx. $32USD) with a block of 7+ lessons or 600,000 IDR (approx. $38USD) for a single lesson.
Why You Should Head to Lombok: Indo’s New Surfing Hotspot
Just a short hop from the crowded breaks of Bali and with a more chilled, laid-back vibe, it’s no wonder that Lombok is fast becoming the go-to place to surf in Indo. With consistent swell and gentle waves it’s the perfect place to catch your first waves, while experienced surfers will find plenty of breaks to test their skills.
Whether you’re looking to learn the basics or seeking some guidance to up your surf game, a surf camp in Lombok won’t disappoint! So grab your rashie, slather on the zinc and let’s hit the waves!
Have you taken a surf camp in Lombok? Tell us which one you would recommend in the comments!
Contributors:
South East Asia Backpacker is a ‘travel diary for everyone’. This article has been written with the help of backpackers and local experts. We would like to thank…
🙏 Sev Salibian | Kura Surf Camp
Lisa Barham
Having always dreamt of travelling the world, Lisa finally decided to follow that dream in her mid-thirties when she left her nine-to-five in London for life on the road. After trekking to Everest Base Camp in Nepal and learning to surf in Sri Lanka, she headed for wondrous Southeast Asia, where she can currently be found solo backpacking, navigating through life and unfamiliar streets.
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