Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Indonesia – West Lombok)
| Name: | Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: ENE |
Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) in West Lombok is an exposed reef break that has quite reliable surf. May-Oct (Dry Season) is the best time of year for waves. Ideal winds are from the east northeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. A reef breaks left. Often Crowded. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Overall Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) surf quality by season and Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko):(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Safari Island | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Belongas | 15 mi |
| Third closest break | Senggigi | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mawi | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Padangbai | 27 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko): |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Aleutians Buoy | 5643 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Bering Sea Buoy | 5971 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 5993 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | NW Hawaii Buoy | 6020 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | W Hawaii Buoy | 6030 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko): |
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| Closest tide station | Ashmore Reef, Australia | 543 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Scott Reef, Australia | 545 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Lynher Bank, Australia | 624 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Browse Island, Australia | 640 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Heywood Shoal, Australia | 645 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko): |
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| Closest ski area | Lake Mountain (Australia) | 2733 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mt Donna Buang (Australia) | 2733 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Mount Buffalo (Australia) | 2741 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Mount Buller (Australia) | 2742 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Mt Stirling (Australia) | 2743 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko): |
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| Closest city location | Karangkebon Timur (Indonesia) | 23 mi |
| Second closest city location | Karangparwa (Indonesia) | 23 mi |
| Third closest city location | Mataram (Indonesia) | 23 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Babakan Barat (Indonesia) | 24 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Karangkecicang (Indonesia) | 24 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) is Selaparang (Mataram) Airport (AMI) in Indonesia, which is 37 km (23 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) is Bali International (Denpasar) Airport (DPS), also in Indonesia, 73 km (45 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Sumbawa Besar Airport (SWG), also in Indonesia, 177 km (110 miles) away.
