Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) surf break

Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) surfForecast / Lombok – West / Indonesia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Monday 18 May 2026 WITA
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Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) this week:

The surf forecast for Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 11PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 2AM.

Wave TypeTime (WITA) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Best Surf11PM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful11AM (Mon 18th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1667
1621
793
878
699
548
469
596
643
588
856
879
964
868
833
953
731
701
458
528
491
Wind (km/h)
15
S
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
5
NNE
5
NE
15
N
10
NNE
5
ENE
0
E
5
NE
5
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
SE
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:30AM2.38m
11:51PM1.42m
11:11AM2.38m
00:34AM1.36m
11:54AM2.29m
1:21AM1.31m
12:40PM2.13m
2:16AM1.29m
1:29PM1.92m
3:23AM1.30m
2:27PM1.68m
4:42AM1.37m
3:49PM1.46m
Low Tide
5:36PM-0.14m
4:43AM0.64m
6:20PM-0.09m
5:24AM0.67m
7:06PM0.03m
6:08AM0.73m
7:54PM0.18m
7:00AM0.83m
8:45PM0.35m
8:08AM0.94m
9:42PM0.51m
9:51AM1.01m
10:44PM0.63m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:04
6:04
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
6:02
1
8
3
1
4
1
3
5
2
2
2
1
3
Temp °C
27
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
30
29
31
31
31
32
32
30
33
33
32
32
31
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
SSW
14
2
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
13
1.6
SSW
13
1.5
SSW
12
1.4
SSW
12
1.3
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
12
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.5
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.3
SSW
13
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
1667
1621
793
878
699
548
469
385
643
588
856
879
964
868
833
953
731
701
458
528
491
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
23
0.3
SW
21
0.9
SSW
8
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SSW
11
0.9
SSW
12
0.5
E
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.2
SSE
7
0.1
W
15
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
W
16
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
21
72
116
133
113
307
375
596
285
237
22
7
21
14
4
4
4
5
24
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
20
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
9
0.1
NE
6
0.5
SE
8
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.3
SSE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
ENE
5
0.3
NE
5
Energy kJ
63
2
2
1
31
32
17
8
10
4
5
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.7
SE
8
0.5
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
4
0.6
S
8
0.5
SE
6
0.8
SE
5
Energy kJ
42
26
60
26
17
15
2
45
17
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
2
1
1
Distance (km)
7
39
7
7
7
0
0
0
0
24
0
7
0
7
0
7
39
0
7
7
7
Best forecast wave conditions in West Coast of Lombok
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Indonesia
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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Information about the Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko)) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko) is 37 km (23 miles) from Mataram. If you plan a holiday in West Coast of Lombok, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mataram. Mataram has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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