Ekas Inside
Ekas Inside is a protected bay break on the southeast coast of Lombok that offers quality left reef waves with more consistency than the famously fickle Desert Point nearby. The bay setting provides shelter from the prevailing winds, creating cleaner conditions for longer periods of the day. With a range of tide stages working and less extreme swell requirements, it's a more accessible option for intermediate-to-advanced surfers exploring Lombok.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 2.4m
- Ideal size
- 1.6m - 2m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- NNW (337°)
- Offshore range
- 307° - 7°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
4/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Ekas Inside?
Ekas Inside is a reef break in SE Lombok, Indonesia, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Ekas Inside?
Ekas Inside picks up swell from the S round to the SW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 2.4m, with the sweet spot around 1.6 to 2m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Ekas Inside?
A NNW wind is dead offshore at Ekas Inside, and anything from the NW round to the N keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to midday. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Ekas Inside?
Ekas Inside is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.7m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Ekas Inside?
The most reliable run of swell at Ekas Inside comes Apr to Oct. There's a second window in Nov to Mar too. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How cold is the water at Ekas Inside?
The water at Ekas Inside averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Ekas Inside good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. Expect a moderate crowd (4/10) when it's on. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help).
How do I get to Ekas Inside?
The nearest airport on our list is LOP, then it's roughly a one-hour drive.
What other surf spots are near Ekas Inside?
The closest breaks we track are Grupuk Bay (Don Don) (19 km), Super Suck (24 km) and Scar Reef (26 km), handy when Ekas Inside isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Apr-Oct
Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Grupuk Bay (Don Don)
🌊 Lombok bay breaks • Boat access • Surf camp vibes
Super Suck
💥 West Sumbawa slab • Extreme barrel • Fickle but world-class
Scar Reef
🩹 Sumbawa's perfect right • Shallow reef gauntlet • Booties mandatory
Yo-Yo's
🌊 West Sumbawa right • Pure fun • Tropical Indo
Tropicals
🌊 West Sumbawa's mellows • White sand beach • Sheltered from wind
Mawi
🌊 Lombok A-frame • Powerful reef break • Fast lefts and rights