Grupuk Bay (Don Don)
Grupuk Bay hosts multiple surf breaks accessible by local boat, with Don Don being one of the standout lefts in the collection. The bay setting on Lombok's south coast provides a sheltered environment with several reef breaks offering different characteristics depending on swell and tide. The local boat shuttle system from Grupuk village makes access easy and affordable, creating a surf camp atmosphere popular with traveling surfers.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (205°)
- Direction range
- 190° - 220°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.5m
- Height multiplier
- 0.90×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- N (0°)
- Offshore range
- 330° - 30°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
5/10
Crowd level
4/10
Access: Road access varies by season; local guide/boat support is often used when the track or tide window is poor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Grupuk Bay (Don Don)?
Grupuk Bay (Don Don) works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.7m and 1.8m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Grupuk Bay (Don Don)?
Offshore wind at Grupuk Bay (Don Don) blows from the N (0°). Anything in the 330° to 30° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Grupuk Bay (Don Don)?
Grupuk Bay (Don Don) wants SSW swell (190° to 220°) between 0.9m and 1.8m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Grupuk Bay (Don Don)?
The main season at Grupuk Bay (Don Don) is Apr-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. Best Apr-Oct (dry season, SE trades offshore). Swells year-round but wet season brings onshore winds.
How do I get to Grupuk Bay (Don Don)?
Fly into LOP, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Road access varies by season; local guide/boat support is often used when the track or tide window is poor.
What kind of wave is Grupuk Bay (Don Don)?
Grupuk Bay (Don Don) is a reef break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 5/10.
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.
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