Lacerations
Lacerations is a fast, shallow reef break between Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan that fully lives up to its name—the razor-sharp reef can inflict serious cuts on any surfer who falls in the wrong spot. The wave offers both lefts and rights depending on swell direction, with the left being more hollow and the right offering longer walls. Booties are essential, and the break rewards confident, committed surfers with quality waves in a stunning island setting.
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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
- 1.3m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 1.03×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SE (135°)
- Offshore range
- 105° - 165°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Access: Reach Nusa Ceningan/Lembongan by ferry from Bali; local boats and tide timing matter over the shallow reef.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Lacerations?
Lacerations is a reef break in Nusa Ceningan, Bali, Indonesia, with peaks that run both left and right.
What swell works best at Lacerations?
Lacerations 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 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.6m. 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 Lacerations?
A SE wind is dead offshore at Lacerations, and anything from the ESE round to the SSE 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 Lacerations?
Lacerations is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Lacerations?
The most reliable run of swell at Lacerations 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 Lacerations?
The water at Lacerations 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 Lacerations 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. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help) and shallow water at low tide.
How do I get to Lacerations?
The nearest airport on our list is DPS. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $15 USD, but confirm with an operator). Reach Nusa Ceningan/Lembongan by ferry from Bali; local boats and tide timing matter over the shallow reef.
What other surf spots are near Lacerations?
The closest breaks we track are Playgrounds (1.8 km), Shipwrecks (2.6 km) and Keramas (14 km), handy when Lacerations 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
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