Desert Point
Indonesia · Indo-Pacific
Right now
Rain showersWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.5m SSW
Wind: 4 km/h ENE (offshore)
Beach faces: SSW
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 11:43Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Boardshorts weather. 30°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.5m swell at 11s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 30°C.
AI-generated summary for Desert Point. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Desert Point
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 53). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Desert Point.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Desert Point
Desert Point, located on the island of Lombok, Indonesia, is widely considered one of the longest, most consistently hollow left-hand waves on the planet. The bathymetry consists of an incredibly shallow, flat, and sharp coral reef extending along a remote peninsula. The wave requires a precise south-westerly groundswell to wrap around the point and engage the shallow shelf. When paired with a south-easterly offshore trade wind, the wave produces a high-speed, endlessly cylindrical tube that reels mechanically down the reef. Because the water depth is critically shallow-often exposing the live coral-and the wave speed frequently outpaces the surfer, it is an extremely high-consequence environment. It is strictly reserved for expert surfers capable of executing high-velocity, highly technical tube rides. Mistakes guarantee severe lacerations and broken equipment upon the exposed coral reef. The combination of intense speed, shallow water, and remote location makes this wave an ultimate test.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Desert Point. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Desert Point?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.