Is August a good time for surfing at Lombok – Desert Point?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Lombok – Desert Point. Waves 1.1 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Lombok – Desert PointEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Uluwatu
Indonesia
2.2 m waves28° water29° air
83 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Batu Bolong
Canggu · Indonesia
2.3 m waves28° water29° air
78 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 11 km
3
AugPEAK SEASON
Padang Padang
Bali · Indonesia
2.3 m waves28° water29° air
81 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 10 km
4
AugPEAK SEASON
Bingin
Bali · Indonesia
2.3 m waves28° water29° air
80 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 9 km
5
AugPEAK SEASON
Kuta Beach
Bali · Indonesia
2.3 m waves28° water29° air
73 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 3 km
6
AugPEAK SEASON
Balangan
Bali · Indonesia
2.3 m waves28° water29° air
79 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DPS 7 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Indonesia in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Lombok – Desert Point?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Lombok – Desert Point. Waves 1.1 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Lombok – Desert Point in August?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Lombok – Desert Point in August?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lombok – Desert Point in August?
Around 29°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Uluwatu (2.2 m waves), Canggu – Batu Bolong (2.3 m waves) & Bali – Padang Padang (2.3 m waves).
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