Gili is unusual in that it is the place for those rare right-handers!

While there are spots that break all year round, the dry season of May to October is best. Beware of tides because they can make the difference between good surf and none at all. In general, the Lombok Strait is somewhat fickle, but can provide some excellent surf.

Gili Trawangan
Gili T can be a secret blessing when the surf is good. Surfers that can drop fast waves will be rewarded with long rides and big swells with steep barrels in some parts. The spot is a fast right-hand reef-break about 300 meters off the southern end of the island. Surfing can be tricky here and large south-southwest swells are necessary in order to clear the coral, which is also a popular site with snorkelers.
The wet season (January – June) can provide 1-2 meter (3-6 foot) swells.

Gili Air
Another reef break, which like Gili T, is also off the southern tip of the island. A great although somewhat infrequent right-hander, the break here is fast, short hollow and fun. Gili Air is the closest of the islands to Lombok and the break is accessible via a long paddle or you can head there on a boat. Be careful of strong currents and a somewhat treacherous reef.
Surf is best when winds are blowing from the west and northwest, coupled with a large south-southwest swell to create some nice short barrels. The left break also provides some swift close outs or straight-handers. While the surf can be good during all tides, low tide can be treacherous.

Gili Meno
The break here is known as Secrets and is located 100m off the beach at the island’s southeast corner. When conditions are good, Secrets can provide an impressive swell resulting in a fast, long, hollow right, which can provide some nice walls and barrels at parts. Beware the shallow reef, however, and do not be shy to ask locals for help.
The somewhat inconsistent nature of Gili Meno’s surf helps keep the crowds down at Secrets, which can really pay off for those with a bit of patience.

Don’t forget to bring your wetsuit and booties!

CORAL REEFS ARE SOMETHING YOU DO NOT WANT TO MESS AROUND WITH.