Spot · tier 2 · Indonesia
Ekas Bay
Lombok's largest bay and a still under-the-radar kite powerhouse, with a long reef line creating a protected lagoon of flat water plus waves further out. Hills around the bay shield it from cross-winds, giving it some of the most reliable, all-year conditions in Lombok.
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Wind
| best months |
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|---|---|
| season notes | Clean easterly trade winds most reliable May-August, though Ekas is noted as one of the few Lombok spots with rideable conditions nearly year-round. |
| avg knots | 15-25 |
| wind name | SE trade winds |
| direction to shore | cross-shore |
| quality | steady |
| typical kite sizes | 9-12m |
Water
| type | lagoon |
|---|---|
| wetsuit | boardshorts, tropical |
| tides | tide affects lagoon depth and reef exposure |
| standing depth | shallow lagoon behind the reef line |
Levels
| beginner | yes |
|---|---|
| intermediate | yes |
| advanced | yes |
| notes | Sheltered lagoon areas suit beginners while riders can venture further out toward the reef for more advanced/wave conditions - caters to all levels simultaneously. |
Launch & crowd
| description | Beach/lagoon launch at Ekas Surf Resort, reached by ~30 min boat from Awang Harbour |
|---|---|
| rescue | resort-run kite school support |
| busy months |
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| vibe | quiet, developing resort area, uncrowded compared to Bali |
Monthly wind statistics
Station: Praya (WeatherSpark, ~30 km) — Praya is the nearest named WeatherSpark station to south Lombok (~25-30 km inland/north of Ekas Bay); no station was found directly on the Ekas peninsula. Windy season (May 9 - Oct 24) is broader than known_best_months (May-Aug) but consistent in direction. No probability(>=4Bft) figure available; windfinder.com 429-blocked all session.
| Month | Wind ≥4 Bft | Avg kn | Dir | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | —% | 5.4 | W | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Feb | —% | 5.1 | W | 26.7 | 28.3 |
| Mar | —% | 4.4 | W | 26.7 | 28.9 |
| Apr | —% | 4.9 | E | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| May | —% | 5.9 | E | 26.7 | 28.3 |
| Jun | —% | 6.6 | E | 26.1 | 27.8 |
| Jul | —% | 7 | E | 25.6 | 27.2 |
| Aug | —% | 7.1 | S | 25.6 | 26.7 |
| Sep | —% | 6.6 | S | 26.1 | 27.2 |
| Oct | —% | 6 | S | 27.2 | 27.8 |
| Nov | —% | 5 | S | 27.2 | 28.9 |
| Dec | —% | 5 | S | 27.2 | 28.9 |
Hazards
- outer reef line
- boat access needed from Awang Harbour
Tips
- Ekas Surf Resort is the only IKO-affiliated kite center in Lombok
- 10 minutes by road/boat from Kaliantan Beach for a change of scenery
Travel basics
| airport | LOP - Lombok International Airport |
|---|---|
| getting there | drive to Awang Harbour then ~30 min boat transfer, or overland via bumpy roads |
| accommodation | Ekas Surf Resort, Ekas Breaks and nearby homestays |
| cost level | mid |
| no wind | surf breaks nearby, snorkeling |
Nearby: Kaliantan Beach
Sources: surfindonesia.com · krnk-lombok.com · ekassurfresort.com