Surfing Shipwrecks (Lembongan) — Bali Surf Spot Guide 2026

Reef Break · Advanced · Best season May–Sep · Nusa Islands, Bali

Named after an old shipwreck visible near the break, Shipwrecks is a long, barreling left that can be one of the most exciting waves in the Nusa Islands. On a good swell it produces long, fast walls with barrel sections.

Shipwrecks (Lembongan) wave details

  • Wave type: Reef Break
  • Difficulty: Advanced
  • Best season: May–Sep
  • Swell direction: SW
  • Wind direction: SE (offshore)
  • Crowd level: low
  • Water temperature: 25–28°C
  • Region: Nusa Islands, Bali

Local tips for surfing Shipwrecks (Lembongan)

Accessible by boat from Lembongan village. The channel is tricky to read — local knowledge helps. Board dings happen here so bring a ding kit.

Hazards & safety

Reef break — sharp coral. Water is cooler than mainland Bali. Boat traffic in the channel. Remote location — nearest medical care is on mainland Bali.

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