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.