Desert Point (Bangko-Bangko)
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Best wave in the area.
Atmosphere:
Voted "The Best Wave in the World" by Aussie Tracks magazine. But it is also one of the most inconsistent waves in the world, needing a mega swell. But if you're there on the right day...
Additional Info:
Very long, hollow waves that almost always end in a barrel. It needs some swell though to really start working. Watch out for low tide sessions!! The inside breaks on shallow reef.
Location
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Take the bus from Kuta to Padang Bai in Bali. Take the Ferry to Lembar in Lombok. Catch a Bimo to all the accomodations on the beach for the hardcore surfers. If you want air conditioning and tv then stay at the hotels nearby. Fifty Dollars is more than enough to go round trip. The trip takes 8 hours including a 5 hour boat ride. Charter Boats are also available from Bali.
| Walk | Long walk (>30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Unknown |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Hollow |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | Low tide only |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
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| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |