Kitesurfing Selong Belanak

Wind & Conditions

Wide crescent bay on SW Lombok with a long shallow beach; SE trade wind 12–20 kn side-onshore May–October; gently curving shoreline creates calm inner-bay flat water ideal for beginners; white sand and minimal crowds compared to Kuta Lombok; surf school and accommodation in village; day-trip friendly from Kuta.

About Selong Belanak

Selong Belanak sits on the southwestern coast of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, tucked into a wide crescent bay with a long white-sand beach that curves gently along the shoreline. Compared to the busier scene at Kuta Lombok a short drive away, it's genuinely uncrowded — that combination of calm geometry and relative quiet makes it one of those spots that feels like a find even when it's been on the kite map for a while. Getting there from Kuta Lombok is a manageable day-trip. The bay opens up as you come down toward the village, and parking is close to the beach. Access is straightforward. The launch area sits on the long, shallow sandy beach. The crescent shape shelters the inner bay from significant ocean swell, and the shallow gradient produces flat or near-flat water across much of the riding area. For early learners and anyone wanting to drill technique without chop working against them, this is a genuinely useful feature — not just marketing language. Wind arrives as a SE trade through the May–October season, side-onshore across the bay. The wind arc runs 100°–250°, giving you a generous usable window without the awkward pure-onshore angles that complicate some Indonesian beach spots. The SE trades here typically run 12–20 knots — enough to be productive for most riders, and light enough that beginners aren't immediately overpowered. Days on the lower end of that range will suit lighter riders or larger kite sizes better; days pushing toward 20 kn open things up for intermediates who want a bit more drive. The side-onshore angle is honest in the best way: if something goes sideways, you're more likely to wash in than out. That's reassuring at a spot popular with newer riders. Still, keep an eye on your surroundings — the surf school operates here and there can be swimmers and students in the water, particularly in the shallower inner section of the bay. The village has accommodation and a surf school on site, making Selong Belanak viable as a base rather than just a day stop. It isn't a full kite resort, but the essentials are covered: somewhere to sleep, something to eat, and instruction available if someone in your group needs it. Best season runs May through October, tracking the SE trades. Outside that window the wind tends to drop off and the spot becomes less consistent. If you're an intermediate rider who wants a session where the water works with you rather than against you, Selong Belanak delivers. If you're still building toward riding independently, the shallow flat water and forgiving wind angle give you space to do that without the pressure of a heavy launch or punishing chop. Size your kite for the 12–20 kn range and you'll have a solid day.

Best Season

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World Ranking

Not globally ranked, but a kitesurf destination — a local favourite worth a check when the wind lines up.

Location

Selong Belanak, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Indonesia

Lat: -8.9684, Lon: 116.2148