Are Guling/Air Guling

Are Guling is a steeper wave, requiring a quick takeoff. It provides a fast peeling ride with plenty of power, and is great for maneuvers.

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Key Surf Spot Info

Wave Direction
Both (mainly a right)

Ideal Swell Direction
SW

Best Tide Level
Low

Minimum Surfer Ability
Intermediate

Conditions

Are Guling is wind exposed, and crumbles when the wind isn’t light. It’s a great spot to hit up early in the morning or in the rainy season. Are Guling works on all swell sizes, and can hold a big swell. It works best on a low-mid tide. However, on a mid-high tide there is also a left hander which becomes surfable and offers a hollow and fast ride.

Crowd Levels

Medium crowd levels, consisting of more experienced surfers than the beginner friendly breaks.

Do You Need Reef Boots

Booties are not required for any of the South Lombok Breaks. However, if you simply feel a lot more comfortable wearing them if there is any chance you will touch the reef, you could wear booties at Are Guling if you plan on riding the waves further in.

Getting There

Located about 15 minutes West of Kuta, you can get Are Guling by following Google maps to Areguling Beach Lombok. It’s a fairly easy scooter ride with a short section of dirt road at the end.

Once you arrive you will need to pay a small amount to park, and then you can hire a boat for 25,000 IDR each way. It is also possible to paddle from the shore.