Segar Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S-SW.
Wind
N-NW.
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead.
Tide
Mid to high.
Segar Surf Guide
Within earshot of the engines revving at Mandalika Formula 1 Raceway lies a different kind of speedway – the rippable reefbreaks of Seger Beach. Just a quick motorbike zip from Kuta, this scenic beach juts out from the southeast corner of the Kuta Bay and offers up punchy rights and lefts. It’s a swell magnet and a go-to when other spots go flat – good up to about 6 foot – but gets buried on big swells and blown out by dry season trades. Early mornings or wet season are your best bets.
The righthander at the western tip is a local favorite: fast, playful, and perfect for stringing together high-performance turns. It can even dish out a nice barrel with a bit of swell and, when on, feels like the funnest wave around. The mellower left on the east side crumbles gently over reef, ideal for beginners and groms. Both waves need a mid to high tide; low tide turns Seger into a sea urchin-laced closeout fest.
Post-surf, climb the southern headland for a panoramic view of Kuta Bay and a killer sunset.
Ability Level
All Abilities
All levels.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Mellow.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Low to medium. This is one of the main surf zones close to the hub of Kuta, popular with everyone from groms and beginners on the inside left to the top locals putting on a show at the right.
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun to good.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Light. Waves break relatively close to shore compared to many spots in this area. Closes out beyond overhead.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Sharp reef, strong current ripping out through the channel on outgoing tide and during large swell.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard, Bodysurfing
Access
A quick motorbike zip from the South Lombok surfing hub of Kuta. Right in front of the Novotel Resort and stone’s throw from the Mandalika Formula 1 Raceway. There is a small parking fee at the beach.
Bottom
Reef, urchins, sand.
Best Season
October-April.
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