Ombak Tujuh Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

W, SW, S

Wind

NE, E, SE

Surf Height

Head high to 5 times overhead

Tide

Mid to high.

Ombak Tujuh Surf Guide

Considered a "big-wave" spot, Ombak Tujuh is more closely related to Western Australia's Margaret River than other machine-like Indonesian waves. It's left-hand reef with a feathering, shifting, barreling take-off and a long reeling wall. It's considered to be the best wave along the Ujung Genteng peninsula, primarily because it's a swell magnet. Local geography cycles predominant winds around to blow offshore, too. But the wave's raw exposure to several swell directions makes for shifty conditions. Bigger boards are recommended just to ease yourself into these things. One of the most difficult aspects of the wave is reaching it, either by boat or by a long and winding road.

Ability Level

Advanced

BegIntAdv

Advanced

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

Moderate

MellowHeavy

Light crowds.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

Fun.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Medium

Water Quality

Fair

CleanDirty

Fair

Hazards

The reef.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Gun

Access

Boat or a long, diverted drive.

Bottom

Reef.

Best Season

March-November

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