Welcome to Gerupuk — and to the family

Our home

Map of Gerupuk main surf spots with labels and surf level indicators for beginners, intermediate, and advanced surfers, including boat parking and break direction.

Tucked into the southern coast of Lombok, Gerupuk is a small fishing village that happens to sit on one of the best surf bays in Indonesia. Gerupuk Bay is home to around six distinct surf breaks — Inside Gerupuk, Outside Gerupuk, Don Don, and more — each suited to different levels and conditions. There's almost always something rideable, whatever the season.

The dry season (May to October) brings bigger, more consistent swells for intermediate and advanced surfers. The wet season (November to April) offers smaller, cleaner waves — our personal favourite for beginners and those working on technique. Glassy mornings, uncrowded lineups, and warm water year-round.

Gerupuk hasn't been overrun. It's still a working village with locals who love the ocean. When you surf here, you're a guest — and our team will always help you navigate the bay with respect.

People surfing and swimming in the ocean near cliffs and small islands in the distance.

Our story

Semeton was built around a simple idea: that the best surfing happens when you feel like you belong.

We watched a lot of travellers arrive in Lombok, take a few lessons with whoever was available, and leave having barely scratched the surface of what surfing here can offer. Not because they lacked ability — but because they didn't have the coaching, the community, or the local knowledge to get the most out of it.

Semeton is our answer to that. A small, locally-run surf school and surf camp in Gerupuk where quality coaching, genuine connection and good vibes are the whole point.

Semeton means "family" in Sasak — the language of Lombok's indigenous people. It's not just a name. It's a promise.

A green surfboard with a white leash plug and black fins on the bottom, seen from the front, on the ocean surface with waves and white foam in the background.

Meet Saban — Founder, Head Coach

A smiling man in a black t-shirt standing on a rural road with green plants, palm trees, and hills in the background.

Semeton is Saban's creation. He grew up in Gerupuk — this bay is his backyard, these waves are the ones he learned to surf on — and after years of coaching at LMBK Surf House, one of Lombok's most popular surf camps, he came home to build something of his own.

That's Semeton. A surf school and surf house rooted in the place he grew up, run the way he believes surfing should be taught: small groups, real feedback, genuine care for every guest's progress.

ISA-certified and with years of coaching experience, Saban has a rare ability to watch a surfer for a few seconds and immediately identify what's holding them back. His guests consistently say they progressed faster than they ever expected — and that they had a great time doing it.

Send it! We'll see you in the water. 🤙"

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A few things we care about

A man standing on the bow of a boat with his arms raised, looks like he is celebrating. The boat is named 'SRI BINTANG' and is floating on calm water near a rocky coastline with green hills in the background. There is a person lying on the boat and partially visible roof of the boat on the side.

Lombok is a majority Muslim island. Around the village, we ask guests to wear a cover-up after surfing. A rash guard in the water is a good idea too — both for modesty and for sun protection.

Support local

A woman in a black outfit and brown shorts is standing on a paddleboard in a body of water, smiling and raising her arm. There are lush green trees and hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

Gerupuk's community depends on tourism. Whether you book with us or another local operator, hiring a local surf guide matters — for safety, for wave knowledge, and for the livelihoods of the people who call this place home.

Respect the culture

People in the water with surfboards, facing the ocean, as cliffs or hills covered in greenery are visible in the background and boats are on the water.

The lineups in Gerupuk can get busy during peak season. Be patient, take your turn, and share the joy. If a beginner drops in on your wave, laugh it off — there's always another set coming.

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