No experience needed at all. Our 6-day surf camp in Lombok is designed for all levels — complete beginners through to intermediate surfers looking to improve technique. Our coaches assess your level on day one and tailor the sessions accordingly. If you've never stood on a board in your life, you’re more than welcomed!

Gerupuk Bay works year-round — which is one of the reasons we love it. The dry season (May to October) brings bigger, more powerful swells, ideal for intermediate to advanced surfers. The wet season (November to April) offers smaller, cleaner, glassier waves — perfect for beginners and those working on technique. Our camps run every week of the year, so there's genuinely no bad time to visit.

Gerupuk is about 30–40 minutes from Lombok International Airport (LOP). All our surf camp packages include airport transfers — we'll arrange pickup and drop-off for you. If you're booking surf lessons only (without accommodation), we can also arrange transport for you with an additional charge.

The surf camp price includes: all 8 surf sessions with ISA-certified coaching, 2 surf theory sessions, 2 surf photo analysis (photos yours to keep), 2 surfskate session, a drone videography session (videos yours to keep), a family dinner on your last night, and return airport transfers.

Accommodation and daily breakfast are included with the Semeton Surf House and Private Room packages. The flexible (no accommodation) package excludes these.

Absolutely. Inside Gerupuk is one of the most beginner-friendly breaks in Lombok — soft, rolling waves with a forgiving reef and easy boat access. It's the spot we use most for beginners and early intermediate surfers. As you progress during the week, we'll take you to other spots around the bay that match your growing confidence.

We keep group sizes deliberately small to maintain coaching quality. Maximum 6 guests per week, grouped by level where possible. You'll never feel lost in a crowd — this is one of the things our guests mention most in their reviews.

Yes — all surfboards, leashes, rash guards and equipment are included in your camp or lesson price. We'll match you with the right board for your size and skill level. No need to bring or rent anything separately unless you want to!

Yes. If you're just passing through Lombok or have limited time, we offer private and semi-private surf lessons on a per-session basis. Message us on WhatsApp to check availability and pricing for your dates.

We're located in Gerupuk Village, right in the middle of Gerupuk Bay on the south coast of Lombok. This puts us closer to the surf breaks than most camps based in Kuta — no long transfers needed. A full address and Google Maps link are sent with your booking confirmation.

The easiest way is to message us directly on WhatsApp — we'll confirm availability for your dates, answer any remaining questions, and send you the booking details. We reply within a few hours. You can also email us at semetonsurflombok@gmail.com.

There are a few genuinely good options based right in Gerupuk — Semeton Surf Lombok and Roots Surf & Yoga Retreat, Surf Camp Lombok all operate out of the bay itself, which puts you closer to the breaks than the bigger-name camps based 20-30 minutes away in Kuta (Kura Surf, DHM, LMBK Surf House, Xanadu). Which is "best" really depends on what you want: Semeton keeps groups to a maximum of 6 and is built around structured, ISA-certified coaching rather than just guiding you to waves — if your main goal is measurable improvement in a short week, that's our focus. If you want a bigger social scene or yoga built into the schedule, a Kuta-based camp might suit you better. We'd rather you pick the right fit than just pick us.

Depends on your priorities. Gerupuk is a working fishing village with a protected bay and around six distinct surf breaks on your doorstep — no long drives needed and a more local feel. Kuta Lombok, 20-30 minutes away, has more restaurants, bars, shops and a bigger backpacker scene, but you'll usually need a scooter ride out before you get on a boat to your surf breaks each session. If you're coming to surf as much as possible and don't need nightlife, Gerupuk is the better base. If you want surf mornings and a livelier town in the afternoons/evenings, Kuta works well too — plenty of people do both in one trip

The honest answer: we're smaller and more coaching-focused than most. Semeton caps each week at 6 guests, run by ISA-certified head coach Saban, who grew up surfing this exact bay and previously coached at LMBK Surf House in Kuta before starting Semeton. That means less "surf guide, take photos, repeat" and more real-time technique feedback, video/photo analysis, and theory sessions built into the week. We're not the biggest or the flashiest camp in Lombok, and we're not trying to be — we're a family-run operation (Semeton means "family" in Sasak) built for people who want to actually get better at surfing in a short time, not just tick off a few sessions.