About This Spot
Gili Trawangan, Indonesia is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Indonesia.
Situated in Asia, the spot offers Flat and Chop water conditions, making it ideal for experienced riders pushing their limits.
With ESE–SE–SSE winds, peaking from January to October, Gili Trawangan, Indonesia delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
Never very strong winds here.
When to Go
Best months: January, February, July, August, September, October.
What to Expect
This can be a challenging location. There are strong currents flowing north/south between the islands during max tidal exchange. In combination with the often rather weak winds, this means that it could be hard or impossible to relaunch your kite if the wind and current are in the same direction. Make sure to get information on the tides and current from any of the local dive shops before heading out, and pay close attention to keeping an island downwind of you at all times. If you get swept passed the islands, your next stop is Borneo across the Java sea. Around the very southern tip of the island is a shallow coral area which may be possible to cross during high tide, but you definitely don't want to fall off your board in that area so do not attempt any tricks there.
Wind & Conditions
ESE · SE · SSE · S
Best wind direction
Never very strong winds here.
Best Months
Water Conditions
This can be a challenging location. There are strong currents flowing north/south between the islands during max tidal exchange. In combination with the often rather weak winds, this means that it could be hard or impossible to relaunch your kite if the wind and current are in the same direction. Make sure to get information on the tides and current from any of the local dive shops before heading out, and pay close attention to keeping an island downwind of you at all times. If you get swept passed the islands, your next stop is Borneo across the Java sea. Around the very southern tip of the island is a shallow coral area which may be possible to cross during high tide, but you definitely don't want to fall off your board in that area so do not attempt any tricks there.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
Bus, bemo or taxi to Bangsal on Lombok, and a boat from there. There is plenty of accommodation on each of the Gili islands.
Location
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