Preparing for Lombok Surf Retreat

If you are looking to join our surf camp in Lombok, Indonesia, (Feb & March 2026). You should start preparing soon.

Swimming level

Lombok, Indonesia, is not a beach break. All surfers take a boat to reach the surfing point. So it's really important to know how to stay afloat and swim in deep water.

Start by practising swimming, you should be comfortably swimming 25 meters.

Get comfortable in deep water. Learn how to tread efficiently. You should be able to stay afloat without any help for 5-10 minutes.

If you want to catch bigger waves, breathwork and freediving basics will help you stay calmer under bigger waves and harsher conditions.

You must get a written note from your swimming coach/swimming academy to prove your swimming skills. If you are in Bangalore, you will have to get vetted by any of the coaches of Nisha Millet Swimming Academy.

Fitness target

Running/Jogging - You should be able to comfortably run/jog 5 km in 40 minutes.

You should work on - Strength, endurance & mobility

Strength - To ensure that you are able to paddle back.

Endurance - To ensure that you can handle 1 hour surf session

Mobility - Good mobility generally helps your pop ups while surfing

What happens if you are not fit?

1. You do not enjoy the surf

2. You struggle in your surfing sessions

3. You miss out on the beautiful waves that Lombok has to offer
   

Any injuries

If you have any severe injuries in the recent past, we recommend that you consult your doctor before booking the surf trip.

Any medical conditions

It's best to get a clearance from your doctor if you have any medical conditions that might cause issues while surfing.

Closer to the start date of the surf camp, we will send out a workout plan to help you prepare for the surf retreat.

Refer to our FAQs about the surf retreat