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Reef break · A-frame

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Playgrounds

Nusa Lembongan & Ceningan, Indonesia-8.678° 115.441°
Levels 4-7

Wannasurf lists it as a reef break (right and left) over coral reef, wave quality "Regional Classic". It starts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+. Best tide: mid and high tide. Frequency: regular.

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Advanced details

The granular read for surfers who want it.

Wave type
Reef break
Bottom
reef
Direction
A-frame
Best tide
mid-high

Next 7 days

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Surf outlook

We don't have a forecast outlook for Playgrounds yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.

Live conditions

We don't have a current forecast for Playgrounds. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.

Surf Snapshot

Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.

Oct
Consistency this monthEstimated
Flat
Beginner safety
Risky
Crowd
Moderate
Boardshorts
Recommended boardsShortboardfunboard
Year-round consistency
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Rated for Levels 4-7 · Best at Level 5.

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Beginner notes

Graded from Level 4. Wannasurf rates it for all surfers, but it is a reef break over coral reef. Weekday crowd: few surfers.

Hazards

  • reef

Nearby spots

The closest graded spots to Playgrounds, straight-line distance.

  • Lacerationsunder 1 km · Levels 6-7
  • Shipwrecks~1 km · Levels 5-7
  • Ceningan Point~3 km · Levels 5-7
  • Keramas~16 km · Levels 4-7
  • Hyatt Reef (Sanur)~19 km · Levels 6-7

Best months to surf here

In-season months for Bali, from our editors’ season calendar.

  • May
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  • Sep

How this spot is sourced

Cross-checked against 1 source, last checked October 2026.

  • WannaSurf surf spot atlas

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