Gili Trawangan

Gili Trawangan is a kiteboarding spot near Mataram in Indonesia, with open ocean conditions and prevailing SE, S wind, best ridden in January, February, July, August, September, October.

About Gili Trawangan

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.

When is the best time to kitesurf at Gili Trawangan?

The best time to kite Gili Trawangan is January, February, July, August, September, October, when the SE, S wind is most reliable.

What are the wind and water conditions?

Gili Trawangan offers open ocean conditions with SE, S wind (Thermal wind), launching from island.

How do I get to Gili Trawangan?

Bus, bemo or taxi to Bangsal on Lombok, and a boat from there. There is plenty of accommodation on each of the Gili islands.

Hazards at Gili Trawangan

Currents, Reefs, Corals.

Where can I take kite lessons near Gili Trawangan?

3 kite schools operate in Indonesia. See kite schools in Indonesia →

Other kite spots near Gili Trawangan

• Gilli Air Island · 4 km · Bali Denpasar
• Lombok / Sekotong · 42 km · Denpasar
• Bali / Tulamben · 48 km · Denpasar
• Lombok / Kuta · 66 km · Bali Denpasar
• Kaliantan Kite Camp Lombok · 79 km · Mataram
• Bali / Keramas · 82 km · Kuta

Spot data last updated 2026-07-20 · part of the KiteGlobe database of 6,633 kiteboarding spots.