Ceningan Point (Nusa Penida)

Ultra-consistent left-hand point break over a sharp reef bottom, acting like a swell magnet with powerful, long rides. Works best with south to southwest swell and the right tide for reef depth.

Wave Direction

Left

Optimal Swell

SSW, S, SW

Swell Height

1–2.5 m

Optimal Tide

Low, Mid, All tides — Sources differ: one guide favors low tide (especially around dead low), while another notes mid tide and also mentions all-tides depending on conditions. Reef depth changes significantly with tide, so choose entry/takeoff carefully.

Shelter

Semi-sheltered — Point exposure with some local shelter influence depending on wind angle; described as semi-sheltered/exposed depending on context.

Wind Effect

Best with East to Southeast trade winds when they blow offshore for the left-hand point break; strong SE winds can make the wave soupy.

Bigger Swell

Holds size well up to about 8 ft (larger swells can become very heavy). West swell can produce giant closeouts; best when the swell is more southerly (≤ ~200 degrees).

Wave Quality

Good — Wave quality reported as good.

Wave Power

Powerful — Powerful point break with heavy options on bigger swells.

Wave Shape

Peeling — Peeling sections; can get very heavy on larger swell.

Peel Speed

Medium — Medium peeling is referenced for the typical wave sections.

Ride Length

Long — Long rides are common; good days can produce 50–150 m, and normal length is often in the 150–300 m range.

Typical Ride Length

150–300 m

Ride Length Details

Typically 150–300 m normal length; 50–150 m on a good day in one guide; another guide notes long peeling rides often around ~150–300 m and states an example typical length near 200 m.