Month: October 2021

Oct
12
2021

Intermediate surf guiding at Bingin

Smaller swell today, but set waves were perfect size for Bingin, and the tide was smaller and slower moving. The wind was from the south, which is side shore at Bingin, and while there was some bump on the outside, the wave face was very clean, as Bingin offers natural protection from this wind direction. Around 10-12 people in the line up is very good for this very popular spot and great another fun session. Swell will be smaller tomorrow, very small on Thursday morning, but a new swell should arrive late Thursday.

Oct
11
2021

Advanced surf guiding at Bingin

Perfect conditions at Bingin for first hour of our session. Waves were pumping and only a handful out. Big tides today and got high quickly at around the same time as wind turned onshore and got more crowded. It always seems to be like that, perfect waves with not many people, and everyone rushes in when conditions past their best! Bingin is still great fun at high tide, and onshore, but the current was quite strong today as swell was well overhead. Higher the tide and bigger the swell, the stronger the current. Mid tide always best at Bingin as no current and the waves will barrel but not scary shallow.

Oct
10
2021

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Another perfect sunny day in paradise island. The swell is smaller today, but also cleaner, with a light cross offshore wind. Seems that Bali is getting busier with international tourists, as there were quite a lot of new white faces in the line up today. Excellent conditions for novice and intermediate surfers, to experience riding quality waves with some juice. Swell is forecast to significantly bigger tomorrow, which will spread the crowd as all spots will have waves.

Oct
08
2021

Intermediate surf guiding at Bingin

Another great fun session at Bingin today. Bingin is known as an advanced barrelling wave, but on a medium size swell and higher tide, the wave can be quite mellow and suitable for intermediate surfers. There was no wind this morning so the waves were not barrelling, but still fun to do turns. Only a handful of surfers out and a nice friendly vibe, perfect way to start the day.

Oct
06
2021

Advanced surf guiding at Uluwatu

Another fun session at Bali’s premier surf spot. Wind was light and cross offshore. As always at Uluwatu there was plenty of power in the waves and some long rides to be had. Light pandemic crowds again today and was a pleasure to see mega out there ripping.

Oct
04
2021

Advanced surf guiding at Bingin

We had an early start this morning to catch Bingin before the tide got too high. The waves were not barrelling this morning, as no wind and too much water, but still good fun. There was 1 great barrel and @Richie was in the spot to get wave of the day. Only 5 of us out this morning, which is incredible for waves this good at Bali’s most fun wave.

Oct
02
2021

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

There are only 2 weather seasons in Bali – wet and dry. For surfers on bukit, there are 4 seasons – wet and onshore, dry light offshore, dry strong offshore and dry light offshore. Season seems to have changed from strong offshore to light offshore, and will get progressively hotter, until the rain comes in about 2 months. Swell is a bit smaller today, but combined with a perfect tide and light winds, it turned into a fun morning session.

Oct
01
2021

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Perfect tide and perfect size waves for racetrack at dawn this morning. There was some water moving down from the peak which give a little bump, but very long rides all the way to the big rock. As the tide dropped, the waves got faster and a bit sucky, but already had a few good ones by then. Light offshore winds which is typical for October. Swell size looks good all this week, and into next week.