Month: April 2022

Swell size is smaller today – perfect size for beginner and intermediate surfers. This morning we took the short 2 minute ride to baby Padang, which is our go to spot for beginners and improvers. There was very little wind and a slight bump on the wave face, but very good conditions for riding your first green waves. At this size swell on a high tide, the waves break very mellow and the rides are long enough to improve your stance and balance as you progress through the ride. The wave eventually fattens out in deep water and there is a deep water channel that makes it easy to get back in the line up. Relatively uncrowded and lots of waved and fun was had by all our students.

Surfing in the afternoon or late evening in Padang Padang can be magical. When the wind stops blowing and the sun sets, glassy wave conditions are not unusual. Often it can be better than in the morning due to a smaller crowd in the water.

Even though the waves were not perfectly glassy at this time, the lack of other surfers out there made it easy for us to catch many waves. The beautiful view of the sunset combined with the fun waves makes this experience very memorable. A cold Bintang or Coconut on the beach after the surf session is a great way to end the day.

Nyang-Nyang was on fire today as the small swell slowly faded away. A hot spot for many good surfers and professional athletes to practice. As the crowd wasn’t too bad this morning, we were able to catch great waves ourselves. Watching the locals tear apart the perfect walls of water, is a nice way to catch a breath between sets.

Soon, the new swell will arrive and we expect head-high to overhead sets from tomorrow on. Uluwatu will be a great choice as well as other surf spots like Impossibles, Dreamland, and Balangan. The rainy season is almost over and we are experiencing mostly offshore winds in the mornings and afternoons on the west side of the Bukit.

Our home spot was so much fun today! Glassy, head-high waves came consistently and the crowd was very light early in the morning. Long left-handers gave plenty of opportunities to practice backhand bottom and top turns. Perfect to improve your surfing skills!

We are expecting one more day with smaller waves, but on Tuesday, a new swell is about to arrive later in the afternoon. Everyone is excited about the new swell and we are looking forward to this week. With the wind changing already, the conditions will be offshore and favorable for surf spots like Uluwatu, Impossibles, and Balangan.

One of the best sessions happened this morning at Green Bowl! Perfect head-high right-handers were peeling over the reef in the south of the Bukit. Clean walls invited us to draw big top turns and snaps, while some waves offered nice barrel sections. The tide was just right and the swell was big enough to deliver sets consistently.

This is what a morning session should be like, sunny weather, blue water, and great waves. Surfing these waves for the first time can be intimidating, but once you catch your first waves, you will want more. But be aware, some sets might be bigger than expected. Sitting on the shoulder and watching the first few sets roll in, is a good way to start before you make your way to the peak.

Straight after breakfast this morning, we took the short 5 minute drive up to the most consistent quality surf spot in Bali, and arguably the world’s most consistent quality wave. We were lucky that the waves were overhead and not crowded. At the start of the session there was a bit of a wobble on the wave, but as the tide came in the waves cleaned up, and there were some great rides to be had on the racetrack.

The surfing season is now well underway and we got another 6-7 months of sunny weather and offshore winds to look forward to. We are firing up the pizza oven for lunch, and then will head back to Uluwatu this afternoon to catch the dropping tide. Eat, Surf, Sleep.

Balangan is always worth going to! The white sand and crystal clear water are a beautiful view and the waves make this beach look even better. It is a popular destination for sun-seekers and wave catchers from all over the world.

Beginner, intermediate, and on bigger days, also advanced surfers will have a lot of fun out there.
While riding the waves, you can see fish and colorful coral reefs underneath you. Sitting on the board and waiting for the next set is always a nice way to relax and look at the nature around you.
On days like this, it is all about having fun and enjoying an afternoon surf session with a group of good friends.

This morning we went to Toro Toro before sunrise and scored epic waves. April is the best month for Toro Toro due to light winds all day every day.

After breakfast we went to ever consistent Padang Padang. It was cloudy which meant that the wind was light and variable instead of offshore which the sunshine will deliver. It was still very good fun with waves breaking mellowly both left and right. 2 fun surf sessions today, and every day, is the pleasure of a surfing holiday in Bali.