Month: July 2022

The rain this morning was a good excuse not to get out of bed. But not for us! The ones who stayed strong and made it up early were rewarded with great waves and a relaxed line-up at Uluwatu. There is always a bright side to a rainy day in Bali.

The waves were shoulder to head-high and perfectly glassy. Even though they were not very big, they had enough power to be able to generate a lot of speed to race down the line and perform quality turns. The current was forgiving and paddling back to the line-up was like a walk in the garden. Lots of waves were ridden today, breakfast was well deserved and we are already looking forward to the afternoon session.

Balangan was showing itself from its best side this morning. Fun, long left-handers were breaking gently across the reef. The strong offshore wind helped to get around the fast-breaking sections a little easier. Some of the longest waves were ridden today by many of our guests.

Due to the high tide, you don’t need to worry about the reef as it is deep enough. You can enjoy the ride as long as you can and if you are lucky, even make it all the way to the beach. Often it is easier to walk back to the beach and enter the line-up where you first jumped in. The current can be relentless and string arms are required to paddle back out. A great early morning exercise to start the day!

What an amazing surf session we had this morning at our home spot Padang-Padang. The water was crystal clear, the sun was shining and everyone had a smile on their faces. This is what happiness looks like in Bali.

Shoulder-high sets came in consistently and the crowd was spread around the peak evenly. Everyone got their share of good waves and the opportunity to practice take-off and turning. Going along the unbroken face of the wave is one of the best feelings one can have. Once experienced, you definitely will want more and more.

There was no reason to sleep in today as Uluwatu was on fire this morning! Perfectly breaking, long, head-high left-handers were peeling over the reef at this world-famous surf spot.

Our early bird group got lucky and scored some amazing rides before the crowd came. Getting a good wave at the beginning of the surf session sets up your mood for the rest of the day. Especially at Uluwatu where catching waves can be difficult, getting one perfect wave is often enough to make you smile all day long.

Another perfect start to the day with a great surf session this morning! The waves were very gentle and suitable for our beginner group who started catching the first green waves. This is something that should be done at a beginner-friendly surf spot as it is a big step towards the next surf level.

Getting the wrong waves or ending up in a dangerous situation can be frightening for some people. With the help of our professional surf instructors, you can be sure to be at the right place for your surfing skills. Of course, the waves can be unpredictable sometimes, but this is part of the experience and one reason why surfing is so exciting!

The swell has faded away a little and Baby-Padang has been playful again. Great shoulder-high waves were breaking in the beautiful bay this afternoon. Many surfers came to enjoy the waves and warm water. Also, a few sunseekers gathered on the beach to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

This surf spot is a great choice when you want to improve your surfing skills. Progressing from a beginner to intermediate surf level, there is hardly a better place to do so. The mellow breaking waves are perfect to start surfing green waves and doing first turns. The big channel helps you to get back to the line-up quickly and catching a handful of waves every session is almost guaranteed.

“Honeymoon” is a special place to go surfing. When the swell is big and the tide low, this wave comes to life. A long, clean left-hander is breaking next to the cliff where you can jump off to get in the line-up. This alone already makes it worth going there.

Everyone is excited to jump off the cliff. Although it can be scary at first, once you muster up some courage to take the jump, you are ready for the waves. The take-off can be tricky, the waves start behind the cliff, and you need to make sure to make it around the edge of the rock. Surfing here is something you won’t ever forget. This is one of the surf spots and sessions that you will always remember as one of the most exciting and fun.

The new swell has arrived and it brought massive waves with it. Padang-Padang was pumping this morning and many surfers got the waves of their lives. Although this wave clearly is not for everybody, the smaller, more user-friendly version of it called “Baby-Padang” was perfect for catching the first green waves.

Due to the big swell, there was a strong current which made it a little difficult to stay in the right place in the line-up. With local knowledge of our surf guides, this was no problem at all! It is important to know the currents and the surf spots very well on days like today. Especially at surf spots like Padang-Padang or Uluwatu. Having more knowledge about the waves and surf breaks will make you more comfortable in the water, have more fun, and progress quicker.