Month: August 2022

The waves were very playful at Uluwatu today. Head-high sets came in every couple of minutes and the tide was just right. The strong offshore wind made it difficult to paddle into the waves, but once on them, racing down the line was pure excitement.

Due to the trade winds from the east this time of year, it is offshore all day long on the west side of the Bukit. This makes it easier to choose the right surf spot, you just need to make sure the swell and tide are right and don’t need to think about the wind too much. At the end of September and the beginning of October, the season and wind direction start to change slowly. Then the east side of Bali will be great again and we can explore the many right-handers the Island has to offer.

Uluwatu was pumping this morning! The section at race tracks was super fun and long, clean waves offered fast rides and hollow barrels. Perfect for the ones who dare to walk over the sharp reef to get to the line-up.

This is what keeps the crowd away, once the tide fills up it is easier to get out and more people will come. Everyone is looking to get the perfect wave. Patience and knowledge of this particular wave help a lot. Our local surf guides know this spot in and out and they are happy to share the best waves with you!

Dreamland definitely lived up to its name this morning! Clean, offshore wind conditions shaped the peak into a perfect A-Frame. On a low tide, this wave is super fun. The left is faster and a bit more hollow while the right invites you to do big button and top turns.

Splitting the peak with someone else in the line-up is the case almost every time a wave comes. This means the line-up spreads out and not everyone is sitting in the same spot. Great for everyone to catch more waves and have fun. It takes some commitment to catch the wave right at the peak. But when you do, the steep drop and big wall in front of you give you the best feeling. It is scary, sometimes, but more rewarding when you make the wave.

Jimbaran was our preferred option today to do the beginner lessons. The big swell made it clear that Padang Padang was not suitable today. To be honest, Jimbaran is not as pretty as Padang Padang beach, but the waves are super fun and perfect to learn on. Also, because the button is sand, it is very safe.

The wave breaks close to the beach and it is possible to walk out to the line up where you sit and wait for the waves. This makes it very suitable for beginners and also easy to catch many waves. If you get tired of paddling, simply walk back out. It is a playful surf spot when the waves are too big everywhere else and especially for children, it is great!

Padang Padang, our home spot, was great today for the intermediate group. Shoulder high sets came in consistently and it was easy to get waves. Perfect to catch the first green waves and to start turning the board in one direction.

Once you start going left and right, along the face of the wave, it is a completely different experience. The feeling you get from surfing the unbroken wave is exciting and fun. While you are on the wave it is hard to think about anything else. Only the moment, here and now matters. After surfing a wave, the energy that goes through your body motivates you to catch more waves and keep going. That is the feeling we are all looking for!

Despite the small swell, Uluwatu was great today! This break is one of the most consistent surf spots on the planet and it never disappoints. Small, medium, or big swells, you will always find a surfable wave here.

Most people think Uluwatu is only suitable for really good surfers, but actually, if the swell and tide are right, it is also perfect for intermediate surfers who would like to improve their surfing skills. When surfing it for the first time, professional guidance is highly recommended. Strong currents can occur and sometimes, bigger sets roll through. With our local knowledge, you can be sure to be safe and catch some of the best waves you ever had!

Today, the waves were unusually small for this time of year and we decided to go to Balangan again. This spot offers great waves for intermediate surfers with smaller swells and higher tides. The long, mellow breaking waves are perfect for practice paddling, take-off, and turning.

You can get pretty long rides out here when the conditions are right. This gives you plenty of time to focus on your technique and stance on the surfboard. The more time you spend actually surfing, the more progress you will make. Besides the fun waves and the beautiful beach, the local warungs provide perfect chill-out areas after or in between the surf sessions. This beach has everything you need to enjoy your surf holiday!

Surprisingly the swell turned out to be smaller than expected. This is not a bad thing because we got to surf Balangan again today where everyone was catching great waves. Due to the full moon, we decided to do an early bird session before the tide got too high.

On high tides like this and smaller swells, some of the spots can go almost flat for a while. Knowing when the tide is high or low is very important as this affects the wave’s quality and surfing experience. Luckily with our local knowledge of the surf spots, we are always at the right spot at the right time!