Our intermediate group was off to Balangan this morning bright and early to beat the wind and the crowd. They were rewarded for their efforts as the conditions were clean and the wind was light and variable, mostly coming from the west. The new swell is starting to show as the waves broke over the reef in long, shoulder-high lines. Our beginners were excited to try a new spot where they tested their paddle strength, having to push through the waves rather than paddle to the channel like at Padang Padang.

A much anticipated, new swell is expected to be landing on our shores today. The forecast shows the swell peaking at 6ft and 15 seconds on Monday evening. The wind is forecast to be light and variable for the duration of the swell, which means most breaks around the island will be excellent on the optimal tide.