Our Beginner group surfed Black Stone again after the amazing day they had yesterday. The swell has picked up in size to 4.5 ft. at 16 seconds, producing overhead set waves at Black Stone, and well-overhead sets at the more exposed breaks in the Nusa Dua area. The wind blew nicely offshore before the rain showers came. The low tide of -0.3 meters was at 7:25 AM, pushing our session back to late morning.

It is helpful for beginners to experience a long-period swell as it changes the characteristics of a break. With a long-period swell, the energy contained within the waves begins to drag along the contours of the bottom of the ocean at a much deeper level. The waves also travel at a higher speed. This results in waves that develop longer, powerful lines that have more energy contained within them.