After yesterday’s day of silence, our surfers were keen to paddle out this morning, and the ocean did not let them down! A new, pulsing swell arrived with a light offshore wind and a smooth sea state. At the outside of Padang, the beginner surfers enjoyed shoulder-to-head high + set waves, and waist-high reform waves on the inside. The swell came in at 3.5 ft. at 13 seconds from 211 degrees; however, the size of the surf suggested the forecast was inaccurate. Our advanced group reported that Uluwatu was barreling at the peak, while Balangan served up long, rip-able lines.

Yesterday, the Balinese celebrated Nyepi, a day where the entire island stays at home for self-reflection. No one is allowed outside their homes or accommodation, and everyone must keep the lights off and the noise down.