Month: May 2023

Crystal clear conditions this morning at the scenic waves at Padang Padang. The predicted swell did not arrive as per the forecast; however, there were plenty of long lines for our beginner surfers to enjoy. The waist-high waves moved at a leisurely pace, and the glassy surface conditions remained undisturbed by the absence of wind. The surfers utilized their session to work on trimming down the line on the faster left-breaking waves, and staying in the pocket on the slower right-breaking waves.

On a small day like today, surfing evolves into an aquarium experience, with vibrant and colorful fish swimming beneath you. As the sun rises and before the trade wind picks up, the water is at its clearest. Just one of the many reasons to tag along for a surf lesson.

With traces of a new swell appearing in the lineup and a quickly rising tide, our intermediate surfers eagerly gathered their boards and set off for Balangan, a beloved spot among our camp members when the tide is high. At the inviting sandy shores of Balangan, they were greeted by the excellent surfing conditions you can expect in May. The incoming pulse of swell brought waves reaching head-high with occasional standout sets. The trade wind blew moderately offshore, holding the faces of the waves up that extra moment longer, allowing the surfers to make the extra sections down the line. The surfers enjoyed the long walls, and came home ready for lunch.

Today’s swell will persist until Friday before gradually diminishing on Saturday.

Our beginner surfers rose bright and early this morning to catch glassy, first-light surfing conditions. They were rewarded for their efforts, as the surf conditions were flawless! The ocean was exceptionally glassy and smooth. The wind blew ever-so-lightly offshore, and the waves were shoulder high, with occasional larger sets. The long period swell in water wrapped beautifully around the reef, creating fun, beginner-friendly walls for the surfers to enjoy. The surfers enjoyed the perfect conditions and utilized the ideal walls to improve their balance, control of the surfboard, and stance.

When the conditions are this good, you will improve by leaps and bounds in a very short period of time. Each wave breaks nearly mechanically across the reef, which allows a surfer several attempts at a similar wave.

It was a gorgeous morning at Padang Padang, with abundant sunshine, excellent waves, and offshore wind. Surfers were thrilled as forerunning sets of a new swell started rolling in. The new swell is just big enough to make the lefts break at the famous Padang Padang Left; however, more is needed for the break to be really working. Over at Baby Padang, wave sizes progressively increased during the session, reaching shoulder to head high on the largest of sets. As anticipated at the world’s finest beginner wave, the wind blew flawlessly offshore, and the conditions were sublime.

Taking advantage of the ideal conditions, the surfers honed their muscle memory and perfected their functional stance.

Another exhilarating day of surfing awaited us at the world’s premier surfing destination. Our advanced group set off for Uluwatu early, while our intermediate group enjoyed the pristine peaks at Balangan, and our beginners rode the protected waves of Padang Padang.

At Uluwatu, the surfers wasted no time, paddling out at first light to beat the rapidly rising tide. They were greeted with flawless sheet glass conditions and elongated lines across the multiple peaks that make up Uluwatu. A gentle offshore breeze from the east added to the perfection, maintaining impeccable conditions. Although the swell continued to decrease in size for another day, the surfers enjoyed head-high set waves with the occasional standout set. Overall, it was a memorable day filled with incredible surf.

Our group of beginner surfers had a great morning at Baby Padang. The surfing conditions were excellent! Compared to yesterday, the swell has increased slightly, with shoulder-to-head-high set waves. Predictably, the wind was blowing slightly offshore, which is ideal for surfing. The wave faces remained clean, allowing everyone to enjoy long, smooth rides. During the session, the surfers focused on recognizing the moment when their surfboard begins to plane on the surface of the wave, which is the point at which you initiate your pop-up.

Learning to anticipate when to pop-up will allow you to pop-up at the top of the wave rather than once you have already reached the trough.

Our advanced group headed to Uluwatu this morning to challenge themselves at Bali’s most famous wave. The swell has increased in size since yesterday, and the waves came in at overhead high with the occasional larger set coming in. The wind blew lightly offshore, and the rides were long. The surfers enjoyed testing themselves on the steep drops, which required paddling hard down the face of the wave to avoid being thrown with the lip.

What many people don’t know about Uluwatu is that the wave can give you the ride of your life on any given day! Perfect sets can arrive unexpectedly, and some waves can run for more than 300 meters down the reef, with many barrel and turn sections. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience the thrill of Uluwatu.

Another amazing day at the world’s finest beginner wave! The swell has dropped to an ideal size, allowing our beginner surfers to relish in long, smooth rides starting from the top of the reef. The surfing conditions were exceptional, characterized by a calm ocean and a gentle offshore breeze that enhanced the perfection of the experience. Most sets delivered waves reaching shoulder height, occasionally presenting head-high sets. Our surfers focused on mastering the functional stance and riding down the line. Those who succeeded were generously rewarded with extended rides!

As we move further into May and approach June, we anticipate the arrival of more powerful swells and days characterized by stronger offshore wind.