Month: September 2023

The swell has jumped up significantly overnight with set waves reaching double-overhead at the standout breaks. There is some excellent big wave surfing going on at Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Impossibles. Our beginner group surfed the inside at Baby Padang, where they enjoyed waist-high, slow-rolling waves as the full-sized waves broke in the distance. The Tradewind was blowing steadily and the conditions were challenging, but the protected nature of the break offered good beginner surfing conditions.

Today is the first day of the big swell. Tomorrow could be the largest day of the year with the forecast reading 9.2 ft. at 15 seconds. We have a solid stretch of large surf incoming for the remainder of the month, which is unusal considering we are approaching the end of the dry season.

Our beginner surfers had a lovely morning in the line-up! We enjoyed perfect surfing conditions at the world’s best beginner wave! Shoulder high set waves, a light offshore breeze, and balmy tropical conditions! The water was clear, and the sun was just beginning to peak through a few clouds—a perfect recipe for an ideal day in the water. We even had a few yachts anchored just offshore watching the show!

From tomorrow, we will see the beginning waves of the biggest swell of the year. The swell is expected to continue to grow in size over the course of the day, with up to double-overhead set waves appearing by sundown. The swell will hold through Friday before peaking on Saturday morning at a whopping 9.5 feet at 15 seconds.

Fun waves at Balangan this morning: Lined-up walls, a touch of offshore breeze, and clear water! Wave heights have dropped since yesterday, but there was plenty of shoulder to head-high waves rolling in. The lines walled up nicely along the reef, and provided plenty of space for the surfers to ride down the line.

It is a great time of year to be in Uluwatu for early morning surfing. The air and water temperatures are beginning to creep upwards, and the Tradewind is beginning to pick up in strength later in the session. With less wind in the morning, more spots around the island are available for surfing. In late September and October, you can expect the swells to be smaller than in June, July, and August.

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! There was much less swell in the water than yesterday, which is perfect for intermediate surfers. Most waves were in the shoulder-high range, with a few overhead waves mixed in for the patient and well-positioned surfers. The wind was calm, the water was crystal clear, and the dolphins were playing just beyond the breaking waves. Despite the drop in surf heights, the waves organized themselves into fun peaks to spread out the patiently waiting surfers. All of the surfers had a great time in the relaxed conditions, and a few surfers enjoyed the opportunity to paddle out through the famous cave and surf the wave for the first time.

More head-high and fun surfing ahead! Tomorrow and Wednesday are looking pretty good!

Our beginner surfers had a wonderful morning at the perfect surf break for developing surfers. The waves were shoulder-high, the wind was calm, and the water was especially clear. It is mornings like these which keep surfers coming back for more!

The surfers worked on popping up on time and in the correct position. Knowing when to pop up is a skill that must be learned through experience. You must recognize the moment when the surfboard begins to plane over the surface of the water, which will come with repetition. If you stand up too late, you will have already ridden to the bottom of the wave and you will have no speed or balance. If you stand up too soon, the wave will pass you by. See you out there!

The swell has backed off just enough for our intermediate surfers to paddle out at the low tide A-frame at Dreamland. There were some plus-sized sets coming through, however, the waves were mostly in the overhead-range. The Tradewind picked up early this morning, Which is straight offshore at Dreamland. The surfers all paddled into waves which were larger than they were used to, motivated by the endless encouragement of the local surf instructors. Despite testing their limits, the surfers finished the challenging session with a feeling of satisfaction.

Surf lessons are a great way to overcome challenges with your surfing. If you are nervous in bigger waves or just can’t get your turns right, the help of a knowledgeable instructor watching over you will help get you to the next level.

The ocean is full of life this morning! The surf has picked up since yesterday as we are seeing the first waves of the new swell. Our surfers were back at Dreamland bright and early to catch the low tide. The increase in swell brought a new challenge to some of the intermediate surfers, who have been surfing the break early for the last couple of days. The waves were in the overhead range for most of the session, with a few larger set waves coming occasionally. The wind was perfectly light offshore, and the ocean was smooth and glassy.

We have an XL-sized swell arriving today. Tomorrow will see double-overhead + sized waves in what is one of the largest swells of the season. Stay safe and enjoy the ride!

Dreamy surf conditions at Dreamland Beach this morning! The surf was what people come to Bali looking for -Long lines, tropical temperatures, and a beautiful natural environment! Our intermediate surfers scored early with only a few people on the A-frame peak at Dreamland. Our Advanced surfers also reported that Uluwatu was 5-stars with overhead + sets lining up across the reef. The swell picked up considerably overnight with waves breaking in the overhead range. The wind was perfectly light offshore, and the full moon was particularly beautiful.

We are entering a period of early morning low tides, which will last for the next week. With plenty of swell on the forecast and morning low tides, Dreamland will be an excellent call for intermediate surfers. See you out there!