Month: October 2023

There is fresh, new life in the Indian Ocean this morning! Our beginner surfers enjoyed beautiful surf conditions- clear, warm water and perfect beginner-friendly waves. The waves were in the head-high range, the wave faces were particularly clean, and the wind was very light offshore for the duration of the session. The bump in wave size allowed the waves to run along the reef for longer, making for some exceptionally long rides. What a session everyone had!

The surfers worked on controlling the extra speed derived from the bigger and cleaner wave faces. To control this speed, a surfer must learn to keep their weight centred over the centre line of the surfboard, and their centre of gravity low- all of which are elements of the functional stance.

We are back at Geger Left for the first time this season! The surf has dropped in size since yesterday, with up to head-high waves coming in at the more exposed peaks. The surfers enjoyed zippy left-breaking waves, and even a few rights. The sea state was slightly textured, but the conditions were still fun and the wave faces were smooth. The surfers worked on getting to their feet quicker in the steeper waves, learning to anticipate when to initiate their pop-up on more vertical take-offs.

You can see lots of improvements underway at this wet season staple. A new parking lot, new warungs, and restrooms will improve surfers’ experiences at the scenic surf location. Bali is growing up and it will be interesting to see the progress.

Another great day at the world’s best beginner wave! Our surfers enjoyed a bump in wave heights over the previous few days. The waves rolled in at around the shoulder-high range, and the wind remained light throughout the session. The sky was slightly overcast, which did not dim the smiles of our surfers. The surfers worked on wave selection and catching green waves, which is the next step after a surfer has developed the ability to pop up in the functional stance and control the board at a basic level.

Wave selection, positioning, and paddling technique (with proper weight distribution) are keys to catching a green wave. Learning to catch green waves can be frustrating at times, but having the right instructor will make things easier and more fun.

Fun day on the water today and a great day for beginner surf lessons! The waves are smaller than yesterday, yet are still at a great size for beginner surf lessons. The knee-to-waist-high peeling waves were breaking nicely across the reef, and the surface conditions were clean and smooth. The wind was calm, keeping the sea state clean throughout the session. Everyone made great progress and had a fun session!

When the waves are breaking this easily, a new surfer can improve by leaps and bounds in a short time period. The repetitive nature of the waves breaking at a slow pace over the reef is the ideal environment for learning how your movements and weight distribution affect the flow of the surfboard through the water. See you out there!

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! The swell has dropped in size and consistency since yesterday, but there were plenty of enjoyable rides and beautiful conditions. Our intermediate surfers enjoyed the head-high set waves, complemented by clear water, a light offshore breeze, and a smooth ocean. The surfers used this experience to grow their confidence when surfing over reef breaks, aided by the expert guidance of Bali’s best surf instructors. A few surfers were able to connect long rides down the reef.

Uluwatu is a magical wave, and the perfect wave at the right size from intermediate surfers all the way up to top pros. Intermediate surfers can challenge themselves or pick the right sized day, while advanced surfers can surf it as big and as challenging as they like.

Our beginner surfers enjoyed a perfect session this morning! A new swell arrived yesterday, resulting in a bump in wave heights over yesterday morning. The surf conditions were perfect (as you can expect this time of year), with no wind, shoulder-high waves, and long rides on offer. The surfers all made noticeable improvements given the ideal conditions. The surfers worked on popping up into the functional stance, which they practiced on land before the session, which is the bedrock of everyones’ surfing ability.

Now is the perfect time of year for beginner surfing! The waves are smaller than in the dry season (April-October) yet still come very consistently. The Tradewind fades as a light and variable wind takes over. Additionally, morning temperatures are just a bit warmer.

A fun day of waves today! Our intermediate surfers had a wonderful time surfing the sandy-bottomed peaks at Dreamland! The surfers rose bright and early and were one of the first ones to the lineup. Everyone enjoyed the mostly head-high, intermediate-friendly waves, and all made lasting progress. The wind was calm to light offshore, and the ocean was smooth. The morning fog burned off mid-session.

Dreamland is a great next step for a developing surfer who is graduating beyond the slow-rolling peaks of Padang Padang. The wave is a step more difficult than Padang Padang, and there is no easy channel. The wave is surfed at the opposite tide from Padang Padang, which means that if a surfer can handle Dreamland, they have somewhere to surf on any tide.

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! The swell has dropped off in size and consistency, leaving us with playful head-high surf at the iconic surfing venue. Today was a great day for surfers with lower levels of experience to have a go at surfing the long left-handers that the wave is so famous for. Most of the waves were in the head-high range, with a few overhead set waves thrown in the mix. The surface of the ocean was calm, the water was clear, and the wind was light offshore. The more advanced surfers were able to connect long rides down the Racetrack, while the more intermediate surfers were able to get a few smaller waves.

A new swell is bringing us overhead surf tomorrow. See you out there!