Month: May 2024

May
31
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Dreamland

 

The first big swell of the season is now behind us however there are still plenty of pumping waves coming in. The surfers braved some bigger set waves but got some great rides on the smaller waves. The group waited patiently for the smaller, in-between waves, which offered more forgiving rides. The lefts were breaking nice and long, with a light offshore breeze. The surfers enjoyed the wide, open faces as it afforded the surfer plenty of time and space to work out correct foot placement for turning the board with control.

This swell is fading but we have another big one on the way. Until then, plenty of fun waves to be had. See you out there!

May
27
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Dreamland

Pumping surf this morning! The Bukit is delivering exceptional waves right now, with everything from beginner waves, A-frame peaks, long, fast rides, to intense barrels available. Our intermediate surfers set off for Dreamland at first light to catch early morning left and rights at the A-Frame. The lefts offered a steeper and faster ride, while the rights peeled along at a slower pace. The wind was light offshore, the water temperature was perfect, and the conditions were clean.

We have the first extra-large swell of the season arriving tomorrow. Most spots on the Bukit will be way too large to be surfed safely. It will, however, make for great viewing from the cliff at Uluwatu.

May
25
2024

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

The beginner surfers had a lovely morning out at Padang Padang! The surfers relished in the moment of the early morning near-full moon, still visible in the early morning light. The waves were mostly in the shoulder-high range, with a few larger sets breaking farther outside. The wind was light offshore, and the ocean was smooth. The rights were moving at a slower pace than the lefts. However, the lefts reformed nicely into longer waves. It was a beautiful morning in the lineup and the perfect way to spend the morning while on holiday.

Lots of swell on the surf forecast for the next few days. Stay safe and know your limits.

May
24
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Another dreamy day in Uluwatu! There were some larger set waves right as the session began. However, the conditions quickly eased, offering up mostly head-high surf with long rides. The tide was in the perfect range, with just the right amount of water over the reef for excellent surf conditions. The wind was light offshore, and the surface of the ocean waves was very smooth. There were some bigger and faster waves throwing barrels for the advanced surfers, with plenty of head-high and below waves for the rest of us.

Tomorrow is looking like another great day of surfing. There is a large swell on the forecast for next week. See you out there!

May
20
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

The swell has dropped since yesterday, but Uluwatu always manages to deliver the waves. The surf was about the same size as yesterday, however, the set waves were less consistent. The most patient surfers were able to snag the overhead set waves that came in occasionally. As always this time of the year, the wind was offshore and the weather was excellent. If you didn’t get a set wave, there were plenty of in-between waves to go for.

As you can see from the photos, the best of the waves were very high quality. Compared to most surf breaks around the world, a slow day at Uluwatu will still deliver a very fun session.

May
19
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

The swell has dropped this morning and the trade wind has picked up. However, there was enough swell to go around and plenty of waves for everyone. There were a few overhead set waves for the lucky surfers, but most of the waves were in the shoulder-high range. The tide was higher that we would have preferred given the small swell, but the Race Track and The Peak still delivered very good waves.

On days like today when the waves are moving slower, it is a good opportunity to work on your cutbacks, getting your feet into the correct position, and developing drive from your bottom turns. These are key concepts that can always be improved upon.

May
17
2024

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

Another day of excellnt surfing conditions. Beautiful mornings with great waves are a highlight of surfing in Bali in May. The large swell on the surf forecast had not yet arrived, leaving us with easy beginner surfing conditions. The surfers thoroughly enjoyed the offshore wind, clean wave faces, and long rides that Padang Padang offered. The surfers worked on their functional stance- keeping their bodies centred over the centre line of the surfboard and keeping one arm over each rail for stability.

The swell will be picking up in size today as this new, powerful swell fills in. If you are not out in the lineup yourself, it will be great to view from the cliff at Uluwatu at sunset.

May
16
2024

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

Excellent surfing conditions this morning! Today was one of those days when everything lined up perfectly to deliver a wonderful morning of surfing. The waves were in the shoulder-high range, the ocean was smooth, and the wind was just light offshore. Mornings like these, when everything lines up perfectly, will lead to lasting improvements in your surfing. Maintaining a positive mindset and attentively following instructions from your instructor is key to making substantial progress during these opportune conditions.

May is one of our favourite months at the surf camp. You can count on many dreamy days just like this one during the month of May. See you out there!

May
14
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Dreamland

Fun, clean surfing at Dreamland early this morning! The surf is hanging around in the head-high range, with a light offshore wind keeping things extra clean. The waves were smooth, and the lefts were running nicely across the rock shelf. The surfers worked on improving their stance- trying to keep one hand over each rail for stability and the back knee turned inward rather than outward. These are key concepts that make up the functional stance, which a surfer must master to make it to the next level.

Dreamland is a great next step after learning the ropes at Padang Padang. The wave is just a little more challenging but moves slow enough to keep things to a beginner-friendly level.