Activity: Surf Guiding

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! Our intermediate surfers were up bright and early to catch the high-tide running waves at The Racetrack. Uluwatu always produces at least a few head-high waves; however most of the sets were in the shoulder-high range, which is a great size for intermediate surfing. The Tradewind had kicked into gear early, and the temperature was about as cool as it gets (A not too cold 26°C water/25°C air temperature). The intermediate surfers enjoyed their opportunity to surf the long, running lefts at such an iconic break in improver-friendly conditions.

Uluwatu has many faces; from the Bombie and Outside Corner on XXL days to small days like today. The versatility of this wave is a unique quality which makes Uluwatu the world’s best surfing destination.

Pumping surf this morning across the Bukit! Uuwatu is seeing wave heights up to triple-overhead with clean, almost windless conditions early. Impossibles was serving up endless double-overhead waves but just needed a touch of offshore wind and a bit more tide to really turn on. With the healthy swell and the morning low tide, our advanced and intermediate surfers paddled out at Dreamland to test their skills in waves up to double-overhead high waves. A few skilful surfers were able to tuck into some barrels while the rest of the surfers snagged some larger walls.

While coming in at a good size, the swell is not large enough for the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang to run. Grab a seat cliffside at Uluwatu and enjoy the show!

Our intermediate surfers rose early to catch the sunrise and some waves at the surf camp’s Favorite low-tide A-Frame at Dreamland. The sets were slow coming as we waited for the new swell to fill in. Despite the wait, the surfers all managed to get a few shoulder-high waves, with the most patient of surfers being rewarded with overhead, long rides. The trade wind was making itself known early, which is expected given we are in the windiest month of the year. Overall it was a cruisy morning with friendly waves in a stunningly beautiful location.

A big swell will be filling in through the day today. Tomorrow will see double-overhead high waves, and we may get to watch brave surfers compete for the best barrel ride at the Rip Curl Cup in Padang Padang. See you out there!

Our intermediate surfers had an exciting morning at Dreamland. There were a few bigger sets left over from the previous swell, which kept the surfers on their toes. The waves were mostly breaking overhead-high at the A-frame. The lefts were breaking quickly but cleanly, while the rights were just a bit softer. The wind was blowing nicely offshore, and the weather was tropical. The surfers worked on paddling into the sizey waves with commitment, motivated by the instructor’s encouragement and careful guidance. The surfers can then bring this confidence forward the next time they surf waves with a little extra size.

The A-Frame at Dreamland only needs a low tide and a head-high swell to work well for intermediate surfers. The conditions will be good for Dreamland early morning for the next few days.

First-class surfing conditions this morning at Padang Padang! A perfectly light offshore breeze, a great tide, and clean lines! The new swell did not arrive in size as forecast, but that is good news for our beginner surf lessons. The wave heights were in the shoulder-high range, which is a great size for beginner surfers to improve their skills. The surfers worked on controlling their surfboard from the top of the wave, which is done by popping up on time, as soon as you catch the wave, with your body in the functional stance. When in the functional stance, including your arms on either side of the board, you have much more control of your surfboard.

Everyone had a great time, and days like today are why Bali is the perfect destination to improve your surfing.

Beautiful lined-up surf this morning at Bali’s premier surf destination! The swell has continued to taper off in size, with wave heights dropping to head-high on the largest of sets, with many shoulder-high sets in between. At first light, the wind was dead calm, the water was sheet glass, and the surf was coming through in clean lines. Our intermediate surfers revelled in the opportunity to surf Uluwatu on a small day in such beautiful conditions. The Tradewind did begin to kick in at around 7:00 am after our surfers had many waves.

Uluwatu is known for powerful barreling surf for advanced surfers only, but it is actually a great location for intermediate surf lessons on between-swell days. The location is exceptionally beautiful, set beneath the towering cliffs.

Our intermediate surfers had a fun morning surfing Balangan after leaving camp before dawn. The surf had dropped in size considerably since yesterday, with shoulder-high sets coming through the reef. The lineup was beautifully calm as the sun rose, however, the Tradewind wind picked up mid-session. The Tradewind blows offshore at Balangan, but its presence means surfers must paddle hard to get into waves. The tide was perfect this morning for the lines to run quickly along the reef in that tapered shape that Balangan is known for.

The surfers worked on building and maintaining speed down the line, which is done through a flowing body movement and correct weight distribution.

Our advanced surfers were back at Uluwatu this morning at first light to beat the crowd and the Tradewind to the lineup. It was another morning of excellent surfing with sets pushing into the double-overhead range at first light. The surf heights dropped as the session progressed, with many head-high and slightly overhead sets rolling in. The tide was just right, with the waves offering a nice mix of barrel and turn sections with just enough water between you and the reef. Our surfers continued to increase their confidence surfing waves of consequence, and took in the expert tips on positioning and how to paddle into powerful waves.

The swell will continue to drop through the day today and tomorrow morning before we get another pulse of overhead + surf on Friday afternoon.