Activity: Surf Guiding

Our beginner surfers had a lovely time at Dreamland this morning! On a low tide and in-between swells, the surfers found plenty of fun lefts on a particularly beautiful morning. Our instructors knew precisely where to take the surfers to avoid the dangerous shore break that catches many surfers unaware. The surfers loved the light offshore conditions, smooth sea state, and the sand beneath the waves. The surfers worked on getting to their feet in the functional stance, so they can glide down the smooth wave faces with control.

We have a new swell filling in today, which will produce solid, well-overhead surf at most breaks for the next several days. As a bonus, starting from Thursday, we will begin to see mornings with plenty of water on the reef.

Fun waves at Dreamland this morning! The surfers paddled out into what appeared to be small conditions; however, once the tide turned, head-high sets appeared with a few larger set waves coming in. The wind was not as strong as yesterday, but it was blowing steady offshore at first light. The 7:00 am low tide dropped to .2 meters this morning, which is a great tide for Dreamland. Our advanced group enjoyed the long lefts and the slower rights, and welcomed the drop in wave heights. The surfers worked on staying in the power source of the wave, which allows you to execute manoeuvres with more speed.

The swell will continue to drop through Monday before a new swell will begin to fill in on Tuesday and Wednesday. See you out there!

Pumping surf this morning as the new swell began to arrive earlier than expected. Some big sets were breaking at Uluwatu, while impossibles was pushing double-overhead high. With a .3 meter low tide and a pumping swell at first light, our surfers choose to paddle out to the A-frame peak at Dreamland. The set waves were pushing double-overhead with a light offshore breeze and smooth conditions. The A-frame was producing beautiful, smooth rights with faster lefts.

Dreamland is a great wave to increase your level of comfort when the swell picks up. The take-offs are easy, and you are rewarded with long rides. Additionally, if you are not near the impact zone at the peak, the waves break softer in deeper water, which reduces the consequences of getting caught inside.

Excellent beginner surfing conditions at Padang Padang this morning! Mornings like these are why Padang Padang is the perfect wave for surfers just learning to catch waves on their own and ride down the line. The slow pace and the consistency of the wave provides the perfect platform for you to level up your surfing! This morning, our beginners enjoyed should-high left and right breaking waves which ran beautifully down the friendly reef. The wind was blowing lightly from an offshore direction, which allowed the waves to form a wall just a little bit longer before breaking. The surfers worked on riding down the line in the functional stance and improving their positioning.

The swell will taper off tomorrow morning before a new, larger swell fills in the afternoon.

Our intermediate surfers rose before sunrise this morning to catch the high tide at Balangan at first light. They were rewarded with really fun shoulder-to-head high left-handers breaking at the right pace for a fun session, complimented by a light offshore wind. The swell has continued to drop off in size since yesterday, leaving us with a great wave size for intermediate surfing. Tomorrow, we expect smaller conditions, which means more fun surfing, especially for beginners and intermediates.

We love surfing first thing in the morning, and for most of our guests, it is a highlight of their trip. The crowds are lighter, the sun is less strong, and the wind is usually lighter. As a bonus, you are home in time for breakfast after surfing. See you out there!

Excellent surfing at Dreamland today! The swell has tapered off just enough to provide great surfing conditions! The A-frame peak was dishing out long lefts and friendly right-handers breaking just a little slower. The wind was blowing at a moderate strength from an offshore direction, as always this time of the year. The surfers enjoyed the head-high waves, warm water, and beautiful environment. The crew used the open faces to improve their bottom turns with a focus on optimizing foot placement, which is required to get the most out of your surfboard.

Dreamland is an excellent wave for intermediate and advanced surfers on a large swell and a low to mid-tide. On a high tide, the wave quality deteriorates as the reef becomes submerged at a depth too great to form good waves.

With a lively Indian Ocean and a low tide, our intermediate surfers set off for the tucked away left at Honeymoon. This wave is an excellent option when the swell grows to plus-sized. After winding their way through the forest to the surf break, the surfers found long-running left waves breaking off the cliff. The waves were in the head-high range, with occasional larger sets for the patient surfers sitting furthest outside. The wind blew very lightly offshore, and the faces of the waves were smooth and clean. The surfers worked on improving the speed of their pop-ups, which is required to make the sometimes tricky take-off.

The swell will continue to drop as the day progresses. However, waves will continue to be in the overhead range tomorrow and the next day.

Today, our experienced surfers wasted no time and hit Dreamland at the crack of dawn, taking advantage of the morning low tide. At the nearby beach break, they were rewarded with impressive overhead A-frame lines, all under smooth and glassy conditions. Though challenging, the occasional double overhead cleanup sets added excitement for those in position outside. However, for those caught inside, it was a bit of a struggle. Despite intermittent rain and clouds, the wind held offshore, maintaining the glassy conditions throughout the session.

The remnants of yesterday’s big set waves were still visible this morning, but they’re gradually subsiding. Over the next two days, we anticipate a decrease in swell size. Yet, not to worry, as another long period, powerful swell is forecasted to arrive soon, restarting the cycle.