Activity: Surf Guiding

Despite the small swell, Uluwatu was great today! This break is one of the most consistent surf spots on the planet and it never disappoints. Small, medium, or big swells, you will always find a surfable wave here.

Most people think Uluwatu is only suitable for really good surfers, but actually, if the swell and tide are right, it is also perfect for intermediate surfers who would like to improve their surfing skills. When surfing it for the first time, professional guidance is highly recommended. Strong currents can occur and sometimes, bigger sets roll through. With our local knowledge, you can be sure to be safe and catch some of the best waves you ever had!

Surprisingly the swell turned out to be smaller than expected. This is not a bad thing because we got to surf Balangan again today where everyone was catching great waves. Due to the full moon, we decided to do an early bird session before the tide got too high.

On high tides like this and smaller swells, some of the spots can go almost flat for a while. Knowing when the tide is high or low is very important as this affects the wave’s quality and surfing experience. Luckily with our local knowledge of the surf spots, we are always at the right spot at the right time!

The new swell has not fully arrived yet early this morning and we decided to go to Balangan where on a high tide, you can get some pretty long rides. Shoulder-high waves were peeling over the reef at this beautiful surf spot.

It is one of our favorite beaches to go to, not only because of the great waves but also because of the white sand and clear, blue water. We are expecting the swell to build up throughout the day. Tomorrow, if the swell fully arrives, Balangan will be too big and other spots like Honeymoon and Toro Toro will be more suitable again. It is not the size of the waves that is important, but the shape and consistency that matters most.

Finding a good and uncrowded right-hander on the west coast of Bali can be difficult sometimes. Knowing where to go with a certain tide level and swell direction can be a huge advantage to other surfers. Our local surf guides know the best times and surf spots for all tide and swell conditions.

This right-hander close to the airport was perfect today early in the morning. With the high tide, the waves stay open perfectly and you can get some of the longest rides in Bali. Long, clean walls and steep sections make this wave so fun to surf. With a bigger swell, barrels are not uncommon here, but today it was all about turns, generating speed, and having fun in the water. A dream for all regular footers in the land of the lefts.

What a fun session at Uluwatu this afternoon! Shoulder to head-high sets came in consistently and the section at race tracks was working perfectly. Long, clean walls invited you to race down the line and do big turns off the top.

Tomorrow we expect the swell to be the same size as today, but on Thursday a new, bigger swell will arrive. We are looking forward to surfing Toro-Toro again after tomorrow and hopefully, the waves will be big enough to go to Honeymoon again. Until then, Uluwatu stays on top of our list as there is hardly a more consistent spot on the Bukit.

We are so happy to be able to enjoy Uluwatu again! After the big swell the last few days, we are back at one of our favorite surf spots. As usual, Uluwatu did not disappoint and great waves have been surfed from all our guests.

It is really a special place to be, the nature and landscape surrounding this wave are just spectacular. When you are not busy riding along the clean faces of the waves, you can see colorful fish in the water and some turtles if you’re lucky. But make sure to keep focusing on the incoming sets. It is not uncommon to be surprised by a perfect wave coming towards you.

The 8-10 foot swell delivered overhead waves at Uluwatu today and having a big board was definitely an advantage. With waves like this, you want to be able to paddle fast and glide into the waves as early as possible.

Uluwatu can handle every swell size, from hip-high to double overhead, and with the right equipment and skill, there is always a surfable wave. When it gets this big, only advanced and experienced big wave surfers should go out there. Strong currents and long hold downs are serious dangers on days like today. Other surf spots like Honeymoon or Toro-Toro are more suitable and recommended for the average surfer.

Toro-Toro today was a blast! Fun-sized and perfectly shaped waves made this a very special morning. Everybody had a great time surfing out there and lots of improvement was made during this session. This is what a morning surf looks like at Padang-Padang Surf Camp!

Having a consistent wave to practice on will get you to the next level much quicker. This is one reason why Bali is the perfect place for beginner and intermediate surfers. One week of proper surf coaching and great waves will have a significant impact on your surfing and wave reading skills. Toro-Toro is only one of many great surf spots. Depending on the tides and surf conditions, we are choosing the best suitable spot for your surfing level.