Activity: Surf Guiding

What could be a better way to start the weekend than scoring perfect waves in Bali?! That’s right, not much! Offshore wind conditions and head-high sets delivered perfectly shaped left-handers at one of our favorite surf breaks, Balangan.

Race down the line or try to hide underneath the lip, there are many ways you can surf this wave. More often the waves are breaking very fast and it is important to get enough speed to make it to the open face. When you do, be ready for a long paddle back, because you might surf it all the way to the beach. On long waves like this, you can do bottom and top turns and really enjoy the ride.

Finding an uncrowded surf spot in Bali can be a difficult task. Knowing all the spots and the best times when to go surfing is a huge advantage. With the help of our local surf instructors, this gets much easier.

Going to Balangan today was the right choice. The waves weren’t that big, but shape and consistency are more important. Long, clean left-handers offered plenty of surf time. Paddling back to the line-up was easy and many waves could be caught. A day well spent in the water and on the beach. Now it is time to enjoy the afternoon and coming sunset.

When the waves are small, Uluwatu becomes a joyful playground for all kinds of surf levels. Beginner and intermediate surfers will like the mellow waves on a higher tide, while advanced surfers want to race down the line on a lower tide at race tracks.

This morning was great to get your first surf session done at Uluwatu. You don’t want to go when it’s too big. It might look not so big from above but once you are in the water, you need to be able to deal with whatever comes. Getting to know this surf spot with professional guides is highly recommended. They will show you all the tips and tricks you need to know to surf this wave and have a great experience.

This morning we went to Balangan. Normally on a smaller swell, we like to surf Uluwatu, but with such a high tide like today, there wouldn’t be much of a wave. Balangan then has a rippable wave that breaks nicely over the reef. Perfect for intermediate surfers who prefer not-so-corded line-ups.

The wave offers room for a turn, generating speed, or a floater at the end section if you time it right. In other words, a great place to practice all the fundamentals of surfing. Mastering the basics are key to a successful progression of your surfing skills. Get them right, and everything else will follow!

What a great afternoon session at Dreamland today! The waves were pumping and the crowd wasn’t bad at all. A moderate offshore breeze gave the waves a perfect shape. Down the line surfing and big turns are what everyone was aiming for.

The blue water and white sand beach make the experience even better. Hang out at one of the beach bars and enjoy an ice-cold coconut after surfing or just relax on one of the day beds. It is a great beach to bring your family to. Just watch out for the shore break, it can be quite heavy on a higher tide and bigger swell and many local kids love to surf it.

Practice, patience, and commitment are what it takes to progress in surfing. It can be hard at some point, but when you catch that one perfect wave, it was all worth it! It even gives you more motivation again to keep going and get better and better.

In Uluwatu, you can catch that one perfect wave. Not only that but you can also capture that special moment in a photo. It’s great as a memory but also to see yourself on the wave and you can learn from it. It will help you understand what can be improved on and what you are doing well. This is an important part of making progress and the next time you go surfing, you will be prepared to catch another perfect wave.

Surfing Uluwatu is on almost everyone’s bucket list when coming to Bali. Its famous left, perfectly breaking waves attract many people from all over the world. Uluwatu has waves for every surf level. Most and foremost advanced surfers are dominating the peaks, but when it is smaller, intermediate surfers also catch their waves.

This southerly exposed reef break gets a lot of swells and the waves hit the reef from deep water. This makes the waves powerful and fast-breaking. It can take some time to get used to the line-up and the different peaks, but once you do, it will be one of your favorite surf spots for sure. And if you are lucky, you might share the line-up with some of the best surfers in the world.

We are blessed to have so many great surf spots just a couple of minutes away from our camp. No matter what tide, wind direction, or swell size, there is always a fun wave to find. This afternoon, Balangan was the best choice to go. Offshore wind conditions shaped the waves perfectly.

Surfing with such a strong offshore wind can be difficult at first. The wind holds you back when paddling and often more commitment is required. Keeping the eyes open when catching waves is easier said than done. But once on the wave, you will be flying down the line. A great feeling that makes you want to catch more of those waves!