Activity: Surf Guiding

Nice swell lines were on the horizon today and Uluwatu was shoulder to head high this morning. Although the conditions were not perfectly clean, the waves had good shape and were peeling over the reef nicely. The moderate crowd made it easy to catch waves and everyone out in the line-up was happy.

Waking up with sunny weather, great waves and clear water is a boost to everyone’s mood. The end of the rainy season is around the corner and we are looking forward to the first big south swell. Usually, March is a good month for both sides of the Bukit, the west and east coast. Light winds and higher period swells give plenty of surf spot options to choose from.

When it comes to consistency, Uluwatu is hard to beat. Surely the best months are from May to September, when the waves are perfect nearly every day with off-shore wind conditions, but also in the rainy season, it is one of the best surf spots in Bali. It may depend on your personal preference what you see as perfect waves, it is clear though that Uluwatu offers great waves for everyone.

As an intermediate surfer, this wave gives you an opportunity to challenge yourself and to improve your surfing skills dramatically. An advanced surfer may want to wait for the bigger sets and let you have the smaller, more user-friendly waves. Today was an exemplary day of the many faces Uluwatu can show. Head-high waves with occasionally bigger sets offered rides for all levels out there. With the right guidance and knowledge, you can pick the most suitable waves for you and your surfing level.

A very strong rain shower early in the morning kept the crowds away today. Lucky for us as we arrived at an almost empty line-up with overhead sets coming in. Fast, powerful left-breaking waves with steep walls and the occasional barrel are not unusual here. The perfect place to work on your speed-generating skills.

The lack of incoming sets is never an issue in the south of the Bukit peninsula. Its exposed southern location catches a lot of swells and even on smaller days, the size and power of the waves should not be underestimated. This is another reason why this surf spot is a favorite among some of Bali’s best surfers during the rainy season.

Great to be back surfing our favourite surf spot of Uluwatu. This is always our go to spot as just 5 minutes away, and it really is the premier surf spot in Bali. Uluwatu is a very big reef with many sections and is surfable at all tides. Our favourite section is the racetrack as the ride can be incredibly long and fast.

Today was not classic Uluwatu, as there was a light onshore wind, but the wave face was clean and good wave quality. Overhead on the set, with some great rides to be had. Crowds were quite light as a lot of people will be getting their daily fix of waves on the east coast.

A small southerly swell today meant that our favourite spots on west coast of Bukit were either very small or flat. With a a light westerly wind, and a very small swell it was a no brainer to head to Pandawa, if you like surfing lefts (we do!). This spot is a swell magnet and picks up any swell from any swell direction. It can be a very powerful wave as it comes in fast out of deep water. Today it was more mellow with an 11 second swell period making it perfect for intermediate surfers who like head high waves. Sunny weather made us remember that the dry season is only 1 month away and April is always perfect.

A very strong westerly wind was keeping many surfers in bed early in the morning. Surprisingly, later the wind dropped and we found a nicely running right-hander in the south of the Bukit peninsula. A little wind chop does not harm here since the wave has enough power to push you past slower sections.

This spot is very popular on smaller days, because of the consistency of incoming sets. The paddle out is fairly easy and the line-up is close to the beach. The beautiful white sand beach and scenery give this spot a triple-A rating. Perfect for a quick and fun surf session to start your day.

What a day! Sunny weather, offshore wind and perfect head high waves, slowly mark the end of the rainy season. Uluwatu is on fire again and no wonder, the crowd is loving it! Despite many surfers coming to get some of the best waves Bali has to offer, the many peaks and consistent sets make it easy for everyone to catch waves.

Long, clean and powerful waves were peeling over the reef today. An indication of what is to come in the next couple of months. With the wind starting to change direction, we expect to have offshore wind conditions on the west side of the Bukit again, and long periodic swells are a welcome addition.

Riding your first green waves is something special! The feeling of surfing along the waves will never be forgotten. Some say it’s like being on a cloud, so smooth and soft that it almost feels like flying. Hard to imagine if you never tried surfing before, but easy to find out what it’s really like.

With the right guidance, equipment and surf conditions you can experience this feeling first-hand in a safe and fun environment. Baby Padang is perfect for this because of its user-friendly waves. Paddling can be hard work in the beginning, but it is totally worth it once you stand up on the surfboard and ride the waves as long as you can.