Activity: Surf Lessons

This is what a perfect start to your well-deserved holiday could look like! Blue, crystal clear water, sunny weather, and happy faces everywhere. Surf in the morning, have a coconut on the beach, and enjoy the scenery while taking a break. The waves are great all day and you will want to surf again later.

Not only is this surf spot like a playground, but it also is one of the best training grounds to practice pop-ups and your first turns. This wave gives plenty of time to think about the next maneuver and surfing here will elevate your skills to the next level. The forecast is looking good for the upcoming days and with the bigger swell arriving tomorrow, we are going to check out some of the other great surf spots Bali has to offer.

The waves were great this morning at our home spot Padang-Padang! Glassy conditions and perfectly shaped right-handers made everyone happy. It is no wonder why most people surf in the morning. The feeling you have when you surf on the smooth face of the wave is indescribable. You could compare it to snowboarding in powder, but more fun and exciting.

It is also the perfect surf spot to start learning how to surf and to improve your surfing level. From first-timers to advanced surfers, depending on the swell size, there are waves for everyone. It is important to know though, that the “real” Padang-Padang only comes to life when the waves are firing. On big swells and low tide, you can see the famous Balinese “pipeline” breaking behind the rock.

Every surf session is different and every time you can experience something new. A new surf spot, a new wave, different scenery, all these things, and much more. It is important though to choose the surf spot depending on your skill level and the current wave conditions. If chosen carefully, you will have a much better and safer surfing experience.

Our professional surf instructors know all the spots in Bali very well and can teach you how to choose the right spot for your surfing level. It is not necessary to surf the biggest and most popular waves when you have many more options with fewer people in the water. The more waves you catch, the more you progress. With practice and determination, no surf spot is out of reach.

The swell got smaller today and we decided to visit Uluwatu. The mid-tide in the morning was perfect for the smaller waves and long, clean left-handers were peeling over the reef. It takes a while to get used to the current and to find your landmark when you surf there for the first time. With the right guidance, you can be sure that you will be waiting in the right spot even though you are not yet familiar with the surf break.

Choosing the right peak and having a landmark is crucial for surfing in Uluwatu. There are multiple peaks on days with smaller waves and the current can take you out of position very quickly. A professional surf guide will help you to understand the mechanics of the break and how to choose the right spot in the line-up. Once you surfed the first wave in Uluwatu, it is safe to say that you surfed one of the best surf spots on the planet.

What a beautiful sunny day with excellent surf conditions on the east side of the Bukit. Shoulder to head high waves were breaking perfectly to the left. The water was so clear that you could look right through the waves, and watch the colorful fish swimming underneath your surfboard.

Days like this are magical and it is what people get addicted to. Great waves, amazing nature, and friendly company! Surfing uncrowded waves is a dream, and there is nothing better than seeing your friends cheer for you when you catch the wave of the day. Surf trips like this are a wonderful experience and memories will last a lifetime.

There is a reason why this spot is called Dreamland. Its white sand and blue, crystal clear water is one reason, the other is the fun waves breaking not far from the shore. A surfers paradise for everyone who doesn’t like to paddle out too far but still wants to get quality waves. Especially for intermediate surfers, this break ticks all the boxes.

With its three different peaks, there is enough wave choice for all levels. Intermediate surfers will favor the smaller days on a lower tide, while advanced surfers want to come here when the waves are bigger. Eastern winds are best and the offshore conditions will shape the main peak into a perfect A-Frame. A great wave to step up and improve your surfing skills.

Today was a good day to test our student’s capabilities and see how much of the things they learned are still remembered. Since the swell was picking up today, more surfers were drawn to Padang Padang and everyone wanted to get a piece of the pie. Knowing how to handle your surfboard in the line-up and how to navigate through it, is an important part!

Having a landmark on the beach is key to staying in the right position to catch the best waves. Even though it can be difficult to catch waves with this many people out, with the guidance of our professional surf guides, it won’t be a problem! Great waves like today are always exciting and fun. Especially when they are breaking perfectly in crystal clear water.

We decided to go to Nusa Dua again today, because of the western wind. Offshore, head-high surf conditions greeted us and put a smile on our faces. The left-handers were our favored choice, perfectly shaped peaks and clean walls attracted more than just a handful of surfers. With the professional knowledge and experience of our guides, we were able to catch many waves nonetheless.

This is the next step in an intermediate surfers career. The waves here are more powerful and faster than the waves where you start learning. You will be surprised how it feels to surf down the line with that much speed. It’s fun and thrilling! Many people get addicted to that feeling, the rush, and adrenaline you have after successfully completing the ride of your life.