Activity: Surf Lessons

Fun beginner surfing at Padang Padang this morning! Our developing surfers rose bright and early to get their share of waves before the tide dropped out. They were rewarded for their efforts with fun lines, clean conditions, and plenty of turtles swimming about! The last of the extra-long period swell was still present, which resulted in bigger sets breaking beyond the lineup. Our surfers mostly stuck to the inside reform wave, where they were able to practice getting to their feet and riding along the wave as it broke along the reef.

The inside reform wave is about one-third the size of the outside breaking wave, and it is the perfect option for developing surfers to find their balance and practice their functional stance when the well picks up.

The swell has jumped up significantly overnight with set waves reaching double-overhead at the standout breaks. There is some excellent big wave surfing going on at Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Impossibles. Our beginner group surfed the inside at Baby Padang, where they enjoyed waist-high, slow-rolling waves as the full-sized waves broke in the distance. The Tradewind was blowing steadily and the conditions were challenging, but the protected nature of the break offered good beginner surfing conditions.

Today is the first day of the big swell. Tomorrow could be the largest day of the year with the forecast reading 9.2 ft. at 15 seconds. We have a solid stretch of large surf incoming for the remainder of the month, which is unusal considering we are approaching the end of the dry season.

Our beginner surfers had a lovely morning in the line-up! We enjoyed perfect surfing conditions at the world’s best beginner wave! Shoulder high set waves, a light offshore breeze, and balmy tropical conditions! The water was clear, and the sun was just beginning to peak through a few clouds—a perfect recipe for an ideal day in the water. We even had a few yachts anchored just offshore watching the show!

From tomorrow, we will see the beginning waves of the biggest swell of the year. The swell is expected to continue to grow in size over the course of the day, with up to double-overhead set waves appearing by sundown. The swell will hold through Friday before peaking on Saturday morning at a whopping 9.5 feet at 15 seconds.

Our beginner surfers had a wonderful morning at the perfect surf break for developing surfers. The waves were shoulder-high, the wind was calm, and the water was especially clear. It is mornings like these which keep surfers coming back for more!

The surfers worked on popping up on time and in the correct position. Knowing when to pop up is a skill that must be learned through experience. You must recognize the moment when the surfboard begins to plane over the surface of the water, which will come with repetition. If you stand up too late, you will have already ridden to the bottom of the wave and you will have no speed or balance. If you stand up too soon, the wave will pass you by. See you out there!

Great beginner surfing conditions at Padang Padang! We are still waiting on the new, long-period swell to arrive, but there were plenty of fun waves for all. The waves were in the shoulder-high range for most of the session, with a few infrequent larger set waves for those sitting farthest outside. The Tradewind was blowing perfectly light offshore, which is expected during the dry season. The surfers worked on popping up with their feet in the correct position, which is essential for a successful ride.

Tomorrow is looking like another fun day of surfing! As always this time of year, you can expect head-high waves, offshore wind, and beautiful weather. One thing that makes surfing in the Uluwatu area so special is the consistency of excellent surf. See you out there!

Our beginner surfers had a lovely morning at the perfect wave for surfers just learning to glide across a breaking ocean wave. Padang Padang was breaking in clean lines in both left and right directions. The Tradewind was light offshore at the start of the session, and increased in strength as the sun rose higher in the sky. The beginner surfers enjoyed wave heights in the waist-to-shoulder high range, which is a great size for those just finding their bearings.

We are sitting through an unseasonal gap in swells until the next swell arrives on Thursday, August 31st. There are still plenty of waves to go around for beginner and intermediate surfers, as Uluwatu never really goes flat like the majority of surf destinations around the world do.

Small wave fun this morning at the Surf Camp’s favourite wave! Our beginner surfers enjoyed the waist-high waves rolling into the little bay. Despite the ominous-looking clouds coming from the mountains, the foul weather held off for the duration of the session. The shifting breeze blew offshore for most of the session, and the sea state remained smooth. The surfers worked on paddling with their body in the correct position and with their elbows high (Top Tip: many people do not paddle correctly. Incorrect paddling technique will cause you to tire prematurely and may cause an injury).

Big swell incoming! The Indian Ocean is sending a large swell our way, which we will see by sunset. Friday and Saturday will see double overhead + sized surf. Stay safe!

Today at the camp favourite, Padang Padang, our beginner surfers enjoyed another fun day with clear skies, shining sun, and offshore winds. Waves in the Uluwatu area remained in the overhead range, providing pumping surf at Uluwatu, long lines at Impossibles, and perfect barrels at Bingin. At Padang Padang, the surfers chose to ride the reform wave, as the sets were just a little above the beginner surfers’ skill levels. The reform offered easy, waist-high waves which peeled slowly across the reef- just at the perfect size for developing surfers. As you can see from the smiles in the photos, all had a great time.

The swell will continue to fade in size today and tomorrow, with a very large swell filling in by Friday evening. Happy surfing!