Activity: Surf Lessons

It was a beautiful morning at Padang Padang for our beginner surfers! The wind was calm, the sun was shining, and the waves were waist-high! These are perfect conditions for first-time surfers. Today’s smaller waves offered a more relaxed experience as there is minimal water movement and less force behind each wave. This slower pace of the session enables beginners to comfortably find their balance and enjoy the long rides along the protected reef.

The favorable conditions, characterized by a tranquil tropical environment, contribute to a faster skill improvement for newcomers compared to surfing in most locations, which require a wetsuit and offer a lower-quality wave. June has proven to be an exceptional month for both beginner and intermediate surfers. More waves are on the way! See you out there!

Our Intermediate surfers had a delightful morning at the picturesque peaks of Dreamland just as the sun emerged from behind the Bukit Peninsula. The swell has dropped off considerably since the day before to a much more manageable size. The waves today came in at around the head-high range on the largest of sets. As always at this time of the year, Dreamland boasted a glassy ocean surface complemented by a gentle offshore breeze. The water showcased a stunning blue hue, a result of the white sand resting on the seafloor. Surfers focused on refining their technique, capitalizing on the mellow, elongated slopes of the waves to enhance balance and control.

Tomorrow, we have the first large swell of the season arriving. Grab a seat cliffside at Uluwatu and enjoy!

Our group of beginner surfers had an excellent morning at Baby Padang, the camp’s favorite wave for beginners. The swell had increased in size since yesterday, and we saw some impressive head-high sets rolling in. This provided an opportunity for the more daring beginners to challenge themselves on the larger waves, while the cautious ones waited for the smaller set waves. Despite a passing rain shower, the wind remained offshore throughout the session, resulting in clean conditions. The surfers were delighted by the variety in wave sizes, allowing each of them to select their ideal wave.

Looking ahead, the long-range forecast indicates back-to-back large swells arriving beginning on June 7th.

Our group of beginner surfers had a fantastic morning at Baby Padang. The surfing conditions were perfect for inspiring surfers. The swell had slightly decreased in size compared to the previous day, with the best sets were in the shoulder-to-head high range. As always during this time of year, the wind was blowing very lightly, which is ideal for beginners. The conditions were clean and smooth, and the waves broke at Baby Padang’s optimal speed, allowing for long rides across the reef.

During the session, the surfers focused on mastering the control of their surfboards from the top of the wave, a crucial skill for progressing to the next level. The key to achieving this added control is to pop up into the functional stance.

Crystal clear conditions this morning at the scenic waves at Padang Padang. The predicted swell did not arrive as per the forecast; however, there were plenty of long lines for our beginner surfers to enjoy. The waist-high waves moved at a leisurely pace, and the glassy surface conditions remained undisturbed by the absence of wind. The surfers utilized their session to work on trimming down the line on the faster left-breaking waves, and staying in the pocket on the slower right-breaking waves.

On a small day like today, surfing evolves into an aquarium experience, with vibrant and colorful fish swimming beneath you. As the sun rises and before the trade wind picks up, the water is at its clearest. Just one of the many reasons to tag along for a surf lesson.

Our beginner surfers rose bright and early this morning to catch glassy, first-light surfing conditions. They were rewarded for their efforts, as the surf conditions were flawless! The ocean was exceptionally glassy and smooth. The wind blew ever-so-lightly offshore, and the waves were shoulder high, with occasional larger sets. The long period swell in water wrapped beautifully around the reef, creating fun, beginner-friendly walls for the surfers to enjoy. The surfers enjoyed the perfect conditions and utilized the ideal walls to improve their balance, control of the surfboard, and stance.

When the conditions are this good, you will improve by leaps and bounds in a very short period of time. Each wave breaks nearly mechanically across the reef, which allows a surfer several attempts at a similar wave.

It was a gorgeous morning at Padang Padang, with abundant sunshine, excellent waves, and offshore wind. Surfers were thrilled as forerunning sets of a new swell started rolling in. The new swell is just big enough to make the lefts break at the famous Padang Padang Left; however, more is needed for the break to be really working. Over at Baby Padang, wave sizes progressively increased during the session, reaching shoulder to head high on the largest of sets. As anticipated at the world’s finest beginner wave, the wind blew flawlessly offshore, and the conditions were sublime.

Taking advantage of the ideal conditions, the surfers honed their muscle memory and perfected their functional stance.

Our group of beginner surfers had a great morning at Baby Padang. The surfing conditions were excellent! Compared to yesterday, the swell has increased slightly, with shoulder-to-head-high set waves. Predictably, the wind was blowing slightly offshore, which is ideal for surfing. The wave faces remained clean, allowing everyone to enjoy long, smooth rides. During the session, the surfers focused on recognizing the moment when their surfboard begins to plane on the surface of the wave, which is the point at which you initiate your pop-up.

Learning to anticipate when to pop-up will allow you to pop-up at the top of the wave rather than once you have already reached the trough.