Ability Level: Advanced

Pumping surf at Bali’s premier break this morning! The new swell has arrived and sent consistent overhead set waves through the lineup! The wind was blowing light offshore, and the tide was just right for lined-up surf. Most waves were in the overhead range; however, Uluwatu always manages to send a few bombs when the swell is pulsing. Having surfed the break the last few days when smaller, the surfers used the experience gained to challenge themselves in the testing surf conditions. The surfers mostly stuck to the Racetrack section, where they enjoyed a mix of barrel, turn, and fast down-the-line sections.

October and November are great months to be in Bali. Intermediates will enjoy the smaller swells and easier conditions, while advanced surfers can relish in the pristine surf.

This morning, Bali’s premier XL wave venue showcased a spectacular display of big waves. A select group of Bali’s most courageous and skilled surfers rose to the challenge of conquering this iconic wave on its biggest day of the year. The Indian Ocean provided flawless conditions, with surf heights soaring to triple-overhead and beyond. The morning breeze was absent, and a gentle Tradewind emerged by mid-morning, ensuring pristine wave faces.

Some surfers tackled the Bombie, while others chose the long lines of Outside Corner. However, a few individuals truly distinguished themselves with remarkable top turns on massive waves, reminiscent of the legendary surfing icon, Andy Irons.

As we approach the end of the dry season, this is likely the final substantial swell of the year.

A new swell has come in hot with well-overhead surf pulsing across the island. The ocean was calm and beautifully clean at first light, with just a few surfers out early. The quickly rising tide provided a buffer from the larger swell, which made it easier to handle the bigger waves. The A-frame served up fast lefts with a steep take-off and softer rights that handled the size beautifully. The offshore wind picked up in strength through the session, which helped keep the left open. The surfers worked on building confidence in the bigger waves, which they can carry forward to future sessions.

We have a new moon today on the Balinese calendar, which is when the Balinese pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Many Balinese will be attending ceremonies all across the island today.

Huge waves and beautiful conditions at Uluwatu! Today was a big wave surfers’ dream with long lines, offshore wind, and bright, sunny weather. Wave heights at Outside Corner were reaching several times overhead. There were also some bombs at the peak. The waves broke beautifully down the reef with mechanical perfection. Many surfers scored what could have been the ride of their lives with rides going past the big rock towards Ulu Cliffhouse.

Uluwatu is a magical wave that is perfect from 2 ft. to as big as it gets. Just a few short days ago, this wave was nearly flat. Today, the waves are much bigger than 2 ft., but the lines are just as perfect. There are few places in the world where the same can be said.

Pumping surf this morning across the Bukit! Uuwatu is seeing wave heights up to triple-overhead with clean, almost windless conditions early. Impossibles was serving up endless double-overhead waves but just needed a touch of offshore wind and a bit more tide to really turn on. With the healthy swell and the morning low tide, our advanced and intermediate surfers paddled out at Dreamland to test their skills in waves up to double-overhead high waves. A few skilful surfers were able to tuck into some barrels while the rest of the surfers snagged some larger walls.

While coming in at a good size, the swell is not large enough for the Rip Curl Cup at Padang Padang to run. Grab a seat cliffside at Uluwatu and enjoy the show!

Our intermediate surfers had an exciting morning at Dreamland. There were a few bigger sets left over from the previous swell, which kept the surfers on their toes. The waves were mostly breaking overhead-high at the A-frame. The lefts were breaking quickly but cleanly, while the rights were just a bit softer. The wind was blowing nicely offshore, and the weather was tropical. The surfers worked on paddling into the sizey waves with commitment, motivated by the instructor’s encouragement and careful guidance. The surfers can then bring this confidence forward the next time they surf waves with a little extra size.

The A-Frame at Dreamland only needs a low tide and a head-high swell to work well for intermediate surfers. The conditions will be good for Dreamland early morning for the next few days.

Our advanced surfers were back at Uluwatu this morning at first light to beat the crowd and the Tradewind to the lineup. It was another morning of excellent surfing with sets pushing into the double-overhead range at first light. The surf heights dropped as the session progressed, with many head-high and slightly overhead sets rolling in. The tide was just right, with the waves offering a nice mix of barrel and turn sections with just enough water between you and the reef. Our surfers continued to increase their confidence surfing waves of consequence, and took in the expert tips on positioning and how to paddle into powerful waves.

The swell will continue to drop through the day today and tomorrow morning before we get another pulse of overhead + surf on Friday afternoon.

Pumping surf this morning for our advanced surfers! The surfers got what they came to Bali for this morning! Uluwatu served up 5-star waves with barrels and open sections for big carves. The surf has jumped in size considerably since yesterday, and wave heights are expected to continue to increase throughout the day. The Tradewind was blowing moderately at first light, but not so strong to make the surfing difficult. The waves were up to double-overhead on the largest of sets, with many head-high set waves in between. Our advanced surfers tested their barrel riding skills and gained some confidence after surfing powerful reef break waves.

The surf camp’s favourite part of Uluwatu is The Racetrack, as it offers the longest ride with the chunky barrel section as a bonus.