Ability Level: Advanced

The beginner and intermediate group took the fun boat to Toro Toro and were rewarded with perfect conditions and perfect waves. The advanced group wanted a bit more power, and they found what they were looking for at Uluwatu. A 16 second swell period means the waves were breaking hard and throwing some barrels. A lot of west in the swell meant that some of the waves were running a bit fast, but if you got the right one then it was a very long paddle back. The current at Uluwatu brings you back to the line up, so a slow paddle back after a very long ride can be the most economical way back to the line up.

So much fun at Uluwatu this morning. We decided on an early start, which coincided with high tide. Fortunately we got small tides at the moment which is perfect for the bukit reefs as the tide moves slowly and does not go too high or too low, all day. Swell size was a little bit smaller than yesterday, and mostly head high, but there were some bomb sets to be had on the racetrack. Waves were cleaner today as there was less current and the wind was a bit lighter. Tomorrow the forecast is for a solid 15 Second period swell and light winds. All the breaks will be pumping tomorrow, so we just need to make sure we pick the best spot at the best time.

Today we received the first big swell of the season, which lit up all the surf breaks. Swell period was Hawaiian size 19 seconds which meant the waves were very powerful. The advanced group decided on Balangan as the wave is less powerful than Uluwatu. The paddle out can be quite difficult on a day like today as there is not a very pronounced channel to help you. When you are out the back there is not much current and it’s all about wave selection – trying to find a wave that is not too fast. Today we were lucky and got a few long fast rides. The swell is increasing in size and tomorrow is forecast to be huge.

A good size swell running today and all the spots breaking. Advanced group dawn patrolled Uluwatu. As you can see from the photos, there was some morning sickness on the face of the wave, but some bombs to be had. Padang around the corner was cleaner and smoother ,and perfect for beginners and intermediates. We plan to go back to Uluwatu this afternoon and expect it will have cleaned up.

The rainy season is coming to an end slowly and we have already gotten a glimpse of what is about to come in the following weeks. Light offshore winds in the south of the Bukit were perfect for the mid-sized swell today. The right-hander was firing, shoulder-high to overhead sets were the norm, and every wave was shaped perfectly.

The crystal clear, blue water made this morning even better. This is what a typical day in Bali looks like. Perfect waves and sunny weather, followed by an ice-cold coconut and a delicious breakfast on the beach after the first surf session. Keep hanging out on the beach or exploring the beautiful area, there are many ways to spend the rest of the day before going for a sunset surf.

The western wind and rain early this morning gave us a good reason to start our session later today. When the sun came out and the weather calmed down again, it was time to go to the south side of the Bukit. Nyang-Nyang did not disappoint and even though we were unusually late, the conditions were still great.

The right-hander was particularly good, steep walls invited many of the experienced surfers to do quick snaps and tight turns. Some were lucky enough to find a small barrel at the inside section of the wave. This is just a great surf spot for practicing your small wave skills. A quick paddle out and the consistency of incoming sets make it easy to catch a lot of waves.

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.

The small days are over and finally, we were greeted by overhead incoming sets again! The strong offshore wind conditions made the waves stay open perfectly and deep take-offs were rewarded by the occasional barrel. Long walls and clean faces invited us to draw big bottom and top turns before doing radical floaters and snaps on the closing sections.

With swells like this, many more surf spots in Nusa Dua and on the east coast come to life. Left and right breaking waves are on offer on this side of the Island. If you are not sure if you can handle the size of the waves, Geger is the perfect option. With its multiple peaks, you can choose smaller waves if it gets too heavy on the main peak. This also helps split up the crowd and it barely gets too busy.