Ability Level: Beginner

The huge swell has fully arrived overnight and most of the surf spots on the Bukit are way too big to surf today. We decided to go to Jimbaran with our beginner and intermediate groups and it was great! Everyone was happy out there and surfed a lot of waves.

It is a very suitable beach to learn how to surf, but there are not always waves. Only when big swells arrive, this surf spot comes to life, and when it does shoulder-high sets are rolling in very consistently. This makes it a great spot to catch many waves and ride them as long as possible. The slow-breaking peaks are perfect to enjoy the ride and work on your surfing technique.

Another great day started with a fun surf session at Padang Padang. The mellow waves were perfectly breaking and easy to ride. On days like today, progression can be made with every wave. The more time you spend on the surfboard and in the water, the better you will get.

Being patient is not easy, especially in surfing when you see all the good waves coming. But taking your time to choose that one perfect wave will pay off! One good wave is all it takes to get you smiling for the rest of the day. Here at Padang Padang, you can be sure to get more than just one wave, enough to make you smile until your next surfing holiday.

The swell turned out to be a bit bigger than expected today at our home spot Padang Padang. A more than welcomed surprise because the waves were just perfect! Left or right-handers, no matter what you prefer, you can get it here. A dream for every intermediate surfer.

It is no wonder that this spot is so popular among many surfers. The consistency and quality of the waves are second to none. There are many other great surf spots in Bali, but this is for sure one of the best to catch the first green waves and start turning left or right. It is important to be able to concentrate on the waves and your surfing technique to make good progress. Surfing in a safe environment like at Padang Padang helps you do that.

We had such a fun session this morning at Padang Padang! Perfect right-handers were peeling over the reef and the swell size was just right. Great conditions for catching the first green waves for our intermediate guests. On waves like this, progress is guaranteed!

To start going left or right on a wave, you want to have a consistently breaking peak that allows you to catch the wave and turn before it breaks in front of you. Our home break has exactly that, it is one of the best places in the world to learn how to surf. Not only is it for beginners and intermediates but also for advanced surfers who like to practice generating speed and other maneuvers. It offers a great training ground for all surf levels!

Jimbaran was our preferred option today to do the beginner lessons. The big swell made it clear that Padang Padang was not suitable today. To be honest, Jimbaran is not as pretty as Padang Padang beach, but the waves are super fun and perfect to learn on. Also, because the button is sand, it is very safe.

The wave breaks close to the beach and it is possible to walk out to the line up where you sit and wait for the waves. This makes it very suitable for beginners and also easy to catch many waves. If you get tired of paddling, simply walk back out. It is a playful surf spot when the waves are too big everywhere else and especially for children, it is great!

Padang Padang, our home spot, was great today for the intermediate group. Shoulder high sets came in consistently and it was easy to get waves. Perfect to catch the first green waves and to start turning the board in one direction.

Once you start going left and right, along the face of the wave, it is a completely different experience. The feeling you get from surfing the unbroken wave is exciting and fun. While you are on the wave it is hard to think about anything else. Only the moment, here and now matters. After surfing a wave, the energy that goes through your body motivates you to catch more waves and keep going. That is the feeling we are all looking for!

Today, the waves were unusually small for this time of year and we decided to go to Balangan again. This spot offers great waves for intermediate surfers with smaller swells and higher tides. The long, mellow breaking waves are perfect for practice paddling, take-off, and turning.

You can get pretty long rides out here when the conditions are right. This gives you plenty of time to focus on your technique and stance on the surfboard. The more time you spend actually surfing, the more progress you will make. Besides the fun waves and the beautiful beach, the local warungs provide perfect chill-out areas after or in between the surf sessions. This beach has everything you need to enjoy your surf holiday!

The waves at Padang Padang were beautiful this morning! Perfectly breaking left and right-handers made everybody very happy. Waking up early to go surfing is what we do on a daily basis. Catching the first waves with the rising sun is magical and gets you in a good mood for the rest of the day.

The waves are a bit smaller again today, but tomorrow a new swell is expected to arrive and we are excited to surf Uluwatu and the neighboring surf spots. In the high season, with the off-shore wind blowing all day long, there are plenty of waves to choose from. You can find great waves every day no matter what your surf level is. With the local knowledge of our surf instructors, you can be sure to go to the best spots at the best times.