Ability Level: Beginner

The new swell has arrived and it brought massive waves with it. Padang-Padang was pumping this morning and many surfers got the waves of their lives. Although this wave clearly is not for everybody, the smaller, more user-friendly version of it called “Baby-Padang” was perfect for catching the first green waves.

Due to the big swell, there was a strong current which made it a little difficult to stay in the right place in the line-up. With local knowledge of our surf guides, this was no problem at all! It is important to know the currents and the surf spots very well on days like today. Especially at surf spots like Padang-Padang or Uluwatu. Having more knowledge about the waves and surf breaks will make you more comfortable in the water, have more fun, and progress quicker.

Learning how to surf could open a new chapter of your life. Who knows, maybe this one experience will change the way you think of the world or it might just become a hobby you love to pursue. In any case, it is something you won’t forget. Once you had a surfing holiday, it is likely you will have another one soon.

What destination could be better than Bali? The variety of waves, nature, and culture is what makes the “Island of Gods” so unique. A place you will want to come back to for sure. The friendliness of the people and relaxed vibe make you feel at home immediately. There is nothing you will miss, only more you want to discover.

When the waves get bigger, too big for most of the surf spots in the south of Bali, then Jimbaran is the place to go. A hip-high left-hander is peeling over the reef at the south end of this famous fishing bay. Longboarders and beginner surfers are having a great time surfing there.

If it is your very first time surfing, you can also catch waves at the beach break in front of the local warungs. There is plenty of space in the water and the waves are coming consistently. Okay, it is not the prettiest beach, but who cares when the waves are good? Having a great surf will brighten your mood for the rest of the day and you will enjoy the white sand beaches around Uluwatu even more.

Starting surfing again after a few months of being landlocked can be tricky at first. Same as cycling, surfing is something you never forget after you have done it. Sure, it will take a while to get back in form again, but after a couple of days, you should be right back where you left off. The wave at “Baby-Padang” is perfect to do this.

Of course, progress is the goal for everyone going on a longer surfing trip. With professional help and guidance, this will come faster than you might think. Trying new waves and seeing different surf spots is great, but if you really want to improve the basics, then surfing the same spots can be very beneficial. The more you get to know the wave, the more you will catch and the more progress you will make.

If you want to start surfing from the very beginning or if you like to do the next step in your surfing career, it is almost a no-brainer to visit Bali. Consistency and quality of the waves are very important aspects if you want to progress faster.

Indonesia and especially the area around Uluwatu and Padang-Padang are well known for their perfect waves year-round. Beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers will get their share of good waves on a daily basis. This is key to a successful start of your surfing career or getting to the next level. Consistency means more opportunity to practice, more practice means more improvement.

Surfing great waves with a bunch of friends in the morning is definitely one of the best things you can do to wake up and start the day. The fresh off-shore breeze and warm water will get you going in no time. Once you see the first set rolling in, you are on high alert and ready to go.

The conditions were a little more challenging today than usual. The solid swell and constant current made it difficult to stay in position. Although, with a little more paddling power, catching the waves was not a problem at all. Due to the rainy weather, the crowd was light and gave us the opportunity to catch as many waves as we wanted. Breakfast was well deserved after a great morning session!

It was a fun morning today! The waves were great and it wasn’t busy at all in the line-up. A good opportunity to make your first surfing experience. The size of the swell was perfect to start catching green waves. Long, clean rides put a smile on everyone’s face.

At the end of this week, we are expecting another big swell to arrive. Exciting news for all the advanced surfers out there. For our beginner and intermediate surfers, we will be looking at other, more sheltered surf spots like Toro-Toro and Jimbaran. Until then, Padang-Padang is the best place to start and get a feeling of what surfing is all about. The journey is just about to begin!

It was a usual morning today. The onshore wind made the surf conditions tricky but still very fun at Padang-Padang Beach. As we all know, and this is also what makes surfing so interesting, is that the waves are never the same. Every day is a bit different and learning to adapt to different conditions is part of the experience.

Most people surf when the waves are great, no wonder, but surfing when the waves are not perfect can be very beneficial. There were fewer people out in the line-up, so it was easy to catch many waves. The more waves you catch, the more you progress and develop your surfing skills. Once you get used to surfing in choppy, onshore conditions, surfing when the waves are perfect again, will be much easier and even more fun.