Ability Level: Beginner

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.

Great waves this morning at Padang-Padang, our home spot! Shoulder-high and super fun to ride, the left and right breaking peaks made everyone happy. Offshore wind conditions shaped the waves perfect for those who woke up early.

The swell forecast predicts medium-sized waves throughout the week. These are great conditions for our beginner and intermediate surfers. Three to five feet is big enough to surf most of the spots in the Bukit and to explore some of those which are normally too challenging, like Uluwatu or Bingin. The best waves are not always the biggest, but the ones with the best shape. Keep this in mind and you will find plenty of rippable waves for all surf levels.

Surfing is a wonderful experience! Being outdoors in the ocean, surrounded by nature is absolutely one of the best moments you can have. When catching a wave and going down the face of the wave for the first time, it feels even better.

Of course, it takes time and practice to be able to catch your own waves and to actually surf right or left on the wave. But once you do, from this point on, the experience will just get better and better. Every session you have will take you closer to the next level. In surfing, you always keep learning, it is one of the few sports that push you to keep going and to improve. This is what makes it so exciting and fun to do on a daily basis!