Ability Level: Beginner

The new year welcomed us with offshore winds and shoulder high set waves at one of our favourite surf breaks on the Bukit. A not too big and friendly crowd made this session very enjoyable. Among the local rippers were some of Indonesia’s best surfers. Just seeing these talents fly through the air and doing massive turns on such waves, is just incredible.

Not only did the Pros have fun, but many other surfers, experts and intermediates were having lots of waves to practise their surfing skills. On this kind of wave, you need to be able to generate lots of speed to make it around the section and onto the clean face of the wave. Once there, enjoy the ride!

Catching your first green wave is an experience you will never forget. The moment you stand up on the board and drop down the clean face of the wave, you just focus on the here and now. The feeling you get back up on your board after the longest ride of your life is even better.

A big south swell is expected to arrive today and although most of the surf spots in the Bukit will be quite big, this one right here still offers the perfect learning conditions due to its sheltered location.
Bali has many great surf spots for beginners where you can have your first experiences like this, but here at Baby Padang, it is one of the best if not the best!

With a slightly bigger swell and no wind at all, the waves were perfectly clean this morning at Baby Padang. This wave is an excellent playground for beginner and intermediate surfers who want to improve their surfing skills. Not only can you catch your first “green” or unbroken wave here, but also enjoy the nature and scenery around the cove.

Although this wave is mostly occupied by beginner and intermediate surfers, on bigger days you should not underestimate the power of the currents. A deep channel helps you to get out to the line-up fast, but also can make you paddle a lot more than usual.

Another perfect day for beginners to learn surfing in Bali. November is a perfect month for beginners as the water is warm, uncrowded and small waves. Unusually small today by Bali standards but very clean waves and perfect for beginners to practice riding the green wave for the first time. Balangan is one of the most beautiful unspoilt beaches in Bali and it’s always a pleasure to come to this excellent learner surf spot.

Very small surf today in Bali, perfect for beginners. Very clean conditions at Balangan, which is never ever flat. Unlike many surf destinations which can and do go flat, there is always a rideable wave in Bali 365 days a year. Private surf lessons are perfect for those who want to improve quickly and progress to riding the green unbroken wave.

Our 2 guests from Jakarta had a great surfing experience at Padang Padang this morning. It was their first ever time surfing and they both got up on the board. Only 1 other person in the water at start of the session, but we were joined by a few more later in the morning. Swell size has dropped since yesterday and was good size for beginner and intermediate surfers. Hot, sunny with light winds.

This morning the Baby Padang waves are smaller than yesterday and the condition is clean. There were about 5 surfers out today and it was very quiet. First day of surfing for the students and they made great progress with our instructors. Very nice waves and lots of fun. They are happy and tired, looking forward to joining us again to build more experiences.

This morning Baby Padang the waves are more bigger than yesterday and clean conditions, not many people in the watter. The first day of surfing for the students and they are making fast progress with our instructor. Very good waves and excellent fun. They are happy and tired, looking forward to joining us again to build more experience.