Ability Level: Intermediate

We sent our intermediate group back to the groomed shores in Nusa Dua this morning as the west wind continues to blow, leaving the Uluwatu area with onshore conditions. At Black Stone, our surfers enjoyed an excellent morning of fun intermediate surfing conditions. Our surfers paddled out to the middle peak, where they surfed head high to overhead set waves brought in by a swell of 5.5 ft. of 13 seconds from 211 degrees. The wind blew from a better direction today and has reduced in strength. The waves offered a fast section long enough for the surfers to trim down the line for a nice ride before the wave closed out on a shallower end section.

The next few days look good for the Nusa Dua area, with a consistent swell, an offshore breeze, and favorable tides. See you out there!

Our intermediate surfers were off to Mushroom Rock this morning, while our beginners took the opportunity afforded to us by the light wind to surf Baby Padang. At Mushroom Rock, the swell is still producing overhead and barreling set waves on the outside, providing excellent waves for advanced surfers. Our crew surfed a smaller peak down the beach which offered overhead set waves from a swell of 5 ft. at 14 seconds. The waves were nicely groomed by a light offshore breeze which kept the wave faces open beautifully.

Over the next week, the swell will remain in the head-high to overhead range, and the wind will remain offshore. This is a recipe for a great ending to the seasonal westerly breeze.  Lets enjoy our last few sessions in the Nusa Dua area!

After enjoying a few days of sunshine and clean waves on our side of the island, the seasonal wind and rain have returned. Our surfers all headed to the various breaks that make up the Nusa Dua area, where the conditions are offshore when the Uluwatu area is onshore.

Our surfers enjoyed the shoulder-high waves at Black Stone which broke both left and right at the peak in the middle of the beach. The swell came in at 3 ft. at 13 seconds from 221 degrees, and the wind blew offshore at a moderate strength. Our surfers tested their paddle strength after surfing waves with little wind which allowed easy entry into the waves. While the offshore wind holds up and organizes the waves, it does make catching the wave more difficult as you must break through the added resistance from the wind.

Another beautiful morning here in paradise! With fun conditions on our side of the island, our intermediate group headed to Uluwatu while our beginners were back to Padang Padang. At Uluwatu, our surfers enjoyed small-day surf at Bali’s most consistent wave. The waves were shoulder-high with the occasional larger overhead set, and the wind was light onshore. The wind swell has continued to drop in size, coming in at 3.5 ft. at 10 seconds from 236 degrees. Our intermediate surfers enjoyed long rides where they focused on reading the wave, which is used to determine where to pump for speed and where to do your turn.

There is always a head-high wave at Uluwatu, and it can be surfed at least a few days every month of the year. January offers the least amount of surfable days per month, so it will only get better from here!

With hopes of a brief respite from the persistent west wind, our surfers set off to the scenic beaches in Nusa Dua. At Black Stone, the swell came in at 2.5 ft. at 13 seconds from 212 degrees. The waves were head-high on the sets at the peak towards the middle of the beach, and most of the surfers were spread out between the various peaks and beaches that make up the Nusa Dua area. The wind blew moderately offshore which kept the wave faces clean, and the sea state was left textured by an overnight breeze.

There are several beaches within the Nusa dua tourist zone that are great for beginner to intermediate surfing. These breaks, primarily Black Stone, Mengiat, and Mushroom Rock, provide a mix of waves with varying difficulty, and it is simple enough to find the right peak for just about anyone.

Everyone had so many good waves at Nusa Dua yesterday that we sent our surfers back for some more excellent wet-season surfing! The swell has continued to drop in size for another day, with the forecast reading 2.5 ft. at 14 seconds. This is enough swell for shoulder-to-head high sets at Black Stone. The wind blew offshore stronger than yesterday, while the rain has cleared and the sun has returned. Our surfers used their practice from yesterday to continue to improve their control of the surfboard in the fast, tight pockets of the waves.

The wind forecast pedicts the stiff breeze to finally subside on thursday. If the wind does back off, we should get some more days in our neck of the woods! With an increase in swell size and a lighter wind, it should make for great surfing!

Our intermediate surfers were off to Geger this morning as the Uluwatu area is still struggling through rain and a west wind. The swell has continued to drop this morning, coming in at 3 ft. at 12 seconds from 205 degrees. The waves were head-high to slightly overhead on the larger sets, and the wind blew nicely offshore. The sea state was left slightly textured by the weather, however the offshore breeze kept the waves open and clean. Geger offered fast breaking left and right waves great for working on generating speed and learning how to control the board on a tighter and steeper wave face.

We had a full moon this morning which creates larger swings in the tide. The tides are moving quickly today which may shorten the sessions as the tide moves outside of the optimal range for certain surf spots.

With the wind and rain returning in full force this Sunday morning, our surfers were off to the beautiful beaches in Nusa Dua. Our surfers paddled out at Blackstone on a mid-tide, where they enjoyed classic wet season fun waves. The swell has dropped in size from yesterday, coming in at 4 ft. at 13 seconds, coming from 202 degrees. The waves came in at head-high on sets with the occasional larger set, which was a welcomed respite from yesterday’s pumping surf. The wind blew off-shore from the west, which held up the left and right-breaking waves nicely as they ran down the reef.

We really are fortunate to have access to fun surfing conditions, regardless of the weather in one part of the island. This is a magical place, and somehow, this island was perfectly crafted for our surfing enjoyment. Book your trip now!