Ability Level: Intermediate

Aug
11
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Balangan

The new swell has not fully arrived yet early this morning and we decided to go to Balangan where on a high tide, you can get some pretty long rides. Shoulder-high waves were peeling over the reef at this beautiful surf spot.

It is one of our favorite beaches to go to, not only because of the great waves but also because of the white sand and clear, blue water. We are expecting the swell to build up throughout the day. Tomorrow, if the swell fully arrives, Balangan will be too big and other spots like Honeymoon and Toro Toro will be more suitable again. It is not the size of the waves that is important, but the shape and consistency that matters most.

Aug
10
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Toro Toro

Finding a good and uncrowded right-hander on the west coast of Bali can be difficult sometimes. Knowing where to go with a certain tide level and swell direction can be a huge advantage to other surfers. Our local surf guides know the best times and surf spots for all tide and swell conditions.

This right-hander close to the airport was perfect today early in the morning. With the high tide, the waves stay open perfectly and you can get some of the longest rides in Bali. Long, clean walls and steep sections make this wave so fun to surf. With a bigger swell, barrels are not uncommon here, but today it was all about turns, generating speed, and having fun in the water. A dream for all regular footers in the land of the lefts.

Aug
09
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

What a fun session at Uluwatu this afternoon! Shoulder to head-high sets came in consistently and the section at race tracks was working perfectly. Long, clean walls invited you to race down the line and do big turns off the top.

Tomorrow we expect the swell to be the same size as today, but on Thursday a new, bigger swell will arrive. We are looking forward to surfing Toro-Toro again after tomorrow and hopefully, the waves will be big enough to go to Honeymoon again. Until then, Uluwatu stays on top of our list as there is hardly a more consistent spot on the Bukit.

Aug
07
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

We are so happy to be able to enjoy Uluwatu again! After the big swell the last few days, we are back at one of our favorite surf spots. As usual, Uluwatu did not disappoint and great waves have been surfed from all our guests.

It is really a special place to be, the nature and landscape surrounding this wave are just spectacular. When you are not busy riding along the clean faces of the waves, you can see colorful fish in the water and some turtles if you’re lucky. But make sure to keep focusing on the incoming sets. It is not uncommon to be surprised by a perfect wave coming towards you.

Aug
03
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Toro Toro

Toro-Toro today was a blast! Fun-sized and perfectly shaped waves made this a very special morning. Everybody had a great time surfing out there and lots of improvement was made during this session. This is what a morning surf looks like at Padang-Padang Surf Camp!

Having a consistent wave to practice on will get you to the next level much quicker. This is one reason why Bali is the perfect place for beginner and intermediate surfers. One week of proper surf coaching and great waves will have a significant impact on your surfing and wave reading skills. Toro-Toro is only one of many great surf spots. Depending on the tides and surf conditions, we are choosing the best suitable spot for your surfing level.

Jul
25
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Balangan

We had a great, uncrowded morning surf today at Balangan. A more than welcome change to the hectic spots in the south of the Bukit. The conditions were not the cleanest this time due to the high tide, but the lack of other people in the water made up for it.

Many waves were caught and everyone was well exhausted after the session. The swell was dropping again a little today, but we expect the new swell to arrive very soon. Tomorrow, surely bigger waves will be on offer and we will explore other, more sheltered surf spots again. Uluwatu will be huge and places like Honeymoon and Toro-Toro will be the best choice for our intermediate and advanced groups.

Jul
22
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Padang Padang

Padang-Padang was super fun this morning! Not as packed as usual due to the smaller swell but the waves were still great and offered perfect little barrels. It was a great session for everyone who dared to take off in shallow water.

The more advanced surfers could enjoy the Balinese pipeline whilst the beginner and intermediate surfers had fun at Baby-Padang on the other side of the channel. Not as famous as its big brother but as fun for sure if you don’t need to stand tall in a barrel. It is a great little playground for all kinds of surfers. Also, kids can have their first surfing experience without having their parents worried about a sharp reef or big waves.

Jul
20
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Surfing Uluwatu was such a pleasure today! Great waves and great company in the water made this session really special. The shoulder-high sets were perfect to practice turns and generating speed on the clean walls of the waves.

Consistency is key to quicker progress. Having good waves every day helps you get better so much faster. We are definitely spoiled here in Bali when it comes to the quality of waves. Once surfed here, it is hard to find a better, more consistent place. So much variety of world-class surf spots all over the island attracts not only the best surfers but also the ones who like to learn and improve.

Jul
18
2022

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Uluwatu was great at low tide this morning! The waves at “Race-tracks” were peeling perfectly over the shallow reef. Getting barreled was on top of the list for many surfers out there and many achieved their goals doing so.

Not only barrels but also big turns and snaps were possible to do on the clean, long walls of this wave. This section of Uluwatu is called “Race-tracks” for a good reason. Its fast pace is hard to keep up with and being able to navigate through the tube is essential if you want to surf it all the way. If you manage to do so, be ready for a long paddle back while you watch others getting the rides of their lives.