Ability Level: Intermediate

Jan
26
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at mengiat

Fun waves at Mengiat this morning! There was plenty of wind, but the surf was pumping with a light crowd! The stiff offshore breeze allowed fun left and right peaks to form. The lefts offered a particularly fun, wedgy shape, which allowed for plenty of speed for the surfers to do their best turns. The waves were in the shoulder-high range, with a few larger waves. Most of the crowd chose to surf at Chicken Wings on the other side of the deep channel, which made the lefts and rights at Mengiat that much more appealing.

Mengiat is a less-often surfed A-frame peak breaking left and right. The wave is “peaky and bowly” due to the shallow water on the reef and deep water just beyond the reef.

Jan
17
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Geger

Fun surfing conditions at Geger Left today! The wind that has been blowing for the last few days has decided to take a break, leaving us with fun little left-hand running waves. Our intermediate and advanced surfers waited for the tide to come up to paddle out to the peaks at Geger Left. The surfers paddled across the swiftly moving channel to shoulder-high left waves, which were breaking at a fun pace with clean wave faces. There was a moderate amount of side shore wind further offshore, but the wave was protected enough for this not to be an issue.

The facilities at Geger Left are all in the process of being improved. There are upgrades to Pura Geger underway, they have reconstructed the parking lot, and have added some shops.

Jan
09
2024

Intermediate Surf Lessons at Airport Rights

Yesterday, our surfers enjoyed a perfect day at Airport Rights, with a light crowd as an added bonus. With yesterday’s perfection fresh in our minds, we headed straight back to the famous wave for more. We did not have the perfect conditions we had yesterday, but there was plenty of fun surf on tap. The wind from the west added some texture to the line up, however the faces of the waves were clean enough for fun surfing. The reef produced head-high right-handers breaking for long rides.

Airport rights is a wave located very near the tip of the runway on the Jimbaran side of the airport. It is one of the best right-handers in Bali, and one of the few waves that break right on the west coast.

Jan
07
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

There are some incredible waves in Uluwatu this January! We are enjoying a return of offshore wind and all-day clean conditions with plenty of swell to play with. Our advanced group surfed Uluwatu this morning from first light. The tide was just high enough to be surfed relatively safely. The surfers were guided into excellent waves, with some achieving very long rides. The offshore wind, a powerful swell, and a decent tide are what make world-class surfing conditions here in Bali.

Part of the magic of Uluwatu is that the wave can be surfed by a wide range of surfers, as the smaller waves are still very good. Surfers still building experience, with the help of knowledgeable surf instructors, can safely surf the smaller waves, while avoiding the bigger sets.

Jan
05
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Lots of rain this morning, much to the relief of the island of Bali. With the rain came the wind from the west, which chopped up the surf conditions at first light. Once the weather cleared, the wind turned offshore, leaving us with some decent surf conditions and a light crowd. The surfers enjoyed mostly head-high surf with a few larger sets. The waves were clean and lined up nicely for long, fast rides. Great surf, considering how the morning started.

When the rain and the wind come this time of the year, most of the surfers head to the Nusa Dua area, where the wind blows offshore. On days like today, when the conditions clean up mid-morning, you can get some excellent surf in uncrowded conditions.

Jan
03
2024

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Excellent surfing at Uluwatu this morning! Our surfers enjoyed high-quality, overhead surf at Bali’s premier surf break. The conditions were clean with a light offshore wind and a mid/low tide. The racetrack section delivered barrels and turn sections for the surfers who can spot the good waves that become long rides, from the faster waves that race off. Top local surfer and instructor, Scotty, expertly directed the surfers onto the best waves.

Uluwatu really is one of the best waves in the world. Additionally, it offers world-class surfing for 9 + months out of the year. It works on any size, any tide, and holds an unfavourable wind well. Not least of all, it is an incredible place to spend a week or two on holiday.

Dec
30
2023

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Our intermediate and advanced surfers enjoyed an incredible surf at Uluwatu this morning! The swell is fading in size and consistency however there were still plenty of overhead set waves coming in at the exposed end of Ulwuatu. The conditions were beautiful and clean, with an incredible view at the base of the cliffs. The lineup was peaceful, with turtles swimming about looking for breakfast. The famous wave served overhead-high surf with some larger sets for the more experienced of the crew. The rides were long and the conditions were very clean. Some surfers reported the longest lefts they have ever had.

We are enjoying an incredible end to the year here in Uluwatu. The mornings have been very clean, and the southwest wind has been light. See you out there!

Dec
26
2023

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

More fun, quiet season surf in Uluwatu! The swell is up, the sun is shining, and the waves are good! Despite the light southwest wind, the surfers had a great time and enjoyed the end-of-year sunshine. The waves were in the overhead range, with a few larger sets that Uluwatu always delivers. Despite the unfavourable wind, the Race Track section of Uluwatu served up long and fun rides, with waves of various sizes for different levels of surfers. The more experienced surfers can take off on the bigger and faster waves, while the less experienced can wait for waves farther down the reef or more inside.

We have more fun surfing to close out the year. Plenty of swell, a wind that is not too strong, and excellent weather.

Dec
24
2023

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Our intermediate and advanced surfers were off to Uluwatu this morning. The swell has dropped in size and consistency yesterday as we await the arrival of the next swell. There was a light wind from the southwest which added texture to the lineup. Wave heights were in the head-high range, and the faces of the waves were still clean despite the unfavourable wind. Top local surfer and group leader, Scotty, got the wave of the day with a long ride connecting several sections. The crew all had a few fun left-handers and enjoyed the opportunity to surf Uluwatu with friendly conditions.

We are still enjoying very fun surf in the Uluwatu area during this quiet season. Soon, we will be surfing in Nusa Dua, just a short drive away.