Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! The swell has dropped in size and consistency since yesterday, but there were plenty of enjoyable rides and beautiful conditions. Our intermediate surfers enjoyed the head-high set waves, complemented by clear water, a light offshore breeze, and a smooth ocean. The surfers used this experience to grow their confidence when surfing over reef breaks, aided by the expert guidance of Bali’s best surf instructors. A few surfers were able to connect long rides down the reef.

Uluwatu is a magical wave, and the perfect wave at the right size from intermediate surfers all the way up to top pros. Intermediate surfers can challenge themselves or pick the right sized day, while advanced surfers can surf it as big and as challenging as they like.

Our beginner surfers enjoyed a perfect session this morning! A new swell arrived yesterday, resulting in a bump in wave heights over yesterday morning. The surf conditions were perfect (as you can expect this time of year), with no wind, shoulder-high waves, and long rides on offer. The surfers all made noticeable improvements given the ideal conditions. The surfers worked on popping up into the functional stance, which they practiced on land before the session, which is the bedrock of everyones’ surfing ability.

Now is the perfect time of year for beginner surfing! The waves are smaller than in the dry season (April-October) yet still come very consistently. The Tradewind fades as a light and variable wind takes over. Additionally, morning temperatures are just a bit warmer.

A fun day of waves today! Our intermediate surfers had a wonderful time surfing the sandy-bottomed peaks at Dreamland! The surfers rose bright and early and were one of the first ones to the lineup. Everyone enjoyed the mostly head-high, intermediate-friendly waves, and all made lasting progress. The wind was calm to light offshore, and the ocean was smooth. The morning fog burned off mid-session.

Dreamland is a great next step for a developing surfer who is graduating beyond the slow-rolling peaks of Padang Padang. The wave is a step more difficult than Padang Padang, and there is no easy channel. The wave is surfed at the opposite tide from Padang Padang, which means that if a surfer can handle Dreamland, they have somewhere to surf on any tide.

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! The swell has dropped off in size and consistency, leaving us with playful head-high surf at the iconic surfing venue. Today was a great day for surfers with lower levels of experience to have a go at surfing the long left-handers that the wave is so famous for. Most of the waves were in the head-high range, with a few overhead set waves thrown in the mix. The surface of the ocean was calm, the water was clear, and the wind was light offshore. The more advanced surfers were able to connect long rides down the Racetrack, while the more intermediate surfers were able to get a few smaller waves.

A new swell is bringing us overhead surf tomorrow. See you out there!

Our beginner surfers had an excellent day in the line-up this morning! The waves have picked up in size and consistency since the day before.
Dryseason-like conditions have returned this morning with an early-arriving Tradewind grooming the surf. The waves remained in the shoulder-high range, with the occasional larger set wave. There was the perfect amount of swell for the surfers to enjoy long rides across the reef going both directions without the waves being too big. This is with the added bonus of the convenient channel assisting you back out to the line-up after a long ride.

Many consider October and November the best months of the year. We still enjoy a mix of dry season and pre-wet season conditions; there is still plenty of swell and just a few less people around.

Another excellent day at Bali’s best wave! While today may have been a “between swells” day, Uluwatu still delivered the goods. It is truly remarkable how good this wave is day in, day out. This morning, our surfers paddled through the iconic cave into glassy, head-high to overhead peaks. The offshore wind picked up as the sun rose higher in the sky. The surfers enjoyed the long rides, and the variation in wave size served up a perfect wave for every surfer.

Uluwatu is the world’s most consistent wave and the reason why so many travelling surfers come to Bali. For nine months out of the year, you can count on at least head-high, lined-up waves with no wind or offshore wind. Now is a great time to surf in Bali.

Fun beginner surfing conditions this morning! The swell has backed off since yesterday, which is perfect for a day of beginner surf lessons! The waves were in the shoulder-high range with a few bigger sets. The wind blew lightly offshore, and the ocean was smooth and calm. The light offshore wind (wind blowing in the opposite direction the waves are travelling) ensures a smooth wave face and keeps the wave open for longer. As an added bonus, the surfers enjoyed the many turtles swimming around nearby.

The beginner surfers worked on standing up in the functional position, something that is learned with time and repetition. Once a surfer is able to ride the wave in the functional position, the surfer will learn to control the board and maintain their balance.

Pumping surf at Bali’s premier break this morning! The new swell has arrived and sent consistent overhead set waves through the lineup! The wind was blowing light offshore, and the tide was just right for lined-up surf. Most waves were in the overhead range; however, Uluwatu always manages to send a few bombs when the swell is pulsing. Having surfed the break the last few days when smaller, the surfers used the experience gained to challenge themselves in the testing surf conditions. The surfers mostly stuck to the Racetrack section, where they enjoyed a mix of barrel, turn, and fast down-the-line sections.

October and November are great months to be in Bali. Intermediates will enjoy the smaller swells and easier conditions, while advanced surfers can relish in the pristine surf.