Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Sep
18
2023

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

We had a beautiful morning at the surf camp’s favourite wave! The clouds parted just in time for the beginner surf lesson. The swell has backed off in size considerably, with up to head-high set waves coming in. The wind was perfectly offshore, which is the coveted condition that all surfers are after. The water was warm and tropical, everyone had smiles on their faces, and all had a great time.

The beginner surfers worked on getting their body into the correct position on the surfboard. It is essential that you have: your feet centered over the center line of the surfboard, your arms over each side of the surfboard with your elbows bent, your knees bent with the back knee tucked in, your hips loose and low, and your chest pointing forward.

Sep
17
2023

Advanced surf guiding at Dreamland

Excellent surf at Dreamland this morning! The tide was perfect for early morning waves! The swell has dropped significantly in size since yesterday; however, the waves were still up to double overhead on the largest of sets, with most sets in the overhead range. The offshore Tradewind picked up early this morning, which held the left and right walls up nicely. Our intermediate surfers chose to surf the A-frame, where they all had many fun rides. The rights were working particularly good this morning, as the lefts were running a bit fast.

Dreamland is a great place to surf when the swell picks up on a low tide. the wave is not so heavy outside of the impact zone at the A-frame, even on bigger days. See you out there.

Sep
16
2023

Advanced surf guiding at Uluwatu

Huge waves and beautiful conditions at Uluwatu! Today was a big wave surfers’ dream with long lines, offshore wind, and bright, sunny weather. Wave heights at Outside Corner were reaching several times overhead. There were also some bombs at the peak. The waves broke beautifully down the reef with mechanical perfection. Many surfers scored what could have been the ride of their lives with rides going past the big rock towards Ulu Cliffhouse.

Uluwatu is a magical wave that is perfect from 2 ft. to as big as it gets. Just a few short days ago, this wave was nearly flat. Today, the waves are much bigger than 2 ft., but the lines are just as perfect. There are few places in the world where the same can be said.

Sep
15
2023

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

The swell has jumped up significantly overnight with set waves reaching double-overhead at the standout breaks. There is some excellent big wave surfing going on at Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Impossibles. Our beginner group surfed the inside at Baby Padang, where they enjoyed waist-high, slow-rolling waves as the full-sized waves broke in the distance. The Tradewind was blowing steadily and the conditions were challenging, but the protected nature of the break offered good beginner surfing conditions.

Today is the first day of the big swell. Tomorrow could be the largest day of the year with the forecast reading 9.2 ft. at 15 seconds. We have a solid stretch of large surf incoming for the remainder of the month, which is unusal considering we are approaching the end of the dry season.

Sep
13
2023

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

Our beginner surfers had a lovely morning in the line-up! We enjoyed perfect surfing conditions at the world’s best beginner wave! Shoulder high set waves, a light offshore breeze, and balmy tropical conditions! The water was clear, and the sun was just beginning to peak through a few clouds—a perfect recipe for an ideal day in the water. We even had a few yachts anchored just offshore watching the show!

From tomorrow, we will see the beginning waves of the biggest swell of the year. The swell is expected to continue to grow in size over the course of the day, with up to double-overhead set waves appearing by sundown. The swell will hold through Friday before peaking on Saturday morning at a whopping 9.5 feet at 15 seconds.

Sep
12
2023

Intermediate surf guiding at Balangan

 

Fun waves at Balangan this morning: Lined-up walls, a touch of offshore breeze, and clear water! Wave heights have dropped since yesterday, but there was plenty of shoulder to head-high waves rolling in. The lines walled up nicely along the reef, and provided plenty of space for the surfers to ride down the line.

It is a great time of year to be in Uluwatu for early morning surfing. The air and water temperatures are beginning to creep upwards, and the Tradewind is beginning to pick up in strength later in the session. With less wind in the morning, more spots around the island are available for surfing. In late September and October, you can expect the swells to be smaller than in June, July, and August.

Sep
11
2023

Intermediate surf guiding at Uluwatu

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! There was much less swell in the water than yesterday, which is perfect for intermediate surfers. Most waves were in the shoulder-high range, with a few overhead waves mixed in for the patient and well-positioned surfers. The wind was calm, the water was crystal clear, and the dolphins were playing just beyond the breaking waves. Despite the drop in surf heights, the waves organized themselves into fun peaks to spread out the patiently waiting surfers. All of the surfers had a great time in the relaxed conditions, and a few surfers enjoyed the opportunity to paddle out through the famous cave and surf the wave for the first time.

More head-high and fun surfing ahead! Tomorrow and Wednesday are looking pretty good!

Sep
10
2023

Beginner Surf Lessons at Padang Padang

Our beginner surfers had a wonderful morning at the perfect surf break for developing surfers. The waves were shoulder-high, the wind was calm, and the water was especially clear. It is mornings like these which keep surfers coming back for more!

The surfers worked on popping up on time and in the correct position. Knowing when to pop up is a skill that must be learned through experience. You must recognize the moment when the surfboard begins to plane over the surface of the water, which will come with repetition. If you stand up too late, you will have already ridden to the bottom of the wave and you will have no speed or balance. If you stand up too soon, the wave will pass you by. See you out there!

Sep
07
2023

Intermediate surf guiding at Dreamland

The swell has backed off just enough for our intermediate surfers to paddle out at the low tide A-frame at Dreamland. There were some plus-sized sets coming through, however, the waves were mostly in the overhead-range. The Tradewind picked up early this morning, Which is straight offshore at Dreamland. The surfers all paddled into waves which were larger than they were used to, motivated by the endless encouragement of the local surf instructors. Despite testing their limits, the surfers finished the challenging session with a feeling of satisfaction.

Surf lessons are a great way to overcome challenges with your surfing. If you are nervous in bigger waves or just can’t get your turns right, the help of a knowledgeable instructor watching over you will help get you to the next level.