Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Another perfect start to the day with a great surf session this morning! The waves were very gentle and suitable for our beginner group who started catching the first green waves. This is something that should be done at a beginner-friendly surf spot as it is a big step towards the next surf level.

Getting the wrong waves or ending up in a dangerous situation can be frightening for some people. With the help of our professional surf instructors, you can be sure to be at the right place for your surfing skills. Of course, the waves can be unpredictable sometimes, but this is part of the experience and one reason why surfing is so exciting!

The swell has faded away a little and Baby-Padang has been playful again. Great shoulder-high waves were breaking in the beautiful bay this afternoon. Many surfers came to enjoy the waves and warm water. Also, a few sunseekers gathered on the beach to enjoy the breathtaking scenery.

This surf spot is a great choice when you want to improve your surfing skills. Progressing from a beginner to intermediate surf level, there is hardly a better place to do so. The mellow breaking waves are perfect to start surfing green waves and doing first turns. The big channel helps you to get back to the line-up quickly and catching a handful of waves every session is almost guaranteed.

“Honeymoon” is a special place to go surfing. When the swell is big and the tide low, this wave comes to life. A long, clean left-hander is breaking next to the cliff where you can jump off to get in the line-up. This alone already makes it worth going there.

Everyone is excited to jump off the cliff. Although it can be scary at first, once you muster up some courage to take the jump, you are ready for the waves. The take-off can be tricky, the waves start behind the cliff, and you need to make sure to make it around the edge of the rock. Surfing here is something you won’t ever forget. This is one of the surf spots and sessions that you will always remember as one of the most exciting and fun.

The new swell has arrived and it brought massive waves with it. Padang-Padang was pumping this morning and many surfers got the waves of their lives. Although this wave clearly is not for everybody, the smaller, more user-friendly version of it called “Baby-Padang” was perfect for catching the first green waves.

Due to the big swell, there was a strong current which made it a little difficult to stay in the right place in the line-up. With local knowledge of our surf guides, this was no problem at all! It is important to know the currents and the surf spots very well on days like today. Especially at surf spots like Padang-Padang or Uluwatu. Having more knowledge about the waves and surf breaks will make you more comfortable in the water, have more fun, and progress quicker.

What could be a better way to start the weekend than scoring perfect waves in Bali?! That’s right, not much! Offshore wind conditions and head-high sets delivered perfectly shaped left-handers at one of our favorite surf breaks, Balangan.

Race down the line or try to hide underneath the lip, there are many ways you can surf this wave. More often the waves are breaking very fast and it is important to get enough speed to make it to the open face. When you do, be ready for a long paddle back, because you might surf it all the way to the beach. On long waves like this, you can do bottom and top turns and really enjoy the ride.

Finding an uncrowded surf spot in Bali can be a difficult task. Knowing all the spots and the best times when to go surfing is a huge advantage. With the help of our local surf instructors, this gets much easier.

Going to Balangan today was the right choice. The waves weren’t that big, but shape and consistency are more important. Long, clean left-handers offered plenty of surf time. Paddling back to the line-up was easy and many waves could be caught. A day well spent in the water and on the beach. Now it is time to enjoy the afternoon and coming sunset.

When the waves are small, Uluwatu becomes a joyful playground for all kinds of surf levels. Beginner and intermediate surfers will like the mellow waves on a higher tide, while advanced surfers want to race down the line on a lower tide at race tracks.

This morning was great to get your first surf session done at Uluwatu. You don’t want to go when it’s too big. It might look not so big from above but once you are in the water, you need to be able to deal with whatever comes. Getting to know this surf spot with professional guides is highly recommended. They will show you all the tips and tricks you need to know to surf this wave and have a great experience.

This morning we went to Balangan. Normally on a smaller swell, we like to surf Uluwatu, but with such a high tide like today, there wouldn’t be much of a wave. Balangan then has a rippable wave that breaks nicely over the reef. Perfect for intermediate surfers who prefer not-so-corded line-ups.

The wave offers room for a turn, generating speed, or a floater at the end section if you time it right. In other words, a great place to practice all the fundamentals of surfing. Mastering the basics are key to a successful progression of your surfing skills. Get them right, and everything else will follow!