Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Our goal this morning was to score some more great waves at Uluwatu before the big swell arrives. Tomorrow the waves will be massive and Uluwatu will be only possible to surf for experienced big wave surfers – guaranteed a great show to witness!

Today though, shoulder to head-high sets offered plenty of opportunities to catch waves for our advanced intermediate guests. Long, clean left-handers rolled in and everyone who caught one of those paddled back with a big smile on their faces. It is hard to go in after catching the wave of your life. “Satu lagi” or “one more” is a very well-known phrase you hear out there on a daily basis.

The weather wasn’t the best this morning, but the good waves made up for it. Once you are in the water you don’t mind the rain or cloudy sky. It can actually be very calming and enjoyable when you are not getting roasted by the sun every day.

The waves were very enjoyable anyway and everyone had a blast out there. Slowly the swell is picking up and we expect bigger waves from tomorrow onwards for the rest of the week. Padang-Padang will soon be too big and we are excited to go to other spots like Toro-Toro and Honeymoon again. Getting to know different kinds of waves is an important aspect of learning how to surf. It will improve your wave reading skills and understanding of how certain surf breaks work.

The rain this morning was a good excuse not to get out of bed. But not for us! The ones who stayed strong and made it up early were rewarded with great waves and a relaxed line-up at Uluwatu. There is always a bright side to a rainy day in Bali.

The waves were shoulder to head-high and perfectly glassy. Even though they were not very big, they had enough power to be able to generate a lot of speed to race down the line and perform quality turns. The current was forgiving and paddling back to the line-up was like a walk in the garden. Lots of waves were ridden today, breakfast was well deserved and we are already looking forward to the afternoon session.

Balangan was showing itself from its best side this morning. Fun, long left-handers were breaking gently across the reef. The strong offshore wind helped to get around the fast-breaking sections a little easier. Some of the longest waves were ridden today by many of our guests.

Due to the high tide, you don’t need to worry about the reef as it is deep enough. You can enjoy the ride as long as you can and if you are lucky, even make it all the way to the beach. Often it is easier to walk back to the beach and enter the line-up where you first jumped in. The current can be relentless and string arms are required to paddle back out. A great early morning exercise to start the day!

What an amazing surf session we had this morning at our home spot Padang-Padang. The water was crystal clear, the sun was shining and everyone had a smile on their faces. This is what happiness looks like in Bali.

Shoulder-high sets came in consistently and the crowd was spread around the peak evenly. Everyone got their share of good waves and the opportunity to practice take-off and turning. Going along the unbroken face of the wave is one of the best feelings one can have. Once experienced, you definitely will want more and more.

There was no reason to sleep in today as Uluwatu was on fire this morning! Perfectly breaking, long, head-high left-handers were peeling over the reef at this world-famous surf spot.

Our early bird group got lucky and scored some amazing rides before the crowd came. Getting a good wave at the beginning of the surf session sets up your mood for the rest of the day. Especially at Uluwatu where catching waves can be difficult, getting one perfect wave is often enough to make you smile all day long.

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.