Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Today we cruised down to cruisy Balangan. Perfect picture postcard, long white sand beach, with waves to match. It’s a very long reef with a few sections to spread out the crowds. On bigger days it’s possible to get a ride all the way from the point to way past the warungs. Today was a day for Intermediates and longboarders with cruisy waves. Balangan does not have a strong current and is always smaller that Uluwatu, but never ever flat.

Balangan is one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali. But not only the beach, but also the waves attract many people from all over the world. The water is crystal clear and the waves can be some of the longest you have ever ridden in your life. A goofy footer’s dream!

The paddle out can be a little tricky but with professional guidance, you can be sure to make it out safe. On the wave, the challenge is to generate speed to make it to the open face of the wave. Once there you can enjoy the ride and if you’re lucky, the wave will keep going much longer than expected. Balangan is great to hang around for the day. Surf, relax with an ice-cold coconut on the beach, and surf again.

Getting the fundamental surf techniques right is crucial if you want to surf as best as possible. Often, the basics, like bottom and top turn are overlooked and not taken seriously enough. Getting barreled and doing airs is a goal many surfers have, but first, you should be focusing on the basics.

A good quality bottom turn will set you up for the whole wave and therefore it is important to get it right. Even though this wave might look too “easy” or not “thrilling” enough to some surfers, it is perfect to practice exactly that. Baby Padang gives plenty of opportunities to do bottom, top turns and cutbacks. Master the basics and your surfing skills will be on another level more quickly than you think.

A new swell arrived this morning and gave us plenty of opportunities to catch waves today. Impossibles is one of the longest left-handers in Bali when everything comes together. The right tide, swell, and wind direction is necessary for the many sections to connect and for the wave to peel perfectly over the reef.

On a smaller swell, it can be tricky to make it around the next section, but it is a great training ground to practice generating speed. This is a crucial skill and it is important to master if you want to get your surfing level to the next level. It will help you not only to get around breaking sections but also to surf the waves longer and therefore have more fun.

What a great morning surf this was to start off the holiday! Shoulder-high left- and right-handers were breaking at an uncrowded spot in the south of the Bukit. Green Bowl is the place to go when the waves are small. The left works perfectly on a lower tide, while you can surf the right when the tide comes up.

The scenery is amazing and seeing Manta Rays jumping out of the water is not unusual. White sand and clear blue water make this place one of our favorite surf breaks. After the first session, you can have an ice-cold coconut on the beach and explore one of the caves down there. The way back up is a bit challenging after a long session, but totally worth it, and a good exercise!

The rainy season is coming to an end slowly and we have already gotten a glimpse of what is about to come in the following weeks. Light offshore winds in the south of the Bukit were perfect for the mid-sized swell today. The right-hander was firing, shoulder-high to overhead sets were the norm, and every wave was shaped perfectly.

The crystal clear, blue water made this morning even better. This is what a typical day in Bali looks like. Perfect waves and sunny weather, followed by an ice-cold coconut and a delicious breakfast on the beach after the first surf session. Keep hanging out on the beach or exploring the beautiful area, there are many ways to spend the rest of the day before going for a sunset surf.

The waves were great this morning at our home spot Padang-Padang! Glassy conditions and perfectly shaped right-handers made everyone happy. It is no wonder why most people surf in the morning. The feeling you have when you surf on the smooth face of the wave is indescribable. You could compare it to snowboarding in powder, but more fun and exciting.

It is also the perfect surf spot to start learning how to surf and to improve your surfing level. From first-timers to advanced surfers, depending on the swell size, there are waves for everyone. It is important to know though, that the “real” Padang-Padang only comes to life when the waves are firing. On big swells and low tide, you can see the famous Balinese “pipeline” breaking behind the rock.

Every surf session is different and every time you can experience something new. A new surf spot, a new wave, different scenery, all these things, and much more. It is important though to choose the surf spot depending on your skill level and the current wave conditions. If chosen carefully, you will have a much better and safer surfing experience.

Our professional surf instructors know all the spots in Bali very well and can teach you how to choose the right spot for your surfing level. It is not necessary to surf the biggest and most popular waves when you have many more options with fewer people in the water. The more waves you catch, the more you progress. With practice and determination, no surf spot is out of reach.