Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

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.

The western wind and rain early this morning gave us a good reason to start our session later today. When the sun came out and the weather calmed down again, it was time to go to the south side of the Bukit. Nyang-Nyang did not disappoint and even though we were unusually late, the conditions were still great.

The right-hander was particularly good, steep walls invited many of the experienced surfers to do quick snaps and tight turns. Some were lucky enough to find a small barrel at the inside section of the wave. This is just a great surf spot for practicing your small wave skills. A quick paddle out and the consistency of incoming sets make it easy to catch a lot of waves.

The swell got smaller today and we decided to visit Uluwatu. The mid-tide in the morning was perfect for the smaller waves and long, clean left-handers were peeling over the reef. It takes a while to get used to the current and to find your landmark when you surf there for the first time. With the right guidance, you can be sure that you will be waiting in the right spot even though you are not yet familiar with the surf break.

Choosing the right peak and having a landmark is crucial for surfing in Uluwatu. There are multiple peaks on days with smaller waves and the current can take you out of position very quickly. A professional surf guide will help you to understand the mechanics of the break and how to choose the right spot in the line-up. Once you surfed the first wave in Uluwatu, it is safe to say that you surfed one of the best surf spots on the planet.

Going to Nusa Dua was the right choice today. The west side of the Bukit was not ideal due to the strong wind from the west. This meant perfect offshore conditions on the east coast! Long and cleanly breaking left-handers were coming consistently and the many sets made it easy for everyone to catch waves.

From surfing down the line on head-high waves to pulling in the occasional barrel, there were opportunities for the advanced surfer but also the intermediate surfers. If the bigger sets were a bit too much, you could easily sit on the shoulder and wait for smaller waves to come through. This makes the spot very attractive to a wide variety of surfers. Choose a suitable peak for your level, wait for the right wave and you will be rewarded.

What a beautiful sunny day with excellent surf conditions on the east side of the Bukit. Shoulder to head high waves were breaking perfectly to the left. The water was so clear that you could look right through the waves, and watch the colorful fish swimming underneath your surfboard.

Days like this are magical and it is what people get addicted to. Great waves, amazing nature, and friendly company! Surfing uncrowded waves is a dream, and there is nothing better than seeing your friends cheer for you when you catch the wave of the day. Surf trips like this are a wonderful experience and memories will last a lifetime.

There is a reason why this spot is called Dreamland. Its white sand and blue, crystal clear water is one reason, the other is the fun waves breaking not far from the shore. A surfers paradise for everyone who doesn’t like to paddle out too far but still wants to get quality waves. Especially for intermediate surfers, this break ticks all the boxes.

With its three different peaks, there is enough wave choice for all levels. Intermediate surfers will favor the smaller days on a lower tide, while advanced surfers want to come here when the waves are bigger. Eastern winds are best and the offshore conditions will shape the main peak into a perfect A-Frame. A great wave to step up and improve your surfing skills.

Today was a good day to test our student’s capabilities and see how much of the things they learned are still remembered. Since the swell was picking up today, more surfers were drawn to Padang Padang and everyone wanted to get a piece of the pie. Knowing how to handle your surfboard in the line-up and how to navigate through it, is an important part!

Having a landmark on the beach is key to staying in the right position to catch the best waves. Even though it can be difficult to catch waves with this many people out, with the guidance of our professional surf guides, it won’t be a problem! Great waves like today are always exciting and fun. Especially when they are breaking perfectly in crystal clear water.