Balangan Surf Report and Spot Info

Our Beginner group headed to Balangan today where they got the last few waves of a fading swell. The forecast read 4 ft. at 11 seconds bringing in shoulder-high set waves that ran down the reef. The wind blew lightly onshore from the southwest however the faces of the waves remained clean. Our group headed out after the 8:00 A.M. morning low tide of .79 meters.

The swell is predicted to continue to fade in size with a new, moderate-sized swell landing on Monday the 19th. The new swell is forecasted to send excellent surf throughout the duration of the Christmas Holiday! The wind is expected to continue to blow from a southerly direction over the next few days, leaving the Uluwatu area onshore. When the new swell arrives on Monday, the wind is expected to shift offshore for our side of the island.

Our intermediate surfers headed to Balangan this morning where they found shoulder-high to head-high lefts breaking down the Reef. The swell has dropped in size coming in at 4.5 ft. at 12 seconds, and has shifted to a more southerly direction. The breeze was blowing lightly cross-shore, but the faces of the waves remained clean and the sea state smooth. The set waves offered long, clean rides where the surfers could practice developing their turns and maintaining speed down the line.

The wave at Balangan seems to have something for everyone on the right day. On a small day, the wave rolls in at a perfect pace for beginners. On a medium sized day, the steeper, longer walls give surfers the ability to run down the line and do turns on open sections. And on a good swell, the wave throws powerful barrels down the reef.

Our beginner surfers headed to Balangan this morning where they surfed shoulder-high set waves which rolled easily down the beautiful reef. The swell has fallen off in size overnight, with the forecast reading 4.5 ft. at 11 seconds. Our group took their priority at the top of the reef to take the best set waves as they came in. The wind was light in the beginning of the session, and picked up slightly as the session progressed. Despite the wind, the faces of the waves remained clean.

Balangan is an excellent beginner wave on a small swell. The reef picks up more swell than the protected wave at Padang Padang. Additionally, the long stretch of reef separates the crowd as there are several take off zones spread over several hundred meters. Additionally, our surf guides always hold priority in the lineup over other camps, instructors, and individual surfers.

It has been a beautiful, dreamy morning on our side of the Bukit Peninsula! A smooth sea state, a light offshore wind, and head-high surf! The swell hung around for another day, and our surfers scored excellent waves. Our beginner group headed to Balangan this morning while the advanced group went to Uluwatu. The wave faces remained glassy, and the wind remained light and variable for the duration of the session. Due to the southerly direction of the swell, the waves at Uluwatu were a step up in size compared to Balangan. Our surfers scored long left-breaking waves running down the reef at both locations!

The forecast is looking pretty good for the upcoming week! The swell is predicted to increase in size while the period is predicted to remain in the moderate range. Additionally, the wind is expected to hold offshore all week.

Wonderful conditions this morning out at Balangan! With light winds, a calm sea state, and a fun swell, our guests were getting plenty of excellent waves! As you can see, there were many opportunities to generate speed and hit the lip or complete a carve on the open face.

Balangan is a very consistent wave which picks up swell from all directions. While it is possible to get the ride of your life here, most waves break too fast for beginner surfers. The wave is best on bigger days but suitable for intermediate surfers on medium days and novices when small enough. The beach on Balangan is particularily beautiful as well. Additionally, Balangan has seen less development than other areas with many warungs still on the beach. Many of these classic Balinese beach warungs have been removed to make way for bigger developments in many parts of the island that attract tourists.

We had a great session at Balangan this morning. The wind was calm and the conditions were pretty clean. The hip-high waves were perfect for our intermediate surfers to practice take-off and button turns. The lack of other people in the line-up was the cherry on top.

Surfing in Bali in the rainy season has its advantages, also on the west side of the island. Often, when it rains, the wind stops and we have glassy surf conditions. This can happen randomly during the day and when you time it right you can have a fun session without having to share the waves with many others. You will be surprised how many good sessions you can get during this time of the year.

Balangan was super fun this morning! Shoulder-high waves were breaking consistently on this beautiful beach. Even though the sun was hesitant to come out, everyone enjoyed the session because of the great waves and company in the water.

There is nothing better than having an amazing surf with your friends. It is so much fun that you would want to do it all day long. It is also very motivating to see your friend catching a good wave and having the ride of their life. It can become a topic for the rest of the day or even the rest of your holiday. It feels so good to surf and have fun together that this is an experience you will never forget.

Balangan is one of our favorite surf spots in Bali. Not for no reason, the beach is amazing and the waves are just perfect for our intermediate and advanced groups. Today, the swell was a little smaller than yesterday, but the waves were still great and with just a few other surfers in the water, we were able to catch many waves.

To make the most out of your surfing holiday and to improve your skills as fast as possible, having consistent surf conditions every day is a key aspect. The waves don’t have to be double overhead to have fun and progress. A perfectly breaking, hip-high wave often is better than a fast-breaking hollow freight train. Smaller waves, like these, give you more opportunities to do turns and to work on your technique. That is what will bring your surfing skills to the next level.