Padang Padang Surf Report and Spot Info

We have been afforded another day of a light west wind here on the west side of the Bukit which allowed our beginner surfers to ride the fun waves at Baby Padang. The swell is coming in at 5.5 ft. at 12 seconds from 204 degrees, and the wind is predicted to remain light and from the west, in the 6 to 8 mph all day. At Baby Padang, our beginner surfers enjoyed chest-high peaks with clean faces despite the light onshore breeze. The crowd was lighter than normal as many surfers would have headed straight for Nusa Dua.

A notable characteristic of the wet season is that the wind is light and variable. When the wind stays light, more spots around the Bukit remain surf-able, especially the southern tip of the island, which is often the first place to be blown out by the wind.

Another fun day of wet season surfing here at the camp! The onshore breeze held off just long enough for a fun session at Baby Padang! The swell is coming in at 4.5 feet at 11 seconds from 210 degrees, which brought plenty of shoulder-high set waves breaking left and right across the reef. There was some texture left in the lineup by the wind from the west, which blew overnight, but the faces of the waves remained clean and our surfers had a great time!

One of the benefits of staying at our camp is that we can catch the unexpected clean days in the Uluwatu area when they come. The weather and swell forecasts are often inaccurate here, and since we are based in Padang Padang, we can jump on the good conditions when they suddenly appear. Happy New Year everyone!

The last day of the year started off wonderfully as the rainclouds cleared, the sun returned, and the west wind eased. Our beginner surfers took advantage of the break in the weather and enjoyed a less-crowded session at Baby Padang. The forecast reads 5 ft. at 12 seconds, however the southerly direction of the swell kept the protected waves at Padang Padang in the shoulder to head-high range. The wind blew lightly on-shore, and there was some texture to the waves, but everyone enjoyed excellent rides and came home with big smiles on their faces.

As we close out 2022, we sincerley thank everyone who has stayed with us or surfed with us this year. It has been an amazing year! The island of Bali, and it’s wonderful people, are in a much better place now than this time last year. Happy New Year’s Eve!

The onshore-west wind picked up quickly this morning despite the clean conditions at first light, and the forecast predicting that the wind would remain offshore through the early morning session. Our beginners were still out there bright and early to test their skills in the challenging conditions. The larger swell, coming in at 5ft. at 14 seconds, produced head-high set waves with workable wave faces despite the unfavorable wind.

As a developing surfer, it is beneficial to surf in all conditions. The choppier sea state often means you must pop up quickly to avoid nose-diving. Once this is learned, you can apply the new skillset to days with clean conditions. When you are able to get to your feet at the top of the wave, you can benefit from the control gained from being in the functional stance while sliding down the wave face.

The swell has continued to pick up overnight, and all of Bali is seeing excellent surfing conditions! The forecast reads 6 ft. at 14 seconds, which is a great size to test your courage and skill without the waves being dangerous. Our beginner group headed to Padang Padang while our advanced group headed to airport rights. Our advanced group reported that they scored world-class right-handers! Days like today are why surfers travel half-way around the world to come to Bali.

Our Beginners had an excellent morning of surfing at the protected peaks of Padang Padang. The wind blew offshore, which holds up the faces of the waves for longer. The offshore breeze also keeps the sea state clean and the lines long. Our surfers utilized their practice from yesterday to paddled into the larger waves while developing the skills to glide down the line.

Our beginner surfers enjoyed an exhilarating morning of excellent waves at Baby Padang! The new swell has arrived and the conditions were outstanding all around the Bukit. Our fortunate surfers challenged themselves on head-high, but still beginner-friendly, left and right-breaking waves. The surfers must quickly adapt to the increase in size as they gain more speed on the larger waves. Once the surfers have adjusted to the larger size of the wave, they can begin to enjoy the increased freedom of having a bigger wall to surf along. Our instructors will help you catch the wave of your life by putting you in the correct spot while motivating you to give it your 100%.

The swell has been upgraded to 6 feet at 14 seconds coming from 214 degrees. With favorable wind and tides, the surf conditions through Wednesday will be very good. Happy surfing!

Back to the camp favorite of Baby Padang this morning! Our crew was up bright and early to ensure they all got plenty of waves. The swell continued to drop in size to 3ft. at 12 seconds. The wind was blowing lightly onshore, however the wave faces remained clean and the lines were long. The waist to shoulder-high waves from the small swell gave our surfers the time and space to understand how their movements and weight distribution affects the surfboard moving through the water.

Days like today are considered off days here in Bali. As you can see from the photos, the waves were excellent for beginners. Bali is the world’s best surfing destination for all levels of surfers. Days like today are an example of why Bali is just as good for beginners as it is for advanced surfers.

Our beginner group headed back to Baby Padang this morning where they found beginner-friendly rolling waves breaking along the reef. The swell has dropped to 3.5 ft. at 10 seconds, and the the light-onshore breeze remained. The faces of the waves remained clean and our surfers got many fun rides. The rain was falling for most of the session, which helped to smooth the surface of the ocean.

We are currently seeing neap tides as the moon is in its last quarter phase the lunar cycle. With a neap tide, which occurs when the moon appears half-full, the high tides are lower, and the low tides are higher. This is good for surfing in Bali as many spots are best within a moderate tidal range. This means that more breaks will be within their optimal tidal range for more time during the day. Happy surfing!