Padang Padang Surf Report and Spot Info

Starting surfing again after a few months of being landlocked can be tricky at first. Same as cycling, surfing is something you never forget after you have done it. Sure, it will take a while to get back in form again, but after a couple of days, you should be right back where you left off. The wave at “Baby-Padang” is perfect to do this.

Of course, progress is the goal for everyone going on a longer surfing trip. With professional help and guidance, this will come faster than you might think. Trying new waves and seeing different surf spots is great, but if you really want to improve the basics, then surfing the same spots can be very beneficial. The more you get to know the wave, the more you will catch and the more progress you will make.

If you want to start surfing from the very beginning or if you like to do the next step in your surfing career, it is almost a no-brainer to visit Bali. Consistency and quality of the waves are very important aspects if you want to progress faster.

Indonesia and especially the area around Uluwatu and Padang-Padang are well known for their perfect waves year-round. Beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers will get their share of good waves on a daily basis. This is key to a successful start of your surfing career or getting to the next level. Consistency means more opportunity to practice, more practice means more improvement.

Surfing great waves with a bunch of friends in the morning is definitely one of the best things you can do to wake up and start the day. The fresh off-shore breeze and warm water will get you going in no time. Once you see the first set rolling in, you are on high alert and ready to go.

The conditions were a little more challenging today than usual. The solid swell and constant current made it difficult to stay in position. Although, with a little more paddling power, catching the waves was not a problem at all. Due to the rainy weather, the crowd was light and gave us the opportunity to catch as many waves as we wanted. Breakfast was well deserved after a great morning session!

When a big swell arrives, Padang-Padang shows its true face. This is what made this wave so famous – heavy barrels! On a lower tide, a must-go-to spot for professional and expert surfers only. It is also a great spot to watch if everywhere else should be too big for you to surf.

The perfectly breaking, hollow left-hander attracts many surfers from all over the world. Everyone in the line-up is on the hunt for one of these tubes. Getting one can be a difficult task, but once you do, you will never forget! It is a wave that demands respect and commitment. Pulling out from one of these waves when you paddle for it, is not an option. “Go big or go home” is the mindset you need to surf this wave.

The waves were great this morning at Uluwatu! Glassy, super clean conditions, and a light crowd. made it very enjoyable in the early hours. Surfing this spot is always a challenge. Not only to read the waves properly but also to navigate the line-up. You need to put some time and effort in to really get to know the many peaks Uluwatu has.

A professional guide can help you with that. Positioning is key and knowing which wave will break best can be hard at first. This is all part of the learning experience, with enough time and the right guidance though, this is no problem at all. Once you figure out the wave, you really get the most out of your surf sessions. Even though it can get very busy, one or two great waves at Uluwatu can make your day!

It was a fun morning today! The waves were great and it wasn’t busy at all in the line-up. A good opportunity to make your first surfing experience. The size of the swell was perfect to start catching green waves. Long, clean rides put a smile on everyone’s face.

At the end of this week, we are expecting another big swell to arrive. Exciting news for all the advanced surfers out there. For our beginner and intermediate surfers, we will be looking at other, more sheltered surf spots like Toro-Toro and Jimbaran. Until then, Padang-Padang is the best place to start and get a feeling of what surfing is all about. The journey is just about to begin!

It was a usual morning today. The onshore wind made the surf conditions tricky but still very fun at Padang-Padang Beach. As we all know, and this is also what makes surfing so interesting, is that the waves are never the same. Every day is a bit different and learning to adapt to different conditions is part of the experience.

Most people surf when the waves are great, no wonder, but surfing when the waves are not perfect can be very beneficial. There were fewer people out in the line-up, so it was easy to catch many waves. The more waves you catch, the more you progress and develop your surfing skills. Once you get used to surfing in choppy, onshore conditions, surfing when the waves are perfect again, will be much easier and even more fun.

Great waves this morning at Padang-Padang, our home spot! Shoulder-high and super fun to ride, the left and right breaking peaks made everyone happy. Offshore wind conditions shaped the waves perfect for those who woke up early.

The swell forecast predicts medium-sized waves throughout the week. These are great conditions for our beginner and intermediate surfers. Three to five feet is big enough to surf most of the spots in the Bukit and to explore some of those which are normally too challenging, like Uluwatu or Bingin. The best waves are not always the biggest, but the ones with the best shape. Keep this in mind and you will find plenty of rippable waves for all surf levels.