Padang Padang Surf Report and Spot Info

This is what a perfect start to your well-deserved holiday could look like! Blue, crystal clear water, sunny weather, and happy faces everywhere. Surf in the morning, have a coconut on the beach, and enjoy the scenery while taking a break. The waves are great all day and you will want to surf again later.

Not only is this surf spot like a playground, but it also is one of the best training grounds to practice pop-ups and your first turns. This wave gives plenty of time to think about the next maneuver and surfing here will elevate your skills to the next level. The forecast is looking good for the upcoming days and with the bigger swell arriving tomorrow, we are going to check out some of the other great surf spots Bali has to offer.

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.

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.

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.

Transitioning from a soft- to hard board is a big step in your early surfing career. It is very important to make the right board choice. Otherwise, it can be difficult to progress if the equipment is not suitable for your surfing skills. Professional advice from our surf guides will help you find the right size and volume for your next surfboard.

Trying a new board is always exciting. It feels different and much more precise when doing turns on the wave. Once switched to a hard board, you don’t want to go back. From here on it is only going forward and you will progress further every time you go out and catch waves. This is when the fun really begins!

Having the right surf conditions, equipment and guidance is key to a successful start of your surfing career. There is no doubt that this wave is one of the best in the world to learn how to surf. The gently breaking peaks are perfect for catching the first green, or unbroken waves.

Bali is well known for its consistency and great surfing conditions year-round. If you want to get the most out of your holiday and improve as much as possible, then Padang Padang is the place to go. Surf as much as you can and enjoy the beautiful nature around this beach. This wave is putting a smile on every surfer’s face!

In Bali, we are blessed with perfect surf conditions year-round. If you know where to go, you can surf clean waves almost every day. This does not mean that surfing in choppy conditions can’t be fun too! The westerly wind today made the waves a little rough and more difficult to read as usual. If you don’t mind an increase in difficulty, you will be amazed at how many waves you catch despite the windy conditions.

Less perfect conditions mean fewer crowds and therefore more opportunities to catch waves and improve your surfing skills. Navigating the surfboard in choppy water strengthens your core muscles and improves your balance on the board. Once you get used to surfing in those waves, next time when it’s clean and perfect again, your surfing skills will be on the next level.

The swell was picking up today and this draws surfers from all over Bali down to Uluwatu and Padang Padang for the weekend. On a sunny Sunday morning with very light wind, it is highly recommended to spend time in the ocean catching waves. Surfing is not only fun but can also help you relax and clear your head. There isn’t much else to think about when you are standing on the surfboard, riding along the waves.

When you start your surfing career, being out in the water with other surfers can be intimidating. It is important to know how to handle the surfboard correctly and what to do in certain situations. A great instructor will help you find the confidence you need to navigate your way through the line-up, and to be able to catch the waves you want.