Uluwatu Surf Report and Spot Info

Our predicted bump in swell did not materialize in a significant way this morning. The small southwest swell was trailed by a wind from a similar direction, and was mixed in with a dropping tide. These conditions limited our options. Uluwatu was looking like our best bet as the faces of the waves remained clean despite the onshore texture. Uluwatu is nearly always good for a head-high wave, and today was no exception. The wave height was mostly shoulder high with larger, head-high sets coming through.

Over the last few days, the afternoons have had better conditions than the morning, and we expect this afternoon to be similar. Over the last several afteroons, the wind has been lighter and the tide higher, which is preferable for many spots around the Bukit. Tomorrow, the swill is predicted to increase to 5 Ft. at 14 seconds!

The swell picked up just enough overnight to serve up shoulder high sets amongst windless, glassy conditions. Our surfers found left-breaking waves peeling down the reef with smooth faces. The waves offered plenty of opportunities to turn your board up towards the lip of the wave, and put all of your strength and skill into a top turn.

Today, the swell increased in size and period to 3 ft. at 13 seconds, which is just enough swell for many breaks all around Bali to begin working. Uluwatu is one of the most consistent waves in the world. The peaks at Uluwatu always pick up and amplify the swell on the small days like today. All that is needed is a little west in the swell direction, and you will have fun, rip-able waves. Additionally, the small days are often accompanied by sunshine, which always improves the surfing experience.

We sent our surfers out to Uluwatu this morning where they found fun, clean, head-high waves with less of a crowd! The wind was still alseep this morning which kept the surface of the ocean smooth for the duration of the session. The set waves remained in the head-high range despite the fading swell. The low tide is creeping progressively later into each morning, which means the best and least crowded waves are found early.

Uluwatu almost always has a head-high wave. The break is directly exposed to swell that originates in the Southern Ocean between South Africa and West Australia. This is one of the most active swell-producing regions in the world. These swells organize into clean lines over the course of their thousands-of-miles long journey to our doorstep. Here, the swell meets Bali’s perfectly shaped reefs for our surfing enjoyment.

Our intermediate surfers headed back out to Uluwatu this morning where they found fun, left-breaking waves running down the reef! The waves remained in the head-high range with a slight texture to the water. Despite the light wind, our surfers managed to get several waves where they had the opportunity to link up several turns. We are currently working with a morning low tide which means we have to wait for enough water to cover the reef before we can safely paddle out into the waves. Hanging out at the camp in the morning or sleeping in is easy to do here at Padang Padang Surf Camp, so our surfers do not mind the wait!

Uluwatu is one of the most consistent waves in the world as the Indian Ocean produces swell year-round. Additionally, one of the benefits of surfing the Uluwatu area is that you can often find clean conditions all day, as opposed to many spots in western countries where the wind turns onshore before noon. In the Bukit, when the wind does turn around, you can head to Nusa Dua, where the wind will be offshore.

Our intermediate surfers headed to Uluwatu this morning where they found fun waist-to-shoulder high waves! The swell has dropped in size overnight but the light offshore wind kept the surface of the ocean smooth. This morning’s swell has come from more of a southerly direction than over the previous few days, which changes the characteristics of the waves on the Bukit Peninsula. The low tide was at 7:03 this morning, so our surfers had time to hang out at the camp and have some breakfast.

Days like today are good for gaining experience at more challenging waves. Uluwatu is a very accessible wave for developing surfers on smaller days as the current is not as strong, and you can see the larger sets from far away. The cave which you paddle out from has a long history in the world of surfing having been featured in many legendary surfing films. Every surfer should experience the paddle out through the cave if they have the opportunity.

Our intermediate surfers headed to Uluwatu this morning where they surfed fun waves on a swell that had dropped in size. There was less wind than the previous few days and the sun has come back. The conditions were optimal for our surfers to gain experience at the world-renowned Uluwatu. Our surfers were greeted with calm and glassy left-breaking lines that provided ample opportunities to link several top and bottom turns together on one wave.

Uluwatu can be an intimidating place. Days like today help a surfer gain the confidence to paddle out when the swell strengthens in size and period. Having professional guidance when surfing a break like Uluwatu is very helpful as there are many potential hazards that a surfer needs to be informed of. There is often a strong current on a larger swell and a higher tide that can make coming in from the surf a challenge if you are not briefed on how to do so in advance. We have several guides that are Uluwatu locals who have the authority in the lineup to make sure you get your share of waves when you surf with us.

We sent our intermediate and advanced surfers to the world-famous Uluwatu this morning. As you can see from the photos, our surfers found some nice, shredable walls with almost no wind! Some of our surfers found waves running all the way to the end of the reef. Days like these, with crystal clear water and waves, are always “better than it looks,” despite the swell tailing off.

When you have a smaller forecast, Uluwatu is always a great option as it is the most exposed break on the western coast of Bukit. The swell hits Uluwatu directly, which gives greater size and power to the wave. The surf camp’s favourite section of the wave is the racetrack. This section starts directly in front of the paddle out of the cave, and can run all the way to the big rock at the end of the reef.

It was a beautiful morning today with sunny weather and glassy surf conditions. Uluwatu was great for our intermediate and advanced groups due to the mellow breaking waves and head-high size. A perfect start to the day with great waves and good moods!

Not always is Uluwatu only for the pros. On days like today, when the waves are not that huge, it offers amazing rides for improving surfers. Long, clean walls are inviting for practicing turns and generating speed, while some of the inside sections can be great for floaters and more advanced maneuvers. When going on the right tide and swell, there are waves for everyone out there who want to start surfing more challenging waves.