Uluwatu Surf Report and Spot Info

Another exhilarating day of surfing awaited us at the world’s premier surfing destination. Our advanced group set off for Uluwatu early, while our intermediate group enjoyed the pristine peaks at Balangan, and our beginners rode the protected waves of Padang Padang.

At Uluwatu, the surfers wasted no time, paddling out at first light to beat the rapidly rising tide. They were greeted with flawless sheet glass conditions and elongated lines across the multiple peaks that make up Uluwatu. A gentle offshore breeze from the east added to the perfection, maintaining impeccable conditions. Although the swell continued to decrease in size for another day, the surfers enjoyed head-high set waves with the occasional standout set. Overall, it was a memorable day filled with incredible surf.

Our advanced group headed to Uluwatu this morning to challenge themselves at Bali’s most famous wave. The swell has increased in size since yesterday, and the waves came in at overhead high with the occasional larger set coming in. The wind blew lightly offshore, and the rides were long. The surfers enjoyed testing themselves on the steep drops, which required paddling hard down the face of the wave to avoid being thrown with the lip.

What many people don’t know about Uluwatu is that the wave can give you the ride of your life on any given day! Perfect sets can arrive unexpectedly, and some waves can run for more than 300 meters down the reef, with many barrel and turn sections. Take advantage of the opportunity to experience the thrill of Uluwatu.

Our intermediate surfers seized on the opportunity afforded to them with the dropping swell to paddle out through the iconic cave at Uluwatu this morning. The swell has backed off in size to 4 ft. at 13 seconds from 210 degrees, which is just enough for our intermediate surfers to surf the wave safely and enjoyably. The waves were in the shoulder-high range on most sets, with the occasional overhead and larger set wave coming through. The water was crystal clear, the wind blew ever so lightly offshore, and the waves were everything our surfers hoped for. The surfers worked on developing drive from their bottom turns, an essential skillset every surfer must master.

The forecast shows the swell continuing to drop for one more day, with small to moderate-sized swells present through the next week or so. Let’s go!

Wonderful surfing conditions at the world’s most consistently excellent wave this morning! Crystal clear water, a light offshore breeze, and plenty of overhead sets with the occasional larger wave. The lines broke beautifully down the reef, providing dreamy open faces and the occasional barrel sections for skilled surfers. Our intermediate group enjoyed the taste of perfection, and many had some of the best waves of their lives. The forecast read 3.5 ft. at 12 seconds, which is enough for fun waves.

There is no better place in the world to be during the month of May than Uluwatu. The waves are world-class daily, the weather is serene, and the island is as magical as it ever has been. Under the careful guidance of our knowledgeable instructors, we can guide you into waves just like these.

Wonderful conditions this morning in the world’s best surfing holiday destination! Our advanced group paddled out through the famous cave at Uluwatu just as the water rose enough over the reef to paddle out to the line-up. The surfers enjoyed beautiful April early-morning conditions with a very light offshore breeze and glassy wave faces. The last of the large pulse of swell has faded away, and a new fun-sized swell has begun to fill in, with the forecast showing 3 ft. at 16 seconds from 224 degrees. The waves were in the head-high range with occasional larger sets from the new swell. The surfers worked on sharpening their top turns and cutbacks in the smooth conditions.

The new long-period swell will be filling in today. It is predicted that it will begin to show its size this afternoon while peaking tomorrow. See you out there!

Fun conditions this morning in the Uluwatu area! The ocean was smooth and the west wind on the forecast only began to arrive toward the end of the session. Our intermediate group paddled out through the famous cave at Uluwatu, where they enjoyed fun left-breaking waves running down the perfectly shaped reef. The waves were head-high on the sets, with the occasional larger wave coming in, and the forecast showed 3 ft. at 13 seconds, coming from 209 degrees. The surfers worked on building their confidence when surfing a steeper reef break, and reducing the time it takes for them to gain control of the surfboard after they pop up.

The surf forecast shows a persistent west wind blowing until the 18th, however long-range forecast in this latitude are not accurate enough to be relied on. See you out there!

The forecasted west wind backed off this morning so our intermediate and advanced surfers scored fun, rip-able, shoulder-season Uluwatu walls! The session started off with a textured sea state but cleaned up very nicely as the wind shifted to offshore from the east. Given the forecast, many surfers headed for Nusa Dua, leaving the line-up emptier than normal. The swell has dropped in size since yesterday to 3 ft. at 15 seconds from 231 degrees, and the waves were breaking about shoulder-high on the sets with the occasional overhead set of 4 or 5 excellent waves.

We have an unusual neap tide today, where the low tide stays higher than normal, and the high tide stays lower than normal. The setup for today is perfect for surfing in Bali, as the tide will remain within the optimal range for the entire day.

Our excellent run of surf has continued for another day! Given the ideal set of conditions, the advanced and intermediate surfers headed to the long-running lefts of Uluwatu while the beginners paddled out at Padang Padang. At Uluwatu, the swell has picked up noticeably in size since yesterday, serving up head-high + set waves for the advanced surfers. The wind blew lightly offshore, which is the ideal wind for Uluwatu as it holds the waves open while not hindering the flow of the surfboard with wind resistance. The forecast shows a swell reading of 3.5 ft. at 10 seconds from 201 degrees, which is a good size for all to have a go this iconic wave.

The long-range forecast is looking very good. The wind will be either offshore or calm, and the swell will remain in the moderate range through the end of March. Ayok!