Bali Surf Guiding Reports

Dreamy surf conditions at Balangan this morning! Mornings like these are what draw people to this magical island. The swell has dropped in size and intensity over the previous few days, which saw a very long period swell. The swell period has returned to a more normal reading for this time of year, which is helpful for our intermediate surfers. The overhead left-breaking waves were particularly clean this morning, which is expected as we approach the end of the dry season. The surfers marvelled at how much fun the session was, with everyone getting their share of waves.

The surfers worked on getting drive from their bottom turns, which is done by applying pressure to the rail of the surfboard while maintaining balance with an arm over each rail.

Pumping surf this morning at Dreamland! Our intermediate surfers enjoyed excellent surfing conditions! Plus-sized walls, long lines, and offshore wind! This is the perfect wave and the perfect size to step up your game in bigger conditions. The wave is not so challenging or intimidating when overhead. This affords an intermediate surfer the time and space to develop their bottom turns and improve their top turns. Additionally, the A-frame offers left and right-breaking waves, so a surfer can have their pick at what they would like to work on. Developing surfers can build upon the confidence they gain in mornings like these.

Our morning high tides are finally returning! From tomorrow, more breaks will be accessible for first-light surfing. The trend of morning high tides will hold through the end of the month.

Flawless conditions at Dreamland this morning! A predawn rain shower flattened the surface of the ocean, leaving us with glassy waves and no wind at first light! The swell has picked up in size and consistency with waves in the overhead range. This morning was a great morning for intermediate surfers to improve their confidence in overhead surf. When overhead, the waves at Dreamland are not as intimidating as waves at more the more powerful breaks such as Uluwatu and Balangan. Both the left and the right of the A-Frame were offering fun walls. The right breaks at a slower speed than the left, but long rides could be had going both ways.

we have plenty of swell incoming for the remainder of the month! The dry season is ending with a bang!

We had a beautiful morning at the surf camp’s favourite wave! The clouds parted just in time for the beginner surf lesson. The swell has backed off in size considerably, with up to head-high set waves coming in. The wind was perfectly offshore, which is the coveted condition that all surfers are after. The water was warm and tropical, everyone had smiles on their faces, and all had a great time.

The beginner surfers worked on getting their body into the correct position on the surfboard. It is essential that you have: your feet centered over the center line of the surfboard, your arms over each side of the surfboard with your elbows bent, your knees bent with the back knee tucked in, your hips loose and low, and your chest pointing forward.

Excellent surf at Dreamland this morning! The tide was perfect for early morning waves! The swell has dropped significantly in size since yesterday; however, the waves were still up to double overhead on the largest of sets, with most sets in the overhead range. The offshore Tradewind picked up early this morning, which held the left and right walls up nicely. Our intermediate surfers chose to surf the A-frame, where they all had many fun rides. The rights were working particularly good this morning, as the lefts were running a bit fast.

Dreamland is a great place to surf when the swell picks up on a low tide. the wave is not so heavy outside of the impact zone at the A-frame, even on bigger days. See you out there.

Huge waves and beautiful conditions at Uluwatu! Today was a big wave surfers’ dream with long lines, offshore wind, and bright, sunny weather. Wave heights at Outside Corner were reaching several times overhead. There were also some bombs at the peak. The waves broke beautifully down the reef with mechanical perfection. Many surfers scored what could have been the ride of their lives with rides going past the big rock towards Ulu Cliffhouse.

Uluwatu is a magical wave that is perfect from 2 ft. to as big as it gets. Just a few short days ago, this wave was nearly flat. Today, the waves are much bigger than 2 ft., but the lines are just as perfect. There are few places in the world where the same can be said.

Fun waves at Balangan this morning: Lined-up walls, a touch of offshore breeze, and clear water! Wave heights have dropped since yesterday, but there was plenty of shoulder to head-high waves rolling in. The lines walled up nicely along the reef, and provided plenty of space for the surfers to ride down the line.

It is a great time of year to be in Uluwatu for early morning surfing. The air and water temperatures are beginning to creep upwards, and the Tradewind is beginning to pick up in strength later in the session. With less wind in the morning, more spots around the island are available for surfing. In late September and October, you can expect the swells to be smaller than in June, July, and August.

Small wave fun at Uluwatu this morning! There was much less swell in the water than yesterday, which is perfect for intermediate surfers. Most waves were in the shoulder-high range, with a few overhead waves mixed in for the patient and well-positioned surfers. The wind was calm, the water was crystal clear, and the dolphins were playing just beyond the breaking waves. Despite the drop in surf heights, the waves organized themselves into fun peaks to spread out the patiently waiting surfers. All of the surfers had a great time in the relaxed conditions, and a few surfers enjoyed the opportunity to paddle out through the famous cave and surf the wave for the first time.

More head-high and fun surfing ahead! Tomorrow and Wednesday are looking pretty good!