Bali Surf Guiding Reports

Great to be back surfing our favourite surf spot of Uluwatu. This is always our go to spot as just 5 minutes away, and it really is the premier surf spot in Bali. Uluwatu is a very big reef with many sections and is surfable at all tides. Our favourite section is the racetrack as the ride can be incredibly long and fast.

Today was not classic Uluwatu, as there was a light onshore wind, but the wave face was clean and good wave quality. Overhead on the set, with some great rides to be had. Crowds were quite light as a lot of people will be getting their daily fix of waves on the east coast.

A small southerly swell today meant that our favourite spots on west coast of Bukit were either very small or flat. With a a light westerly wind, and a very small swell it was a no brainer to head to Pandawa, if you like surfing lefts (we do!). This spot is a swell magnet and picks up any swell from any swell direction. It can be a very powerful wave as it comes in fast out of deep water. Today it was more mellow with an 11 second swell period making it perfect for intermediate surfers who like head high waves. Sunny weather made us remember that the dry season is only 1 month away and April is always perfect.

A very strong westerly wind was keeping many surfers in bed early in the morning. Surprisingly, later the wind dropped and we found a nicely running right-hander in the south of the Bukit peninsula. A little wind chop does not harm here since the wave has enough power to push you past slower sections.

This spot is very popular on smaller days, because of the consistency of incoming sets. The paddle out is fairly easy and the line-up is close to the beach. The beautiful white sand beach and scenery give this spot a triple-A rating. Perfect for a quick and fun surf session to start your day.

What a day! Sunny weather, offshore wind and perfect head high waves, slowly mark the end of the rainy season. Uluwatu is on fire again and no wonder, the crowd is loving it! Despite many surfers coming to get some of the best waves Bali has to offer, the many peaks and consistent sets make it easy for everyone to catch waves.

Long, clean and powerful waves were peeling over the reef today. An indication of what is to come in the next couple of months. With the wind starting to change direction, we expect to have offshore wind conditions on the west side of the Bukit again, and long periodic swells are a welcome addition.

Riding your first green waves is something special! The feeling of surfing along the waves will never be forgotten. Some say it’s like being on a cloud, so smooth and soft that it almost feels like flying. Hard to imagine if you never tried surfing before, but easy to find out what it’s really like.

With the right guidance, equipment and surf conditions you can experience this feeling first-hand in a safe and fun environment. Baby Padang is perfect for this because of its user-friendly waves. Paddling can be hard work in the beginning, but it is totally worth it once you stand up on the surfboard and ride the waves as long as you can.

The southside of the Bukit was our preferred choice today, due to the smaller size of the waves. The light westerly wind wasn’t affecting the surf conditions too much and clean left breaking waves were peeling over the reef at Pandawa. The relatively low and slow-moving tide kept the crowd away this morning

Tomorrow the swell continues to fade away and more southerly exposed surf spots will be the best choice for most surfers. Because of the very light wind, we expect glassy conditions almost all day. The rest of next week looks pretty consistent with a medium-size swell and a change in wind direction coming from the east.

Another beautiful sunny day in Bali, with a very light offshore wind. The swell is smaller today, but very clean conditions and perfect for intermediate and improver surfers. On smaller days, the waves are less powerful, and slower moving, so less rushed and gives time to think about what you are doing. Very light crowd today and enough waves for everyone with quality waves breaking all the way from racetrack to the peak.

Bali is now open to international tourism and direct flights are operating from Japan (for Americans) and via Singapore (for Europeans). It is necessary to have a visa and stay 4 nights in a 5* hotel on arrival, but a price worth paying to enjoy uncrowded line ups.

The windy days are over and today was the beginning of a change in wind direction. With a light breeze continuing into the early afternoon, we decided to pay the south side of the Bukit a visit again. This surf spot favours smaller swells because of its exposed location. A perfectly right breaking wave and a small crowd was giving us many opportunities to practice turns and snaps. This peak is ultra consistent and you never have to wait long for the next set to come.

We are looking at the upcoming week with high expectations for Bali’s west side. The forecast predicts light winds throughout the week and medium swell size from the southwest. With an early low tide, you can get enough sleep and jump in the water when the tide is rising again, later in the morning.