Bali Surf Lesson Reports

Perfect beginner surfing this morning! The waves were just the right size, the crowds were light, and the morning was sunny. The wind was blowing lightly offshore, which kept the waves open for just that little bit longer. The waves mostly came in at around shoulder-high, which is the perfect size for learning how to surf. These ideal conditions produced long rides, which are great fun and perfect for improving your surfing at a rapid rate.

When you get long ride after long ride, you will quickly learn how your movements and weight distribution affect how your surfboard moves through the water. Repetition is a key component of learning how to surf. When you get plenty of waves that are similar in shape and speed, you will improve by leaps and bounds.

Small waves, big fun! Our beginner surfers enjoyed perfectly sized slow-moving waves at every developing surfers’ favourite place- Padang Padang. The waves this morning were in the waist-high range, which is a great size for finding your bearings when learning to surf. The conditions were absolutely flawless, with not a drop of water or breath of wind out of place. The lefts were breaking methodically across the long reef, while the rights offered a shorter but faster ride.

The surfers worked on identifying where to place themselves on the wave to catch the wave before it broke. When learning to catch green waves, it is critical that you can identify the wave’s power source, and position yourself to be in the right place at the right time.

Today is a small wave day in Bali. This did not present an issue for our beginner surfers as the conditions were clean, the crowd was easy, and everyone was having a great time! Wave heights hover around waist-high, occasionally punctuated by larger sets. The long rides pealed nicely across the reef at a slow pace, ideal for learning to surf.

When the waves are small, slow-moving, and clean, a fresh surfer can improve by leaps and bounds in a short amount of time. In conditions like these, everything happens at a slower pace. You have more time to get to your feet and you travel across the wave face at a slower speed. All of this means that you can understand the art of surfing quickly.

What a morning we had at everyone’s favourite beginner wave! With an early morning low tide, our surfers waited till mid-morning to begin their surf experience. The conditions may not have been the standard glassy perfection today, but our beginner surfers had a great time and made significant progress in the fun waves. The swell, diminishing in size and consistency over preceding days, yielded up to shoulder-high set waves, breaking in slow-moving lines. The wind was blowing moderately from the south, which blows sideways to the direction the waves are breaking, causing a texture to the lineup.

With proper instruction, a positive attitude, and extra motivation from our always smiling surf instructors, you are sure to be up and riding quickly while having the time of your life.

There is fresh, new life in the Indian Ocean this morning! Our beginner surfers enjoyed beautiful surf conditions- clear, warm water and perfect beginner-friendly waves. The waves were in the head-high range, the wave faces were particularly clean, and the wind was very light offshore for the duration of the session. The bump in wave size allowed the waves to run along the reef for longer, making for some exceptionally long rides. What a session everyone had!

The surfers worked on controlling the extra speed derived from the bigger and cleaner wave faces. To control this speed, a surfer must learn to keep their weight centred over the centre line of the surfboard, and their centre of gravity low- all of which are elements of the functional stance.

Another great day at the world’s best beginner wave! Our surfers enjoyed a bump in wave heights over the previous few days. The waves rolled in at around the shoulder-high range, and the wind remained light throughout the session. The sky was slightly overcast, which did not dim the smiles of our surfers. The surfers worked on wave selection and catching green waves, which is the next step after a surfer has developed the ability to pop up in the functional stance and control the board at a basic level.

Wave selection, positioning, and paddling technique (with proper weight distribution) are keys to catching a green wave. Learning to catch green waves can be frustrating at times, but having the right instructor will make things easier and more fun.

Fun day on the water today and a great day for beginner surf lessons! The waves are smaller than yesterday, yet are still at a great size for beginner surf lessons. The knee-to-waist-high peeling waves were breaking nicely across the reef, and the surface conditions were clean and smooth. The wind was calm, keeping the sea state clean throughout the session. Everyone made great progress and had a fun session!

When the waves are breaking this easily, a new surfer can improve by leaps and bounds in a short time period. The repetitive nature of the waves breaking at a slow pace over the reef is the ideal environment for learning how your movements and weight distribution affect the flow of the surfboard through the water. See you out there!

Our beginner surfers enjoyed a perfect session this morning! A new swell arrived yesterday, resulting in a bump in wave heights over yesterday morning. The surf conditions were perfect (as you can expect this time of year), with no wind, shoulder-high waves, and long rides on offer. The surfers all made noticeable improvements given the ideal conditions. The surfers worked on popping up into the functional stance, which they practiced on land before the session, which is the bedrock of everyones’ surfing ability.

Now is the perfect time of year for beginner surfing! The waves are smaller than in the dry season (April-October) yet still come very consistently. The Tradewind fades as a light and variable wind takes over. Additionally, morning temperatures are just a bit warmer.