Bali Surf Lesson Reports

Our beginner and intermediate surfers left camp early for Dreamland this morning. The swell has continued to drop in size and consistency over yesterday as we await the arrival of the next powerful swell later today. At Dreamland, the surfers enjoyed the fun, up to shoulder-high surf. The conditions were clean, and the vibes in the lineup were relaxed. The surfers made the most of the conditions, and all had a great time.

Dreamland is an excellent low-tide wave that has something for everyone on the right day. It is a great wave for beginner surfers when small. When head-high, it is a great venue for intermediates to learn their bottom turns and other key techniques. For advanced surfers, it is a long and fun wave when overhead.

Today was a Toro-Toro type of day. With a bump in the swell and a calm wind, we packed up the car and headed to the surf camp’s favourite wave. At Toro-Toro, the surfers found head-high long rides with a faster first session section followed by a nice long wall that moves along at an intermediate-friendly pace.

There is something special about this wave- whether it is the fun boat ride out to the lineup or surfing waves as airplanes come and go not far away. The wave itself does not disappoint either. You can expect lengthy rides that build in size shortly after takeoff, then run for a long while down the reef. The rides can run for much longer than you expect, thanks to the perfectly shaped reef.

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.