Advanced Surfing in Bali

Another day of world-class waves at Uluwatu. The swell was firing, with clean, well-overhead sets running all the way to the big rock at the end of the Race Track. Light offshore wind and a light crowd made for ideal conditions. Advanced surfers were treated to long rides packed with barrel and turn sections—a classic Uluwatu day.

Tomorrow looks even bigger. Uluwatu will be for experts only, so if you’re unsure where to paddle out, join us. We’ll take you to the best break for your ability and make sure you get the most out of the conditions.

The Indian Ocean roared to life overnight with a mix of powerful swells delivering pumping waves. A bit of wind and rain this morning kept conditions shifting, but clean, heavy lefts rolled through nonetheless. After the rain cleared, the offshore wind picked up, and wave faces stayed clean throughout the session. Our advanced surfers scored some exhilarating rides, linking together strong backhand turns.

Uluwatu is the place to be when the swell hits. Known for handling size with ease, it’s a showcase of power and precision—best watched from a cliffside warung if you’re not paddling out yourself.

Expect excellent surfing conditions at Uluwatu almost every day between March and November.

Another excellent morning here in Bali. A solid swell delivered overhead waves across the island’s reefs and beaches, with light offshore tradewinds keeping conditions clean and well-organized. Uluwatu was in great form today, offering consistent sets and long, open faces—perfect for advanced surfers to lay into carves, race down the line, and tuck into a few barrels.

Expect continued excellent surf in the days ahead. The all-day offshores, reliable swells, and classic dry season weather Bali is known for have arrived. It’s the time of year we wait for. See you in the lineup.

You can expect excellent surfing conditions at Uluwatu almost ever day between March and November.

We’re starting the new year with a session at Uluwatu—our favorite spot. This morning, the wet season wind eased, allowing light offshore breezes over the Uluwatu area. Waves ranged from shoulder to head high, with clean, organized sets rolling in under smooth sea conditions. Surfers made the most of the opportunity to enjoy a few fun waves at this iconic break at a manageable size.

By keeping an eye on conditions this time of year, you can find yourself surfing Bali’s premier breaks with only a handful of others in the lineup.

Uluwatu served up fun waves this morning! Early risers enjoyed near-empty lineups, with our crew catching waves at first light. Despite the fading swell, plenty of waves rolled through, including a few head-high sets. Conditions were clean, and a light offshore breeze held up the wave faces just a little longer, allowing for two or three turns before reaching a heavy end section that most surfers were advised to steer clear of.

Surf is expected to be smaller on Monday and Tuesday, but starting Wednesday, a solid swell is forecasted to bring consistent waves for the week ahead.

Today was another big wave day in Bali! The biggest swell of the year began to fill in yesterday and peaked overnight. This morning, Uluwatu was for the waterman on massive boards and chargers getting towed into bombs behind jet skis. The wind was moderately offshore, and the tide was moving quickly, thanks to a full moon this evening. A few surfers tackled the Bombie, challenging themselves on critical, fast walls that are known to close out at any moment. Others choose the long lines of Outside Corner, making the challenging conditions look easy.

As we approach the end of the dry season, this is likely the final XL swell of the year.

Incredible surf at Balangan this morning! The surf was absolutely firing, with glassy waves and just the right amount of offshore wind for some Balinese perfection. The intermediate surfers were pushing their limits in these epic conditions, with the promise of barrels keeping everyone motivated. The waves were overhead, and consistent sets rolled through the lineup. There were tons of barrels for the committed surfers, plus long, fast rides for the rest of the crew.

Check out the photos to see why today was one of those magical days that make the long flights worth it! More perfect surf is on the way, so see you out there!

Excellent surfing conditions at Uluwatu this morning! Our intermediate and advanced surfers paddled out at first light into perfectly clean lefts breaking below the stunning cliffs. The wind was blowing lightly offshore and the sea state was very smooth. The waves were in the overhead range on the largest of sets, with plenty of shoulder-high waves mixed in. The intermediate surfers took the smaller and slower-moving rides from the shoulder. The advanced surfers sat deep on the peak, waiting for the fast and powerful ones offering racing walls and barrel sections.

We have a powerful swell filling in tomorrow afternoon. Monday and Tuesday morning are looking very good. See you out there!