Beginner Surfing in Bali

We decided to go to Nusa Dua again today, because of the western wind. Offshore, head-high surf conditions greeted us and put a smile on our faces. The left-handers were our favored choice, perfectly shaped peaks and clean walls attracted more than just a handful of surfers. With the professional knowledge and experience of our guides, we were able to catch many waves nonetheless.

This is the next step in an intermediate surfers career. The waves here are more powerful and faster than the waves where you start learning. You will be surprised how it feels to surf down the line with that much speed. It’s fun and thrilling! Many people get addicted to that feeling, the rush, and adrenaline you have after successfully completing the ride of your life.

Surfing different waves is a crucial learning experience. It will help you adapt to all kinds of surf conditions and you get to know how different surf breaks work and how to pick the best waves. It is also important to know why the waves are breaking differently on some days, and what conditions are not good for certain surf spots.

Today, the swell was dropping again and we decided to surf at one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali. Balangan is well known for its white sand beach and clear water, but also for its great waves! On small days and high tides, the waves are perfect for beginners and intermediates who want to try something new. It is an amazing place to spend a day surfing. Fresh, ice-cold coconuts are waiting for you after a successful session.

Transitioning from a soft- to hard board is a big step in your early surfing career. It is very important to make the right board choice. Otherwise, it can be difficult to progress if the equipment is not suitable for your surfing skills. Professional advice from our surf guides will help you find the right size and volume for your next surfboard.

Trying a new board is always exciting. It feels different and much more precise when doing turns on the wave. Once switched to a hard board, you don’t want to go back. From here on it is only going forward and you will progress further every time you go out and catch waves. This is when the fun really begins!

Having the right surf conditions, equipment and guidance is key to a successful start of your surfing career. There is no doubt that this wave is one of the best in the world to learn how to surf. The gently breaking peaks are perfect for catching the first green, or unbroken waves.

Bali is well known for its consistency and great surfing conditions year-round. If you want to get the most out of your holiday and improve as much as possible, then Padang Padang is the place to go. Surf as much as you can and enjoy the beautiful nature around this beach. This wave is putting a smile on every surfer’s face!

In Bali, we are blessed with perfect surf conditions year-round. If you know where to go, you can surf clean waves almost every day. This does not mean that surfing in choppy conditions can’t be fun too! The westerly wind today made the waves a little rough and more difficult to read as usual. If you don’t mind an increase in difficulty, you will be amazed at how many waves you catch despite the windy conditions.

Less perfect conditions mean fewer crowds and therefore more opportunities to catch waves and improve your surfing skills. Navigating the surfboard in choppy water strengthens your core muscles and improves your balance on the board. Once you get used to surfing in those waves, next time when it’s clean and perfect again, your surfing skills will be on the next level.

The swell was picking up today and this draws surfers from all over Bali down to Uluwatu and Padang Padang for the weekend. On a sunny Sunday morning with very light wind, it is highly recommended to spend time in the ocean catching waves. Surfing is not only fun but can also help you relax and clear your head. There isn’t much else to think about when you are standing on the surfboard, riding along the waves.

When you start your surfing career, being out in the water with other surfers can be intimidating. It is important to know how to handle the surfboard correctly and what to do in certain situations. A great instructor will help you find the confidence you need to navigate your way through the line-up, and to be able to catch the waves you want.

Progress comes from practice and dedication to push yourself further every session. In surfing, it is not only the technique you will improve, but also your knowledge about the ocean and your wave reading skills. Every time you paddle out and catch waves you will improve a little more.

After mastering the pop-up, it is time to start turning the board and surf the wave in one direction. At the surf spot “Baby Padang”, the wave breaks perfectly in both directions and you can choose if you want to go left or right. Learning how to turn the surfboard is a crucial step to becoming an intermediate surfer. Once you are able to do this, surfing will be even more fun!

When learning how to surf, not only do you need to know how to catch the waves and stand up on the surfboard, but also how to read the ocean. Knowing where to safely paddle out and back to the beach is a crucial aspect of having fun surfing. With guidance and practice, you get to know what to look out for and how to read the waves properly.

In Padang Padang, all these things can be learned perfectly. This wave offers everything you need to get from a beginner to an intermediate surf level. It consistently delivers user-friendly waves to practice pop-ups and turns. Due to its wide channel, it is easy to paddle out and you can get some rest before catching the next wave.