Intermediate Surfing in Bali

A light southeast trade wind put some texture on the faces this morning, but there was still plenty to work with. Most sets came in at head high, with the occasional well-overhead pulse giving the lineup a bit more energy. The mid-wave section was doing cutbacks all morning — open faces and good pace off the takeoff — and the end section threw a short, punchy barrel over the reef when the timing was right. Tide was sitting high enough to keep things manageable.

Compared to the more exposed breaks on the Bukit, Airport Right was the sensible call today: rewarding for confident intermediates and advanced surfers willing to work for it.

We scored another beautiful session at Toro Toro today! The clean conditions offered up smooth, waist-to-shoulder-high peelers that were perfect for carving. The lineup was full of smiles as surfers laid down smooth turns and flew across the clean faces. It was the perfect canvas for dialling in technique and enjoying the long, open rides.

You can’t beat the vibe here. Everything from walking past traditional jukung boats to the scenic ride out to the reef sets the perfect tone. Catching beautifully groomed sets under a spectacular golden sky, with the iconic airport runway in the distance, made for an unforgettable time. If you want playful waves and a classic experience, grab your board and join us next time!

Fun morning at Uluwatu in the surfing paradise of Bali! The waves were shoulder-high range with occasional bigger sets rolling through. The session started beautifully clean with light offshore winds and fast, lined-up lefts. Andrea and Jerry surfed near the peak, finding smooth, tapered lefts perfect for cruising. Meanwhile, Randy and Nour positioned themselves right at the Racetrack in search of those long, winding rides with multiple turns and barrel sections that the racetrack is famous for.

Everyone snagged great waves and enjoyed the stellar lineup conditions. However, quick timing was absolutely essential today. The tide was moving fast, making it crucial to time your paddle-out perfectly before too much water flooded the shallow reef.

The wet season is out in full force today with heavy rain and erratic winds, but the Bali magic remains: it’s always offshore somewhere.

That “somewhere” today was Nusa Dua. Over at Blackstone, the conditions were surprisingly clean despite the gray skies. Waves were consistently shoulder-high on the sets, offering beautifully shaped lefts and rights. While the rights were the crowd favorite, one standout woman was absolutely ripping, putting on a clinic for everyone in the lineup.

Even on a soggy day, Bali delivers. Compared to most places, a “bad” day here is still a win.

What a morning at Geger Left! The ocean delivered beautifully lined-up lefts offering long, fast walls perfect for performance surfing—we’re talking high-speed top turns, deep bottom turns, and solid cracks off the lip. While the lefts were the main event, regular footers managed to snag some fun rights in the mix.

Despite a touch of side-shore wind, the waves held their shape impressively with clean faces throughout the session. The lineup vibe was completely relaxed, with everyone trading waves and soaking up the conditions. Just a classic, fun session for everyone involved.

Toro-Toro turned on this morning with clean, head-high sets and long rides. The first section had some push before easing into long, playful walls much to everyone’s delight. Sets came through steadily, keeping the lineup moving and the mood relaxed.

The wave held its shape through the tide, offering smooth, flowing rides that wrapped down the reef. With clear skies and a calm breeze, it was an ideal morning to enjoy Toro-Toro’s long rides and the unique setting of surfing as planes passed overhead.

Toro-Toro delivered another enjoyable session today. The swell has picked up, but the reef offers protection that kept the waves manageable and fun. Despite stronger winds, the conditions stayed consistent, providing plenty of opportunities for everyone to catch waves and work on technique.

Long, mellow rides down the reef made it a productive morning for building confidence and improving skills. Toro-Toro remains a reliable option for beginner and intermediate surfers, showing why Bali offers such a range of spots to match the day’s conditions and give surfers the chance to progress.

The surfers headed out early to Toro-Toro, where shoulder-to-head-high waves greeted them at sunrise. On the right, steeper takeoffs led into long, mellow walls that ran farther than expected. As the tide filled in, some surfers shifted to Airport Right, where the new swell began to pulse and waves broke with more speed and power over the reef. Conditions stayed clean throughout the session.

Surfing the airport reefs is always a unique experience—from the boat ride to the lineup to planes taking off and landing nearby. The waves build quickly and run long down the reef’s angled contour.