Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

The swell has jumped in size considerably overnight, offering up huge waves for the bravest and most skilled surfers. This new pulse of swell was too powerful for Baby Padang to be surfed safely, so our beginner surfers headed to a tucked-away corner in Jimbaran to catch some fun waves. At Jimbaran, our beginner surfers found the shoulder-high, beginner-friendly waves they were looking for. The waves broke in nice lines, groomed by the offshore wind and the bathymetry of Jimbaran Bay, much to our surfers’ enjoyment.

The swell is peaking throughout the day today, which means the waves tomorrow will be of a more manageable size at most locations around the Bukit. Today is a great day to grab a seat and a cold drink cliffside at Uluwatu and watch the show!

Today at the surf camp’s preferred high tide break, we enjoyed more exciting waves. Following breakfast, our intermediate surfers made their way to Balangan, allowing ample time for the tide to rise and create those renowned fun walls. While the swell has decreased in size and consistency compared to yesterday, we still had enjoyable shoulder to head-high running waves to ride. The wind was stronger than normal this morning, however, given the offshore direction, the surfing conditions remained good. The intermediate surfers honed their skills in weight distribution while surfing with stronger winds.

It’s important to note that we are experiencing larger tide fluctuations currently, influenced by the new moon phase of the lunar cycle. The large swing in the tide will continue for the next few days.

Our group of beginner surfers had a wonderful morning at Padang Padang! The surfing conditions were excellent for new surfers. The swell has continued to decrease in size compared to yesterday, with the best sets in the shoulder-to-head high range. The wind was blowing very lightly offshore, which is the ideal direction for surfing. The conditions were clean, and the waves broke at Baby Padang’s ideal pace, allowing for long rides in both directions. During the session, the surfers focused on getting into the functional stance, which is a key step all surfers must master.

Today is a “between swells” day, where one swell is dropping off before another fills in. As you can see, even our “between swells” days are very good. See you out there!

Our group of intermediate surfers had a great morning at Balangan! The large swell has dropped to a more manageable size, allowing our surfers to spread out around the area. At Balangan, the surfers enjoyed head-high waves with the occasional larger set waves. The seasonal offshore breeze was stiff, which kept the lines open for long rides down the reef. The surfers worked on developing their ability to read a wave, including identifying when to speed up versus when to do a turn. Once this skill is learned, a surfer will enjoy the ability to maximize the ride time on every wave.

The characteristics of the dry season are in full effect, bringing larger swells with periods of increased offshore wind. This of course, means you can surf all day!

Big surf on our coastline today, but that does not slow our beginner surfers down! Our dedicated surfers choose to stick to the inside reform wave, which is a great option when the swell picks up. On the reform wave, the surfers enjoyed waist-to-shoulder high waves breaking with clean lines across the reef. The wind blew perfectly offshore at a gentle pace, and the sun was doing its best to appear from behind a cloud. The surfers enjoyed an exciting session as they observed the expert surfers testing their barrel riding skills at the world-renowned Padang Padang Left, just on the other side of the channel.

The swell will fade throughout the day today after peaking this morning and will continue to offer well-overhead surf for the next two days.

Our experienced surfers enjoyed exceptional surf conditions at Balangan this morning. A strong, new swell has arrived, producing powerful waves across the entire island. At Balangan, surfers faced challenging double overhead waves with offshore winds, creating ideal barrel opportunities. Mornings like these attract skilled surfers from around the world. Furthermore, the offshore wind allows for uninterrupted surfing throughout the day. These conditions provide the perfect chance to put your abilities and bravery to the test in demanding waves, with the potential to catch an incredible barrel ride.

The swell will continue to build throughout the day, gradually decreasing in size by tomorrow morning. Keep an eye out for the beginning of the Padang Padang Rip Curl Cup trials.

We enjoyed ideal dry-season surfing conditions and weather at several breaks this morning! Our advanced surfers had an exceptional time at the flawless Uluwatu, while our intermediate surfers opted for Toro-Toro and Balangan, and the beginners found their spot at Padang Padang. At Uluwatu, the surfers ripped head-head plus waves, which were breaking in long, organized lines with several barrel and turn sections on the various peaks. The advanced surfers skillfully maneuvered through the chunky sections, executing impressive tube rides and high-speed carves.

We have another large swell coming tomorrow. The big wave surfers can pull out their guns for The Bombie and Outside Corner. For the rest of us, there are several alternative spots that offer safe and enjoyable surfing conditions, even during a large swell.

A solid swell is pulsing throughout Bali this morning. The wave heights at the premier breaks are reaching double overhead plus with triple overhead sets cleaning up the line-up. Combined with a morning low tide and moderate offshore wind, these are the perfect conditions for the famous Outside Corner.

Outside Corner offers very long carvable walls and is suitable for serious big wave surfers only. The waves are much more powerful and move at a greater speed than is apparent from watching from the cliff. Getting out to the line-up beyond the breaking waves and the current is a challenge in itself, as a mistimed paddle out can result in taking large sets on the head and being pushed far down the reef.