Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

Fun conditions this morning in the Uluwatu area! The ocean was smooth and the west wind on the forecast only began to arrive toward the end of the session. Our intermediate group paddled out through the famous cave at Uluwatu, where they enjoyed fun left-breaking waves running down the perfectly shaped reef. The waves were head-high on the sets, with the occasional larger wave coming in, and the forecast showed 3 ft. at 13 seconds, coming from 209 degrees. The surfers worked on building their confidence when surfing a steeper reef break, and reducing the time it takes for them to gain control of the surfboard after they pop up.

The surf forecast shows a persistent west wind blowing until the 18th, however long-range forecast in this latitude are not accurate enough to be relied on. See you out there!

We woke up this morning to a beautiful, clear sky and a bump in the swell size, much to everyone’s enjoyment! Our advanced group headed to Green Bowl while the intermediate group jumped in the boat to Toro-Toro. At Green Bowl, the surfers challenged themselves in fast and steep overhead and larger reef break waves. The swell came in at 3 ft. at 15 seconds from 235 degrees, which is near the extreme end of our swell window from the west. The wind blew moderately offshore, and the conditions were glassy. The surfers worked on paddling into faster waves, which can be done by paddling straight down the face to ensure you do not get caught in the pitching lip.

Starting from Friday, it looks as if we will be heading to the Nusa Dua area due to an incoming weather system. See you out there!

Excellent surfing conditions in Nusa Dua this morning! Our intermediate group enjoyed the clean peaks at Black Stone, while our advanced group scored long right-handers at Chicken Wings. The rain overnight left the ocean with a smooth sea state and glassy waves for the surfers to enjoy. At Black Stone, the waves were shoulder-high plus with the occasional standout set, brought in by a swell of 3.5 ft. at 14 seconds. The surfers worked on developing drive from their bottom turns, which they used to propel themselves down the line and set up for a cutback.

The bottom turn is the foundation of good surfing as it is where you generate the speed and control required to do a top turn or drive down the line. Days like today, where the waves are not too big with smooth conditions, are perfect for improving your bottom turn.

The persistent west wind made a late-season come-back this morning, blowing out the line-up at Uluwatu. No problem for us at the camp, as offshore peaks in Nusa Dua are only a short drive away. The swell has picked up in size since yesterday, and our advanced and intermediate surfers found fun, shoulder-to-head high waves at Geger Left, brought in by a swell of 3.5 ft at 12 seconds from 225 degrees. The lefts peeled nicely down the line, and the faces of the waves were clean. The surfers worked on improving their angled take-offs, which they used to quickly get up to speed to match the pace of the wave.

We will be surfing in the Nusa Dua area till Thursday based off the current forecast. Stay posted as the forecasts often change. See you out there!

The forecasted west wind backed off this morning so our intermediate and advanced surfers scored fun, rip-able, shoulder-season Uluwatu walls! The session started off with a textured sea state but cleaned up very nicely as the wind shifted to offshore from the east. Given the forecast, many surfers headed for Nusa Dua, leaving the line-up emptier than normal. The swell has dropped in size since yesterday to 3 ft. at 15 seconds from 231 degrees, and the waves were breaking about shoulder-high on the sets with the occasional overhead set of 4 or 5 excellent waves.

We have an unusual neap tide today, where the low tide stays higher than normal, and the high tide stays lower than normal. The setup for today is perfect for surfing in Bali, as the tide will remain within the optimal range for the entire day.

The west wind has made a late-season return to the Uluwatu area, which sent many surfers off towards Nusa Dua. Our intermediate group chose to paddle out to Balangan as the wave was still offering fun lines with nice walls and a reduced crowd, despite the onshore conditions. The swell has dropped in size since yesterday, coming in at 3.5 ft. at 14 seconds from 213 degrees. The waves were in the waist-to-shoulder high range, and they were breaking nicely down the reef with clean faces. The wind blew moderately onshore, but the waves were still fun, with many fast sections and long rides.

Tomorrow, we should be returning to the Nusa Dua area after a long run of surfing on our side of the island. We enjoy taking guests to different surf breaks across the island as the conditions change. See you out there!

Our surfers took advantage of the fun surfing conditions this morning and spread out to several locations around the island. The beginners enjoyed the slow-moving peaks of Padang Padang, while the intermediates took the boat out to toro-toro, and the advanced group challenged themselves at ultra-clean, low-tide Uluwatu. At Padang Padang, the surfers enjoyed waist-to-shoulder high lines with larger, head-high sets that appeared occasionally. The swell has jumped up in size from yesterday, with the forecast reading 3 ft. at 13 seconds from 206 degrees. The wind was calm, and the surface of the ocean was smooth enough for fun beginner surfing.

Tomorrow, the wind is forecast to shift to the West for the next two weeks. The strength of the wind appears to be low, which suggests there will be glassy mornings with slight onshore afternoons. See you out there!

Our beginner surfers enjoyed a wonderful morning at the camp’s favorite wave of Padang Padang! We had perfect beginner surfing conditions with easy-rolling, smooth and glassy waves. The waves rolled in at waist to shoulder high, from a swell of 4.5 ft at 13 seconds from 209 degrees. The camp waited for the tide to cover the reef before padding out, as we had a low tide of .7 meters at 7:10 AM (Benoa). The surfers worked on improving their positioning and catching waves at the peak as compared to the shoulder. When the waves are clean like today, a beginner surfer can make lasting improvements in their surfing quickly.

April and May are perfect months for beginners and intermediates to develop their surfing in Bali. There is less wind, the waves are smaller, and more breaks are open for our surfing enjoyment.