Bali Surf Report and Surf Forecast

What a fun morning this was surfing at our home spot Padang-Padang! The swell was picking up a bit and the waves outside were shoulder to head-high, breaking perfectly left and right. Ideal for our intermediate and more advanced surfers. Our improving guests had a great time catching some of the smaller waves inside.

This surf spot is suitable for all levels and ages. Especially for kids and families. It is a great spot to surf and spend time in the water together. If you are lucky, you can have a friendly encounter with one of the “Dugongs” out there. These are very gentle and cute-looking sea creatures, despite their massive size. Keep your eyes open while you are looking for the incoming sets, there is more to see than just the waves.

A good size swell running today and all the spots breaking. Advanced group dawn patrolled Uluwatu. As you can see from the photos, there was some morning sickness on the face of the wave, but some bombs to be had. Padang around the corner was cleaner and smoother ,and perfect for beginners and intermediates. We plan to go back to Uluwatu this afternoon and expect it will have cleaned up.

Another sunny day in Bali with great surf conditions for our intermediate group! Shoulder high waves were coming consistently and with almost no wind at all, they were breaking perfectly. Go left or right, whatever you prefer. This wave is fun to ride and safe for everyone to learn on.

When you need a break, just take the wave all the way to the beach and get an ice-cold coconut before you paddle out again. Keep in. mind to stay hydrated, the warm weather and long surf sessions will make you thirsty. The dry season is around the corner and soon the wind conditions will switch offshore all day. We are looking forward to a great surf season again!

This is what a perfect start to your well-deserved holiday could look like! Blue, crystal clear water, sunny weather, and happy faces everywhere. Surf in the morning, have a coconut on the beach, and enjoy the scenery while taking a break. The waves are great all day and you will want to surf again later.

Not only is this surf spot like a playground, but it also is one of the best training grounds to practice pop-ups and your first turns. This wave gives plenty of time to think about the next maneuver and surfing here will elevate your skills to the next level. The forecast is looking good for the upcoming days and with the bigger swell arriving tomorrow, we are going to check out some of the other great surf spots Bali has to offer.

Today we cruised down to cruisy Balangan. Perfect picture postcard, long white sand beach, with waves to match. It’s a very long reef with a few sections to spread out the crowds. On bigger days it’s possible to get a ride all the way from the point to way past the warungs. Today was a day for Intermediates and longboarders with cruisy waves. Balangan does not have a strong current and is always smaller that Uluwatu, but never ever flat.

Balangan is one of the most beautiful beaches in Bali. But not only the beach, but also the waves attract many people from all over the world. The water is crystal clear and the waves can be some of the longest you have ever ridden in your life. A goofy footer’s dream!

The paddle out can be a little tricky but with professional guidance, you can be sure to make it out safe. On the wave, the challenge is to generate speed to make it to the open face of the wave. Once there you can enjoy the ride and if you’re lucky, the wave will keep going much longer than expected. Balangan is great to hang around for the day. Surf, relax with an ice-cold coconut on the beach, and surf again.

Getting the fundamental surf techniques right is crucial if you want to surf as best as possible. Often, the basics, like bottom and top turn are overlooked and not taken seriously enough. Getting barreled and doing airs is a goal many surfers have, but first, you should be focusing on the basics.

A good quality bottom turn will set you up for the whole wave and therefore it is important to get it right. Even though this wave might look too “easy” or not “thrilling” enough to some surfers, it is perfect to practice exactly that. Baby Padang gives plenty of opportunities to do bottom, top turns and cutbacks. Master the basics and your surfing skills will be on another level more quickly than you think.

A new swell arrived this morning and gave us plenty of opportunities to catch waves today. Impossibles is one of the longest left-handers in Bali when everything comes together. The right tide, swell, and wind direction is necessary for the many sections to connect and for the wave to peel perfectly over the reef.

On a smaller swell, it can be tricky to make it around the next section, but it is a great training ground to practice generating speed. This is a crucial skill and it is important to master if you want to get your surfing level to the next level. It will help you not only to get around breaking sections but also to surf the waves longer and therefore have more fun.