Padang Padang Surf Spot Info, Report and Forecast

The new swell has finally arrived and the spots around Uluwatu are on fire! Padang-Padang was a little bit more challenging than usual, but everyone had great waves. There was a bit of a crowd since most other spots were too big for the intermediate surfers, but with patience and the right guiding, it was no problem to catch good waves.

The forecast looks promising for the upcoming days, and we are excited to surf some bigger waves again. On the west and east coast, there are many more surf spots that start working when bigger swells arrive. If it is too big in the south of Bali, the east coast provides plenty of opportunities to surf uncrowded waves with your friends!

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.

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.

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.

The waves were great this morning at our home spot Padang-Padang! Glassy conditions and perfectly shaped right-handers made everyone happy. It is no wonder why most people surf in the morning. The feeling you have when you surf on the smooth face of the wave is indescribable. You could compare it to snowboarding in powder, but more fun and exciting.

It is also the perfect surf spot to start learning how to surf and to improve your surfing level. From first-timers to advanced surfers, depending on the swell size, there are waves for everyone. It is important to know though, that the “real” Padang-Padang only comes to life when the waves are firing. On big swells and low tide, you can see the famous Balinese “pipeline” breaking behind the rock.

Today was a good day to test our student’s capabilities and see how much of the things they learned are still remembered. Since the swell was picking up today, more surfers were drawn to Padang Padang and everyone wanted to get a piece of the pie. Knowing how to handle your surfboard in the line-up and how to navigate through it, is an important part!

Having a landmark on the beach is key to staying in the right position to catch the best waves. Even though it can be difficult to catch waves with this many people out, with the guidance of our professional surf guides, it won’t be a problem! Great waves like today are always exciting and fun. Especially when they are breaking perfectly in crystal clear water.

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!