Surfing in Bali

Bali as we know has many beaches which will be main destination for tourists. We can swim, sunbathing,   play volley ball, etc.  But there is one thing Bali is known for, it surfing. Some world surfers, even pro and novice come to Bali just for riding the seemingly endless waves on the beaches of Bali. Because in Bali, there are some cool beaches that is fit for their hobby.   The dry season is the peak surfing season and it typically runs from May through to September, this is when the famous waves of Uluwatu, Padang Padang and Kuta break at their best. Here are the best beaches for surfing in Bali.

      1.       Kuta Beach

Most surfers said that Kuta Beach is the best place for surfing in Bali. Kuta beach has a great quality surfing waves, especially for beginners. As it is located in the heart of city, Kuta beach is easily accessible. We can walk out of our hotel and onto the beach to get there. Best swell direction in this beach is on southern. The best size wave at Kuta beach is about 4-5 ft. That’s the optimum size on the mid to high tide.  Though huge crowds and a considerable level of pollution loom large, Kuta is still the numero uno choice for surfers and vacationers alike. So much so that, even if one is putting up in another area of Bali, not making a trip to Kuta would be a bad miss.

      2.       Padang-Padang Beach

With not too many people for distraction, you can camp at Padang-Padang to hone in on your surfing skills in peace. Padang-Padang beach is easily accessible by car from the airport, it takes about half hour to get Padang Padang beach.  The Bukit Peninsula surf camp has all the elements for a surfing beginner’s learning paradise. We can go to the southern for getting the best swell.  If we are in lucky day, we can find 5-8 ft of wave sizes, and sure, that will be more challenging. 

      3.       Uluwatu Beach

Nestled in the beautiful scenic village of Pecatu near Kuta, Uluwatu’s captivating coral reef beach with its big waves is really a fantasy come true for any surfer. The swell of the Uluwatu surf is often described as hollow and fast. There are 4 different sections at Ulu; there’s Temples which is a long and hollow wave that works on the mid to high tide. The Peak right in front of the warungs in line with the cave also best on the high tide. Racetrack is a super fast but makeable barrel that works on the low tide, but gets seriously shallow. Outside corner is considered by many to be one of the best waves anywhere in the world, the corner won’t even start to break unless the swell is at least in the 8′ range, and then if your game you are in for one long and fast ride.

Those 3 beaches are good beaches to be surfed in dry season, and accidentally those beaches are the best beach to surf in Bali. In wet season you can go to Sanur beach, Nusa Dua beach, Serangan beach,etc.