Black rock has mellower waves which can be beginner friendly depending on the conditions.Ĭlose-by is Greger beach which is accessible only by boat as the break is quite far off. From there, you can reach Mushroom Rock and Black Rock. Located in the resort island, Nusa Dua is a great place to catch swells during the onshore winds. The white sand beach and cliffs make a stunning background as you surf. As it’s close to Uluwatu, it can also reach Uluwatu like swells and barrels making it a no go for beginners. The powerful and long swells make it ideal for surfers. The term Suluban means crouch under in Balinese as the crevice like opening can be somewhat treacherous. This spot is located about 5 minutes from Padang Padang and Uluwatu, Suluban is a stunning but narrow beach which you can reach by walking through a cave. Under perfect conditions, you can ride all the way to Bingin, riding a wave for almost a mile! The waves often average 3-5ft high and are often very fast. Located near Padang Padang, this you can enjoy the waves while gazing at some beautiful rock formations. It also didn’t help that before, in order to access this waves, you had to scale down cliffs. Nowadays, more experienced riders go to impossibles to challenge themselves as they face intimidating waves. They have plenty of local warungs along the coastline where you can get a basic meal and a cold coconut in between sessions. The white sand beach stretches for 200 meters making it an idyllic location to relax and spend the day. This is currently Tom’s home break as our house is only a 5 minute ride from here.Īlthough the beach looks peaceful and harmless, there is a sharp coral reef which is why surfers here are often recommended to use booties.
Situated within walking distance from the built up Dreamland, this beautiful white sand beach offers fun left handers that are perfect for intermediate surfers. We’ve never done it but we’ve heard you can also take part in night surfing here through Komune Resort and Beach Club! The black sandy beach goes on for 10 miles, offering fantastic views of the sunset in the afternoon. This place is often home to competitions for Billabong and Oakley as it is often considered one of Bali’s best waves. This break makes fast and hollow right handers that average about 5 ft. Nowadays, Keramas break is becoming extremely popular. The beach however is stunning and secluded- specially during weekdays! Keramas – Considered one of Bali’s best waves! The reason behind the latter is beyond me! The waves here are recommended to advanced surfers when the waves are big due to strong rips and currents. It is also often called Green Bali or Green Balls.
hundreds of concrete steps just to get to the beach), you won’t see a lot of crowds here. The water reflects its green surroundings and is truly a sight to see.īecause this spot isn’t easily accessible (i.e. This not so “secret” surf spot located on the Bukit Peninsula is aptly named Green Bowl due to its bowl shaped ocean floor which is visible during low tide. The beach, peaceful vibe and surf point makes this place ideal for day trips! Tom on the other hand, loved the waves in Medewi. The reef there can be pretty sharp so renting bootings is advisable-trust me, I learned the hard way! Sadly, my mini surf trip there ended with lots of reef cuts-regardless if I had booties. We went there on a day trip and enjoyed our time. It has a beautiful rocky beach is known for its long left hander waves. Medewi is about a 1.5-2 hour drive from Denpasar which is why you won’t find it as crowded as the rest of the spots in Bali. Medewi – Possibly the longest left hand wave in Bali! Insider Tip: Make sure you check out Single Fin Bar for fun events during Sundays! It is definitely worth going to for a night out. As this spot is quite popular, it can also be quite crowded.ĭon’t worry as there are five different swells to choose from once in the area, namely The Racetrack, The Peak, Temples, Outside Corner and the Bombie. To reach the reef, you must paddle through the Uluwatu cave which can have very strong currents. Here, you can catch a wave while looking up at the ancient Hindu shrine in the stunning Uluwatu temple. During the monsoon seasons, you can get swells as high as 15 feet. Rightly so as the breaks in Uluwatu are very technical and advanced. Keramas – Considered one of Bali’s best waves!īefore I proceed, please take caution that this spot is for intermediate-expert surfers only.Medewi – Possibly the longest left hand wave in Bali!.