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Surfing in Bali. There is a whole surfing culture in South Bali with stores, shops, gear rentals. Its common that people come to Bali only for surfing.
Bali is surrounded by Indian Oceans monsoon winds that break water all year round of its shores. When masses of water hit the island they break and bounce off the reefs and drop offs. Gentle trade winds coming from the islands calm the nascent waves and prevent them from breaking too quickly making Bali a heaven for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Best places to surf for beginners, intermediate and advanced
| Level | Info |
|---|---|
Beginners |
Beginners will be happy to start in Kuta, Legian, Seminyak area where gentle swells break on safe sand. |
Intermediate |
Geger and Blabangan beaches |
Advanced |
Uluwatu ( with world famous dream barrel, white sandy beach overlooking the Uluwatu temple ) , Padang - Padang, Dreamland, Bingin ,Canggu, Balian beaches |
Other places |
Medewi (West Coast), Nusa Lembongan (playground) |
When most people think surfing, they imagine riding waves in Hollywood fashion with tourists observing in awe from the shore. You don't need to be an experienced surfer to surf in Bali, but you can also have an opportunity to become one. There are enough beaches to satisfy all levels of expertise and shores of the south are lined with surfing schools and instructors.
One hour with an instructor costs between RP 50,000 - 60,000 including the cost of gear. The more experienced surfers can rent surfing boards per day or weekly. Prices vary.
Monsoon winds blow from southeast during dry seasons around (May and October) and from the southwest in the wet season (November - March). For best surfing come between May and October. Sanur (town facing East) is the only exception and can be surfed November - April.
