Surfing Beach

SURFING BEACH
Bali is renowned fro being one the world's top surfing destinations,wtih warm tropical waters,huge variety of surf points and sunny skies.With surfers from all over the world making the yearly pilgrimage to Bali to get some of the surf action.

Bali is the volcanic island surrounding by cocal reefs.some of these coral reefs are surrounded by deep water channels which rise up to meet the reef sheff which with help of ocean swells creates the ideal surf points.Bali being exposed to swells from the south west,this provides Bali with surf all year around.The majority of surf locations are concentrated mostly in south Bali.

Depending on which season you visit Bali.During the months of May until October,bali get wind from the east and south east this creates good offshore conditions on west coast Bali.The from November unitl April the wind come from the west and south west giving the east coast of bali best location for surf.

Some of the west coast surf points include : Uluwatu,Padann-padng,Dreamland,Bingin,Balangan,Kuta reefs,Legian beach,berawa,Canggu,Balian and Medewi.Some of east coasts surf points incuded : Nusa Dua area ,Turtle island(Serangan ) Hyatt reef and sanur reef,Ketewel,Tantu,Keramas.The majority of waves on west coast of Bali are left hander favoring " Goofy Footers".With the majority of waves of the east coast are right hander favoring " Natural Footers ".Kuta/Legian the stretch of sandy beach is located in the west coast of Bali.It is an ideal location for beginners tp  professional surfers,with so many peaks to chose from,waves break on sandy bottom rather tahn rock of reef like the Majority of surfing spots in Bali

BUKIT PENINNSULA

• Located on southern tip of Bali around 30 minutes driver from Kuta.This area is made up rocky sandstone cliffs with magnificent beaches tucked away between the cliffs,such as Dreamland beach,Balangan Beach,Bingin and Padang-Padng.Tourism and investors are slowly taking over this area,with accommodation ranging from cheap bungalows to luxury villas and new golf course.All the surf breaks here are lefthanders.

ULUWATU

• Is the most famous surf point in this area,with waves surf able up to 20 feet (faces ).This surf point is for intermediate to experienced sufers only.The only entry and exit is through a cave located at the base of cliffs.Best on mid tide...offering 5 peaks to choose from depending on the swell direction and the tide.This left hand wave is fast and sucks,offering tube rides for the experience.Just north of Uluwatu is Padang-Padang this wave is body boarders dream with super sucks left hand tube rides,only for experience surfers.Bingin beach is lone with cheap accommadation and restaurant that look out directly to the surf point.Dresmland beach is the only surf point on south peniisular suitable for surfers 0f all types with the wave breaking in deep water,best at low tide.Don't forget to take some time out to relax on beach and take in the colorful surroundings as well as bronzed bodies from all over the world soaking up the sunsrays.

NUSA DUA,TANJUNG BENOA AND SANUR

• All locaed in the Eastern coast of Bali.Numerous surf point,mostly right hander.Best in November until April,when the winds are coming from the west,Majority of these surf points require a boat trip to get to them from the shore as the waves break out on the outer edge of coral coastline.
• All location are easily accessible by car with the main BYpass road connecting Nusa dau to Sanur ( 40 minutes drive ) Surf points inlude : Nusa Dua ( Geger Beach )Mushroom rock,Sri lanksa,sanur reef,Hyatt Reef,Serangan (Turtle Island ).If you want follow the coast you will find more surf points on offer Tantu,Ketewel and Keramas and there are more surf points further north,although you will need a local surf guide to show around.