The wave, located on the southern end of Canggu on Batu Bolong Beach, is a long mellow right-hander that is slow, fat, and completely user-friendly.
Old Man’s is a popular wave amongst many longboarders and stand up paddle surfers. One of the most noteworthy breaks in all of Canggu is Old Man’s. Canggu is surrounded by terraced rice paddies and is known for its powerful surf.
Located north of Kuta Beach, Canggu is a more relaxed and rural area and is home to some of Bali’s best views and most fun waves. See our location and the surrounding surfing beaches. However Bingin is tide affected so don’t go out there without some local knowledge, At Swell we can set you up with a surf instructor or guide that can take your surfing to the next level.Īt Swell we are a few minutes walk to Bi9ngin Beach which gives access to the Bingin, Impossibles and you could even paddle or walk to Dreamland beach. Binginīingin is one of the most picture-perfect machine-like barreling waves in Indonesia ( or the world for that matter).īut on High tide and a small swell (under 4 foot, or 1.2 meters) it’s also ideal for learning to surf, or improving your surfing skills Kuta Beach might be known to many travelling surfers as a beginner’s break, but the reality of surfing in Bali is that many of the waves are expert only and Kuta is a great place with plenty of peaks to progress. While Kuta is frequented by plenty of local surfers, many of whom are advanced surfers, there are plenty of peaks for beginners to hone their skills. Surfers of all abilities flock to the waters at Kuta Beach to experience the fast-breaking, often hollow, sometimes crumbly beach break. Today, Kuta Beach is known more for its nightlife, shopping, and tourism than it is for surfing.īelieve it or not, surfing has been present at Kuta Beach since as early as the 1930s. The right is a slow peeling, soft, mellow wave that is ideal for lessons and progression.
The right-hander at Padang Padang breaks almost directly in front of the beach and works during most tides. So, while the left at Pandang Padang is a ferocious, hollow, experts only wave, the right caters to entry-level surfers. Now, you may be wondering why such a monstrous wave is on a list of beginner-friendly surf breaks in Bali? Well, Padang Padang also has a right. The famous wave has a steep take-off, a speedy cylindrical face, and for those willing to test it, an impossibly deep barrel that increases in size as it draws water off the shallow reef. Every time a large south/ southwest swell hits Indonesia, surf media is set ablaze with captivating images of the monstrous left in its best form. You may have heard of Padang Padang before it is possibly one of the best left-hand barreling waves on the planet. The best beginner surf spots Bali (in no particular order)įor advanced surf spots in Bali, go to this page Baby Padang Padang or Inside Padang Padang Visit our surf hotel to experience Bali’s best beginner waves in person.įor now, take a look at our list for some surf and travel inspiration! There is no better place to learn to surf, than a destination like Bali where you can find a mellow beginner wave and also watch experienced surfers (even some pros) take on advanced surf. Many of those waves are right near our surf resort on the Bukit Peninsula. While Bali boasts a plethora of advanced waves, it also has a decent amount of beginner surf spots that are perfect for learning. Since those days in the seventies, with minimal crowds, few lodging options, and a complete lack of overall infrastructure Bali has transformed into one of the world’s top vacation destinations, and perhaps the world’s number one surf trip destination.įor surfers, there are plenty of reasons to come to Bali: Bali boasts warm water year-round, the island is hit by year-round swells, and the reef setups produce some of the finest waves on the planet.īut is Bali the right destination for you if you’re not an experienced surfer? The 1972 film starring the smooth and graceful Gerry Lopez, showcased one of Bali’s premier left-hand waves, Uluwatu. Pipeline” Gerry Lopez was featured in the 1972 surf flick Morning of the Earth Bali has been the apple of every surfer’s eye! Surfing in Bali Bali, one of over 17,000 islands that make up the nation of Indonesia, is no bigger than the US state of Connecticut, but it is known globally as a mecca for perfect waves.
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