These 8 Reasons Why Surfers are addicted to Go to Bali to Surf

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Author,Ekarini

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Some surfers said, “Bali is the best surfing spots for me, and I am addicted to come here.”  I can see that!  I am sure several reasons make they always come back to catch the magical waves in Bali.  The main reason is warm water, perfect waves, cold Balinese beer, and happy faces.

Besides the perfect waves, when you come to surf in Bali you will find yourself in the breathtaking nature and culture of the Paradise island and become one with the mother ocean. Bali offers accommodation from low price to high it will suit your budgets every season.  Bali offers of any level of surfer and many other surfing features to enjoy with reasonable price. Don’t forget, Bali offers everything on your break, from luxurious spas to perfect nightlife, single mingle, or family friendly hang out.

Here are the 8 reasons you should surf on Bali island:

1.      Bali is the world Beautiful Place

The first you land your feet on the island, you will feel the magical air of the island.  Stay in the one of stunning view one of the beach hotels, relax on white sand beaches, take a hike in the jungle, standing on the top of the cliff to witness a magical view.  Bali cooperates all things for you to have a great time while you holiday.

After surf breaks feature breathtaking scenery, such as ornate temples, picturesque country villages and calming rice fields. Don’t miss these favorite destinations on the island includes Uluwatu, with its incredible beach caves below and an standing on the hill Hindu temple and Green Bowl, an isolated spot, which during low tide, reveals a bowl-shaped ocean floor that causes the water to reflect the greenery of the surrounding hills.  Bedugul, Tanah Lot, Kuta beach, Padang-Padang beach, Sminyak, Sanur beach, Nusa Dua Beach and Canggu beach.

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2.      Bali meets any Budget Surfer

Bali offers for any budget traveler to enjoy the magic island.  No one can beat Bali prices from backpackers to luxury hotels and resorts you name it. For surfers, you can find  reasonable accommodations, but still near the beach. I am sure you will find the budged to suit your plan, and without break your bank.

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3.      Bali Offers More than Surfing

Your plan is to have a surfing trip, but you don’t want to miss what Bali can offer you.  I am sure you don’t want to surf 24 hours  right? In your free time and away from the waves to see the sights, enjoy the nature, biking, rafting, diving, attending temple ceremonies, spas, cultural activities, traditional health,  and maybe check out a nice restaurant or bar. Luckily, you’ve come to a place that has it all.

4.      You Can Surf  in Bali all Year Around Day and Night

When the dry season month from June to September is a high season and the busiest season of the year.  If you don’t want to be around so many people, you can come to Bali around low season, a rainy season.  Rainy season doesn’t mean rain all day,  At this season you can take advantage of all discounts on accommodations and more on the island because of less tourists.  This rainy season provides a great opportunity for surfers to take advantage of smaller crowds at breaks and cheaper rates for hotels, resorts and surf schools.  The positive fact that temperatures become noticeably cooler and the vegetation becomes more lush and beautiful.  During Bali’s rainy season, the winds change and open up surf spots on the Bali east coast.

5.      Bali Is the Best Place to Mingle With World Surfers

Almost everyone in Bali knows about surfing because many surfers come from all over the world.  The American Bob Koke, who surfed the waves at Kuta Beach, Bali in the mid to late 1930s.  Because of WW II, the surfing time open again  until the late 1960s and early 1970s, when traveling surfers began discovering surf spots of Bali, made especially famous.  They made  the classic surfing film Morning of the Earth by Albert Falzon.  Since then Bali is a famous.  Surfers discovered the island’s world-class breaks and peaceful atmosphere, surfing has grown into an institution on Bali island. This makes it a great place to meet other surfers, learn how to surf from qualified instructors and took advantage of more than 50 established surf spots already discovered and made accessible by Bali’s surfing destinations.

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6.      Bali Is A Cheap Place to Learn to Surf

 A well-established international surfing community and schools staffed by qualified, expert instructors of the island of Bali, It is without a doubt Bali is one of the best places to learn how to surf at the same time to enjoy the beautiful beaches.  Bali offers more than 50 of surf spots makes possible for the beginners to find a perfect spot to learn.

7.      Bali Is World Class Surf Break

The beautiful Bukit Peninsula of the around Jimbaran Bay area, between Nusa Dua and Kuta beach, there is a stunning and the best surf spot for every surfer.    It is pro-level waves like Uluwatu and Padang Padang, there are also great beginner waves like Padang Padang Right’s mellow beach break.

8.      Bali Is A Consistent Condition For Surfing

Bali  welcomes all surfers from beginners to experts.  There are around 60 surf spots in Bali you can explore.

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 Here are a few locations for you:

Medewi Beach

2-3hrs drive northwest along the coast from Kuta.

Description:
Very fun workable wave for beginners to intermediate surfers with very little barrel sections. Mostly sand bottom lefts and rights.

Best time:
Wet & dry season, early mornings are the best before the wind picks up and it gets blown out.

Best Swell Direction:

South

Best Size:
4-6ft

Best Winds:
Early morning and light
Offshore in N/NE
Cross offshore in NW & E

Crowd Factor:-
Usually mellow with a mix of international surfers.

Balian Beach

Balian is located about 30min before Medewi on the west coast. Once again, I recommend to leave as early as possible to avoid the heavy traffic.

Description:
Playful A-Frame that breaks in front of a river mouth. Long lefts with shorter rights. The occasional barrel sections, but mostly long rippable walls.

Best time:
Wet & dry season, early mornings are the best before the wind picks up and it gets blown out.

Best Swell Direction:
South

Best Size:
4-6ft

Best Winds:
Early morning and light
Offshore in NE
Cross offshore in N & E/SE

Crowd Factor:
Usually mellow with a mix of international surfers.

Canggu Beach

Canggu is located just north of Seminyak and has 3 main breaks. It has become extremely popular.

All these waves can range from waist to head high for Intermediate surfers and head to double head high for Advance surfers only. Don't be fooled as these waves can really pack a punch if you're careful. The best tide is mid to high.

Best time:
Wet & dry season, early mornings are the best in the Dry season before the trade winds pick up and in the Wet season anytime as the winds are usually light.

Best Swell Direction:
South - South West

Best Size:
3-6ft

Best Winds:

Early mornings and light
Offshore in NE
Cross offshore in N & E

This place gets extremely busy during peak season and is usually filled with a mix of pro juniors, tourists and locals.