Bali has been a paradise for surfers for over 40 years with
its warm water, consistent swell and world-class waves. It has something for
surfers of all abilities from fun beach-breaks, long river mouth waves and
powerful reef breaks.
For getting the ultimate Bali surfing experience you need to
know the characteristics of the waves to find the ideal wave to suit your
ability. With that in mind, you will find 5 of the best waves for beginners in
Bali so you don’t have to worry about what break to head to when staying at our
surf camps
in Bali.
Kuta Beach
Kuta is by far the most beginner friendly wave in Bali, as
it’s rarely flat here and provides the perfect place to learn to surf. The
gentle waves and soft sand offer the perfect opportunity to hop to feet and
ride the white water to the beach. There are plenty of lifeguards on patrol in
case you do get into difficulty. Photo:
Canguu Beach
Canguu offers something for every beginner, throwing up
different types of waves depending on the tide. From slow walls to punchy
peaks, you can find a wave all to yourself along this stretch of sand not too
far from Seminyak with plenty of warungs to refuel at after your surf. Photo: Mondo Lifestyle Resort
Tuban Beach
(Airports)
You will probably see the waves as you descend into Ngurah
Rai International Airport, just a short distance south of Kuta. The waves here
are similar to Kuta but with less people, meaning more waves for you. It offers
fun left and right hand waves breaking over soft sand making it perfect for
beginners.
Seminyak
This beautiful white sand beach picks up more swell than the
beaches of Kuta and Tuban making it the perfect place to head if the main
beaches are really small. It offers longer rides than the other beaches and
also great places to enjoy a well-deserved Bintang after a day in the water
such as Ku De Ta and La Lucciola. Photo: Bali Green Surf School
Legian Beach
Kutas northern sister, Legian’s waves come in a wide variety,
similar to Kuta, with a sandy break and consistent one to three-feet waves. Low
tide tends to see the waves dump and closeout, so it’s best to head here on a
pushing tide. Similar to Tuban, it’s much quieter than the waves at Kuta making
for a great place to advance your wave riding skills.
Keep an eye out for our guide on Bali waves for intermediate
surfers coming soon.
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