Bali is one of the best holiday destinations in the world. It is culturally rich and offers something for everyone. It is also home to some awesome waves. Detailed below are the main regions of Bali and what you can expect from the surf. All the breaks listed can be easily reached from most places in Bali by taxi relatively cheaply and most Balinese will know where they are.

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Kuta and Legian Kuta is the centre of activity in Bali. It has excellent restaurants, activities and shops. Ideal for younger people wanting to party.

Surf Information:
The best time of year to surf this area is during the dry season from the months of March to November. This is when the trade winds are blowing offshore. Kuta Beach is the main beach in Bali and is usually crowded but there are many banks to get a wave on.
Kuta Reef – a solid left that bowls through the inside
Kuta Beach Halfway, Jalan Padma,
Legian – a variety of beach breaks that often go off on high tide
Canggu – left and right reef breaks

Ketty Club Indah Beach
Hotel Bounty
Garden View Cottages
Melasti Beach Resort
Bali Mandira
Natour Kuta
Legian Beach Hotel
Bali Padma Hotel
La Walon
Hard Rock Beach Club
Legian Village Hotel
Bakung's Beach Cottages
Kuta Paradiso Hotel
Holiday Inn Resort Balihai
Bali Dynasty Resort
Ramada Bintang Bali
Villa Lumbung
Kartika Plaza Beach

Sanur
Sanur is the Kuta of the east side of Bali. It sprang up in the 80's as un upmarket area for resort accommodation. Sanur is laid back, tranquil with a good variety of restaurants and shops. It also has a good nine hole golf course.

Surf Information:
Best time of year for this side of Bali is from November to March with the trade winds offshore. There are two main reef breaks and a few beach breaks;
Sanur – a world class right reef break
Bali Hyatt – a right off the channel in front of the Hyatt
Other lesser know beach and reef breaks
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Alits Bungalow
Besakih Beach Resort
The Grand Bali Beach

Nusa Dua Nusa Dua is the most picturesque and upmarket accommodation in Bali.

Surf Information:
The best time for surf on this side of Bali is from November to March.
Sri Lanka – a hollow right that needs size and proper swell direction outside Nusa Dua.
Shifty – righthander that peaks about 1km offshore and has multi sections
Hotel Bualu
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel
Sheraton Laguna
Grand Hyatt Bali

Medewi
Located in West Bali this is home to a mellow righthander that works best in a 2 metre swell on mid to high tide. Just make sure your there early before the trade winds pick up.

Surf Information:
The break at Medewi is a long righthander that breaks over a sand and rock bottom. While it is a long ride it isn't as hollow as Padang Padang and other breaks. Early morning is the best time to surf this wave on the mid to high tide.

Medewi Beach Cottages

Greenballs
The Bali Cliff Resort is the only resort in this region, but is in close proximity to Nusa Dua, Bingin, Balangan, Uluwatu and Jimbaran Bay. It is one of the closest resorts to the surf breaks at Uluwatu.

Surf Information:
Uluwatu host some of the best surf spots in the world. They breakwell all year round and are for more advanced surfers.
Green Balls – good righthand reef break directly in front of the Bali Cliff Resort
Uluwatu – this world famous left is divided into three breaks;
1. The Peak – is a high tide, hollow, workable left
2. Race track – a mid-low tide screaming left barrel
3. Outside corner – a low tide wave that goes off over 8 foot
Padang Padang – an exceptionally hollow left
Bingin – a clean, fun left tube
Impossibles – a very fast, long left
Balangan – a long racy left that is good up to 10 foot
Airport Left and Rights – hollow waves near the end of the runway.
Nyang Nyang – a good right point just before Uluwatu.

Bali Cliff Resort

Bali Day Tours
When in Bali there are many day and half day tours that are well worth doing.

Full listing of trips available


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