Legian
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 7 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.6m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 11 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 19 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 10s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 9s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 8s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 8s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 14s SSW | 11 km/h cross | -0.2m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.3m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 5 E cross | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | 0.5m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 6 E off | 0.6m |
| 5 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 7 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 7 NE off | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 8 NE off | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 8 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 9 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 10 E off | 0.5m |
| 10 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 11s | 12 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 11 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 21 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 1 PM | 1.9m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 23 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 2 PM | 1.9m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 22 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 21 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 4 PM | 1.9m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 20 SE cross | -0.1m |
| 5 PM | 1.9m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 19 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 16 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 12 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 11 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 10 E cross | 0.4m |
About Legian
Der Legian Beach liegt direkt nördlich von Kuta und teilt sich viel von dem gleichen einfachen, beach-break Charakter, was ihn zu einem weiteren idealen Spielplatz für Anfänger macht. Die Wellen sind an den meisten Tagen sanft und rollend, mit einem nachsichtigen Sandboden, der den Sturz abmildert. Der Strand ist etwas weniger hektisch als Kuta selbst, was neuen Surfern etwas mehr Platz im Wasser gibt. Eine entspannte lokale Surf-Szene und der einfache Zugang machen es zu einem zugänglichen Ort, um deine ersten Stunden auf dem Board zu sammeln.
Local knowledge
Der Shore Break kann bei größeren Swells härter zuschlagen, als es aussieht, und Anfänger überraschen — beobachte immer ein paar Sets, bevor du hinaus paddelst. Strömungen bilden sich zwischen Sandbänken und verschieben sich mit der Gezeiten, also sei dir deiner Position zum Strand bewusst; wenn du gefangen bist, paddel quer zur Strömung, anstatt dagegen anzukämpfen. Viel Verkehr von Booten und Jetskis ist entlang dieses Küstenabschnitts unterwegs, insbesondere morgens, also sei wachsam, wenn du über den Break paddelst.
Der Legian Beach ist leicht von der Innenstadt Seminyaks oder Kutas aus zu erreichen — nimm die Jalan Legian nach Norden und folge den Gang (Gasse) Schildern bis zum Strand; kostenpflichtige Parkplätze sind am Straßenrand oder bei nahegelegenen Warungs verfügbar. Kein Boot erforderlich; gehe einfach zur Wasserlinie und paddel direkt durch den sandigen Shore Break hinaus. Der Strand hat mehrere Ein- und Ausstiegspunkte entlang seiner Länge, und Surfschulstände und Warungs direkt am Sand machen es einfach, sich zu orientieren.
Ein großes, dickes Schaum-Softboard (9–10 ft) oder ein Longboard ist ideal zum Lernen hier, da es dich stabil auf den sanften, rollenden Wellen hält. Wenn du die Anfänger-Stufe hinter dir gelassen hast, kommt ein Mid-Length- oder Mini-Mal mit den typischen 1–3 ft Bedingungen gut zurecht; kümmere dich nur um etwas Kürzeres, wenn ein solider Swell die Wellenhöhe auf kopfhoch oder mehr bringt.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Legian vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legian Best now this spot | 2.0m | 1.9m 12s | 5 cross | Epic |
| 0 km away | 2.0m | 1.9m 12s | 5 cross | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.8m | 1.7m 12s | 5 cross | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.0m | 1.9m 12s | 5 cross | Epic |
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Surfing in Bali
Full Bali surf guide →Bali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing — the island that put the archipelago on the world surf map back in the early 1970s, and still the easiest place on earth to fall in love with riding waves in the tropics. It packs an absurd density of quality breaks into a small island: machine-perfect reef barrels on the Bukit Peninsula, mellow beach breaks on the west coast, and a Bali Sea wave or two over on the east.
✈️Getting there
Bali is the simplest surf destination in Indonesia to reach. Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar handles direct flights from across Asia and Australia, plus connections worldwide via Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha and beyond. From Australia it's a short hop from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane.
🛵Getting around
The default surfer transport is a scooter (110–150cc). It's cheap, easy to rent daily or monthly, and lets you slip down narrow Bukit lanes and beat the traffic. Bring or rent a board rack/strap. Wear a helmet, ride sober, and know that traffic is chaotic and Bali's road-accident rate is high — many travellers come unstuck here.
🌤️Climate & season
Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October — sunny, lower humidity, and the prime surf window for the south and west coasts, with consistent groundswell and clean morning offshore winds. This is peak season; expect crowds and book ahead.