Nusa Dua
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 8 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 10 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.6m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 24 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.4m 13s SSW | 22 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 10 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 13 E off | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 15 E cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 16 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 17 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 2 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 17 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 15 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 15 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 15 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 13 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 14 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 15 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 14 ESE cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 15 E cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 15 E cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 14 E cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 11 E cross | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 9 E cross | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 7 ENE off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 7 NE off | 1.1m |
| 7 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 6 NE off | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 8 ENE off | 0.8m |
About Nusa Dua
Nusa Dua, en el sureste de Bali, es conocida por sus resorts de lujo y sus playas tranquilas… pero también alberga una de las olas más potentes y consistentes de la isla. El reef break de Nusa Dua es un spot de clase mundial que capta grandes swells del sur y ofrece secciones largas, rápidas y poderosas. Al estar más resguardado y orientado al este, funciona mejor durante la temporada de lluvias, cuando en muchos otros spots el viento sopla onshore. Es ideal para surfistas de nivel intermedio-avanzado y avanzado, ya que la ola es intensa, rompe lejos de la orilla y el acceso es en barco.
Local knowledge
Arrecife de coral vivo, poco profundo y afilado, situado bien lejos de la orilla, con corrientes fuertes que se desplazan a lo largo del arrecife y te alejan del pico — es fácil ser arrastrado por la línea o hacia el fondo cuando hay swell. Estás muy lejos de la playa, así que un leash roto o una tabla partida en un día grande te deja en una situación complicada; los erizos de mar son habituales en las zonas poco profundas sobre el arrecife interior.
Acceso únicamente en barco — organiza una outrigger o jukung desde la playa junto a los resorts de Nusa Dua o la zona de Geger, ya que la distancia y las corrientes hacen que el paddling directo no sea fiable. Pide al barquero que te deje cerca de la zona de takeoff y mantenlo cerca esperando; la entrada y salida se hacen desde el barco en el canal, no desde las rocas ni desde la arena.
Trae tu shortboard habitual para los días de olas más pequeñas y con pegada, pero sube a una semi-gun de 6'6"–7'0" cuando esté overhead y con fuerza — esta ola es rápida y potente, y necesitarás la velocidad de paddle y el drive para hacer las secciones. Con un gran swell de temporada este, una gun de verdad no es ningún exceso.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Nusa Dua vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nusa Dua Best now this spot | 1.7m | 1.5m 11s | 10 off | Epic |
| 3 km away | 1.7m | 1.5m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 8 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
| 10 km away | 1.3m | 1.2m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
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Surf schools & local guides near Nusa Dua
Learn or level up with established local instructors.
Walkus Surf School Nusa Dua Bali
★ 5.0Nusa Dua Beach, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Set near Nusa Dua, this well-loved school teaches on the area's clean reef and beach waves, with the quieter, upscale side of Bali as a backdrop. A reliable pick for beginners and intermediates looking for attentive coaching.
308 Google reviews
Raja Surf Lesson Nua Dua, Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Peminge, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Tucked near the gentle, forgiving breaks of Nusa Dua, Raja Surf Lesson is a great spot to catch your first waves or sharpen your turns in mellow conditions. Friendly coaching makes it especially welcoming for newcomers and improvers alike.
84 Google reviews
Surfing lesson nusa dua bali
★ 5.0654W+Q5R, Jl. Taman Giri, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Set along the calm, beginner-friendly waves of Nusa Dua, this school keeps things simple and approachable for anyone wanting to learn or build confidence in the water. Ideal for first-timers and surfers still finding their footing.
77 Google reviews
RunningFish Bali surf School
★ 5.0Pantai Sawangan( at Warung Nelayan, Jl. Nusa Dua, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
RunningFish brings an easygoing, playful vibe to the soft Nusa Dua breaks, perfect for paddling out for the first time or refining your basics. A solid choice for beginners and intermediate surfers chasing relaxed, friendly sessions.
77 Google reviews
Ombak Ombak Surf School
★ 5.0Jl. Pura Geger, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80362, Indonesia
Named for the rolling waves themselves, Ombak Ombak sits beside the mellow Nusa Dua surf and offers laid-back lessons for those just getting started or working toward steadier rides. Welcoming for beginners and improvers.
59 Google reviews
Surfing nusadua - Surf school & Surf guide
★ 5.0Gg. Bambu, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Part surf school, part guiding service, this Nusa Dua outfit can get you up and riding the gentle whitewater or steer you toward the right peaks once you've found your feet. A flexible pick for learners and surfers wanting a little local know-how.
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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.