Uluwatu
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 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 | 1.8 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 7 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 13s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 13s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.5 m | 2.4m 13s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.5 m | 2.4m 13s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.2m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 10 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 13 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 18 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 24 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.5m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 9 NE off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 10 ENE off | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 13 E off | 0.1m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 15 E off | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 16 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 11s | 17 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m 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 | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 15 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 13 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 13 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 14 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 15 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 14 ESE off | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 15 E off | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 15 E off | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 14 E off | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE off | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 11 E off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 9 E off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 7 ENE off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 7 NE off | 1.1m |
About Uluwatu
Ubicado en el extremo sur de Bali, en la impresionante península de Bukit, Uluwatu es uno de los destinos de surf más famosos del mundo. Conocido por sus potentes reef breaks, sus swells consistentes y sus imponentes acantilados de piedra caliza, Uluwatu atrae a surfistas de todos los rincones del planeta en busca de olas de clase mundial y sesiones inolvidables. A diferencia de muchas playas de Bali aptas para principiantes, Uluwatu es más adecuado para surfistas de nivel intermedio, avanzado y experto. La ola rompe sobre un arrecife de coral poco profundo y ofrece varias secciones diferenciadas, entre ellas The Peak, Racetracks, Temples, Outside Corner y The Bombie. Cada sección presenta desafíos distintos según el tamaño del swell, la marea y las condiciones del viento. Una de las razones por las que Uluwatu ha alcanzado un estatus legendario es su increíble consistencia. Gracias a su exposición a los swells generados en las profundidades del océano Índico, la ola funciona durante todo el año, aunque la temporada seca de abril a octubre ofrece, por lo general, las condiciones más limpias y el surf más fiable. Durante este período, los vientos offshore del este crean paredes largas y perfectamente moldeadas que, en el día correcto, pueden dar lugar a rides de varios cientos de metros. El paisaje es tan impresionante como el surf. Los surfistas acceden al lineup a través de una cueva única bajo acantilados imponentes, lo que crea una de las entradas más reconocibles de cualquier break del mundo. Sobre la ola, los visitantes pueden disfrutar de vistas panorámicas al océano, cafés y restaurantes en lo alto del acantilado, y el famoso templo de Uluwatu. El tamaño de las olas varía típicamente entre el hombro y bien por encima de la cabeza, pero durante los swells más grandes, Uluwatu puede producir olas que superan los 15 pies (4,5 metros). Las fuertes corrientes, el arrecife cortante y las secciones pesadas hacen que contar con experiencia real en el surf sea imprescindible antes de paddlear hacia afuera. Hoy en día, Uluwatu sigue siendo uno de los principales destinos de surf de Bali, combinando olas consistentes, paisajes tropicales y una vibrante cultura surfista. Ya sea que vayas en busca de tu mejor barrel, de largas paredes para hacer carving, o simplemente quieras vivir uno de los lugares más icónicos del surf, Uluwatu sigue ofreciendo algunas de las mejores olas de Indonesia.
Local knowledge
Arrecife de coral vivo afilado y poco profundo en toda su extensión, especialmente en la sección interior de Racetrack, donde se vuelve peligrosamente rasa con marea baja. Las fuertes corrientes que barren hacia la boca de la cueva y salen por el canal pueden arrastrarte rápidamente, y el lineup está genuinamente concurrido por surfistas de alto nivel, por lo que hacer un drop in supone un riesgo real de colisión. Hay erizos de mar y rocas alrededor de la cueva, y la entrada y salida por la cueva se vuelve impracticable con swell grande.
Aparca arriba, en la zona del templo y los warungs, y baja la larga escalinata hasta el acantilado, donde encontrarás warungs con almacenamiento de tablas y vistas a todas las secciones. Se entra y se sale por la cueva — sincroniza con los series, paddlea hacia afuera por el canal, y con swell grande o marea alta usa la cueva con cuidado, ya que la salida puede complicarse. En temporada alta hay traslados en bote desde el acantilado si la cueva está muy lavada.
Trae una shortboard de alto rendimiento para los días habituales de ola a la cabeza o por encima, y súbete a una semi-gun de 6'6"–7'0" cuando empiece a doblar el tamaño en Outside Corner. En días más pequeños y limpios, una step-down rápida funciona bien para los runners por el Peak y el Racetrack.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Uluwatu vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uluwatu Best now this spot | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 3 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 4 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
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Padang Padang Surf Camp
★ 4.6Jl. Labuan Sait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Long-running surf camp based near Padang Padang on the Bukit Peninsula, running guided sessions and surf-guide trips out to Uluwatu and the surrounding reef breaks. Caters to a committed crowd that wants to step up onto the Bukit's heavier waves with someone who knows the lineups and tides.
321 Google reviews
Well-established Bukit camp with a solid reputation for surf-guiding and coaching on the peninsula's reef breaks.
Rip Curl School of Surf
★ 4.5Hotel Prama Sanur Beach selatan Sanur, Jl. Cemara, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80228, Indonesia
Bali's biggest brand-backed surf school, with operations across the island; for the Bukit they typically progress students from beginner beach breaks before guiding stronger surfers toward reef spots like Uluwatu. Professional, organised setup popular with travellers wanting a structured pathway.
145 Google reviews
Long-established, internationally recognised school known for certified instructors and structured progression.
Pro Surf School Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Established Bali surf school running lessons and coaching, with guiding and intermediate-to-advanced coaching trips toward the Bukit reefs including Uluwatu. Good fit for surfers who already stand up and want to learn to read reef waves and positioning.
224 Google reviews
Well-regarded, established school with ISA/certified instructors and consistently strong reviews.
Uluwatu Surf School
★ 5.0Jl. Dauh Rurung, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Denpasar, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Locally focused operation working right around the Uluwatu and Bukit reef breaks, leaning on local knowledge of tides, swell direction and the cave entry/exit. Best for confident surfers who want a local guide rather than first-timers.
39 Google reviews
Known locally for hands-on guiding by surfers familiar with the Uluwatu lineup.
Bali Green Surf School
★ 4.9Jl. Drupadi II No.9, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A Bukit-based outfit that runs sessions around Uluwatu and the surrounding cliffs, with local instructors who know the reef and the tides at Padang Padang and Bingin. Good for confident surfers wanting a guide who can read Uluwatu's sections rather than hand-holding from scratch.
138 Google reviews
Well-regarded among Bukit regulars for knowledgeable local guides who surf the reefs daily.
Naruki Surf School
★ 4.7Jl. Benesari No.6, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Long-running surf school operating out of the Bingin/Uluwatu area, popular with travellers staying on the Bukit. They offer guided surf trips and coaching, with local instructors who can take you out to the reef breaks once you're past the beginner stage.
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Long-established on the Bukit with a loyal following and strong word-of-mouth reputation.
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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.