Padang Padang
ExpertSurf report
| 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 cross | 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 cross | -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 cross | 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 |
Next 24 hours
Wind
Tide
7-day outlook
Best days Hourly detail
Show next 24h Hide
| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 8 E off | 1.0m |
| 6 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.9m |
| 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 cross | 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 cross | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 15 E cross | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 15 E cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 14 E cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 13s | 13 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 11 E cross | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 13s | 9 E cross | 1.1m |
About Padang Padang
Padang Padang est l'un des spots de surf les plus célèbres de Bali, considéré par beaucoup comme le "Pipeline" de l'Indonésie. Cette puissante gauche tubulaire se brise avec perfection sur le récif, offrant une vague courte, intense et très technique. C'est une vague pour les surfeurs experts, avec un take-off difficile et une section de barrel profonde et rapide. Padang Padang est situé sur la péninsule de Bukit, et il a également une deuxième zone — Padang Padang Right — qui est plus douce et adaptée aux débutants ou aux longboarders, faisant de cet endroit un double bijou pour les surfeurs de différents niveaux, selon le pic. Padang Padang se compose de 2 points de surf distincts : le pic principal et la brèche intérieure à Padang Padang appelée Baby Padang ou le Padang right.
Local knowledge
C'est une vague sérieuse — une lourde gauche tubulaire sur un récif corallien très peu profond et tranchant, avec le take-off et la section intérieure se brisant à peine dans suffisamment d'eau à marée basse, donc les wipeouts signifient un contact avec le récif et le spot a vu des planches cassées, des coupures de récif et pire. Sur n'importe quel swell de taille, il y a un fort courant qui pousse à travers le canal que vous devez lire pour rester positionné, et le lineup se remplit de surfeurs d'élite (et d'un cirque de photographes dans le canal) quand ça fonctionne. Des oursins se cachent dans les eaux peu profondes du récif près de l'entrée de la grotte, alors faites attention où vous mettez les pieds.
Garez-vous en haut près des warungs et payez le petit droit d'entrée, puis descendez le long escalier à travers la falaise et passez à travers la grotte rocheuse qui s'ouvre sur la plage. Depuis le sable, chronométrez votre sortie à travers l'ouverture dans les rochers à l'intérieur entre les séries — c'est beaucoup plus facile avec le courant du canal — et utilisez ce même canal pour revenir ; par jour de grosse houle, les rochers à l'entrée sont impitoyables. De nombreux warungs et locations en haut pour des rafraîchissements et un point de vue pour observer le lineup avant de vous engager.
Lors des petites journées, un shortboard bien affûté et bien profilé ou un bon thruster de performance fonctionne pour passer sous le lip. Une fois que ça passe à hauteur de tête et plus, apportez un step-up resserré ou une vraie planche à barrel avec un peu plus de vitesse de pagaie pour le take-off raide et aspirant — ce n'est pas une vague sur laquelle il faut être sous-armé.
heavy — respect the lineup, locals first.
Where to go now
Padang Padang vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Padang Padang Best now this spot | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.8m | 1.6m 11s | 8 off | Epic |
Community photos
Shots from surfers at Padang Padang. Got one? Share it below.
Nearest spots
Closest breaks to Padang PadangWhere to stay near Padang Padang
Top-rated places around this surf zone — budget to luxury.
Budget 
Mid-range Holiday Inn Express Baruna Bali By IHG
Luxury 
Budget Townhouse Oak Su's Cottage Near Legian Beach
Mid-range The Vira Bali Boutique Hotel and Suite
Luxury We may earn a commission from bookings made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
Surf schools & local guides near Padang Padang
Learn or level up with established local instructors.
Froggy Surf School Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
A hugely popular fixture near the Bukit's famous Padang Padang, Froggy has the experience and crowd-pleasing reputation to take you from your very first pop-up to confident lineups. Suits everyone from total beginners to surfers ready to step up to stronger waves.
876 Google reviews
WALKUS SURF SCHOOL ULUWATU
★ 5.0Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Based around the legendary Uluwatu and Padang Padang area, Walkus is well placed to coach you from the basics through to handling the Bukit's punchier reef breaks. A strong option for beginners, improvers, and surfers chasing serious progression.
856 Google reviews
Moana Surf School
★ 5.0Kec, Jl. Labuansait No.10b, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
With an ocean-loving name and a home near Padang Padang, Moana offers approachable lessons that ease you into Bali's waves and help you build toward the area's more exciting peaks. Good for beginners through intermediate surfers, with room to push further.
346 Google reviews
Color of Life Surf School
★ 5.0thomas beach, Pecatu, South Kuta, Uluwatu, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Color of Life keeps a warm, soulful feel near the Padang Padang surf, guiding you from the gentle inside whitewater up to cleaner outside waves. A welcoming spot for beginners and intermediate surfers finding their rhythm.
247 Google reviews
Hawaii Surf Bali ┃Surf School in Uluwatu
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
With island-surf spirit baked into the name, Hawaii Surf Bali sits in the heart of the Uluwatu zone and can take you from first paddles toward the Bukit's renowned reefs. Suits beginners through to surfers eyeing more advanced waves.
118 Google reviews
Makai Surf Bali - Surf School in Uluwatu
★ 5.0Jl. Suara Ombak No.2, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Makai — 'toward the sea' — points you straight at the Uluwatu lineups, offering lessons that grow with you from the basics to the area's heavier reef breaks. A great fit for learners and improvers ready to chase bigger goals.
113 Google reviews
Surf camps & retreats
Stay at a surf camp near Padang Padang
All-inclusive surf camps, coaching weeks and retreats — meals, lessons and accommodation sorted. Compare 1,500+ verified camps with reviews and instant booking.
- ✓ Free cancellation options
- ✓ Best price guarantee
- ✓ All levels, beginner to pro
We may earn a commission from bookings made through this link, at no extra cost to you.
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.