Yeh Leh surf

Yeh Leh

Intermediate
River mouth · Moderate · Best: May–October · All tides
Working best in Bali now Canggu Epic · 1.7m @ 11s View →
Conditions right now
Epic
Wave
1.3m
Swell
1.2m
12s · SSW
Period
12s
Wind
7 km/h
ESE · gust 16
Cross-shore
Water
28°C
Air
23°C

Surf report

Tide rising · High 6:00 AM 0.8m
Time Surf Swell Wind Tide
6 AM 1.3 m
1.1m 12s SSW
9 km/h cross
0.8m
9 AM 1.2 m
1.1m 12s SSW
14 km/h on
0.5m
12 PM 1.2 m
1.0m 12s SSW
15 km/h on
-0.0m
3 PM 1.3 m
1.0m 12s SSW
21 km/h on
-0.2m
6 PM 1.3 m
1.0m 11s S
16 km/h on
0.2m
Best session today
6 AM–8 AM
Cross-shore 1.1m swell @ 12s

Next 24 hours

Wave Swell
0.0 1.0 2.0 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Wind

Speed Gusts (km/h)
0 25 50 12 AM3 AM6 AM9 AM12 PM3 PM6 PM9 PM

Tide

High 6:00 AM · 0.8m Low 2:00 PM · -0.2m High 9:00 PM · 0.5m Low 2:00 AM · 0.2m
H 6 AM L 2 PM H 9 PM L 2 AM H 8 AM L 3 PM H 9 PM 12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM

7-day outlook

Best days
Mon, Aug 24
1.2–1.3m
Tue, Aug 25
1.1–1.2m
Wed, Aug 26
1.0–1.1m
Thu, Aug 27
1.0–1.1m
Fri, Aug 28 Best
1.2–1.5m
Sat, Aug 29
1.2–1.4m
Sun, Aug 30
1.1–1.2m

Hourly detail

Show next 24h
Time Wave Swell Period Wind Tide
12 AM 1.3m 1.2m SSW 12s 7 ESE cross 0.3m
1 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 7 ESE cross 0.4m
2 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 6 ESE cross 0.4m
3 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 6 ESE cross 0.5m
4 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 6 ESE cross 0.6m
5 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 7 ESE cross 0.7m
6 AM 1.3m 1.1m SSW 12s 9 ESE cross 0.8m
7 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 11 SE cross 0.7m
8 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 12 SE on 0.7m
9 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 14 SE on 0.5m
10 AM 1.2m 1.1m SSW 12s 14 SSE on 0.3m
11 AM 1.2m 1.0m SSW 12s 15 S on 0.1m
12 PM 1.2m 1.0m SSW 12s 15 S on -0.0m
1 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 17 S on -0.2m
2 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 18 S on -0.2m
3 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 21 S on -0.2m
4 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 12s 20 SSE on -0.1m
5 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSW 11s 19 SSE on 0.1m
6 PM 1.3m 1.0m S 11s 16 SE on 0.2m
7 PM 1.3m 1.0m S 10s 15 SE on 0.4m
8 PM 1.3m 1.0m SSE 9s 15 SE on 0.5m
9 PM 1.2m 1.0m SSE 9s 13 SE on 0.5m
10 PM 1.2m 1.0m SSE 9s 12 ESE on 0.5m
11 PM 1.2m 1.0m SSE 9s 12 SE on 0.4m

About Yeh Leh

Yeh Leh is a river mouth break on Bali's remote west coast that shapes surprisingly consistent peaks when conditions align. Sandbanks formed by the river mouth create shifting lefts and rights, giving intermediates an unpredictable but rewarding session. The isolated location means crowds are rarely an issue, but it also means you'll want to come prepared. Swell, tide and sand all play a role, so patience pays off here.

Local knowledge

Hazards

The river mouth pushes a strong outgoing current that can sweep you along the shore and off the sandbanks — read it before paddling out and don't fight it directly. After rain the river carries debris, murky water and the occasional jellyfish bloom; avoid it for 24–48 hours after heavy downpours. Shallow, shifting sandbars mean the bottom can be closer than you think on a low-tide closeout, and submerged river rocks lurk near the mouth itself.

Getting there

Yeh Leh sits on Bali's far west coast — take the main road through Negara toward Gilimanuk and turn off toward the coast near Yeh Leh village; the track to the beach is rough dirt so a scooter or 4WD is advisable. Park near the tree line and walk a short distance to the river mouth — there are no formal warungs here, so bring water and snacks. Entry is easiest by timing the river current: paddle across the mouth on an incoming or slack tide to reach the peaks, and exit the same way or walk back along the beach.

Board

A versatile shortboard or a small-wave groveller (fish or hybrid) works well on the typical waist-to-head-high days when the banks are firing. If a solid swell pushes overhead-plus, step up to a slightly longer, fuller board — the shifting peaks reward volume and paddle power over pure performance.

Localism

mellow — relaxed vibe.

Where to go now

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Surfing in Bali

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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.