Balian
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 12 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 10 km/h off | 0.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 12s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 13s SSW | 10 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 13s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 10 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 13s SSW | 3 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.8m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 2 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 8 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 3 km/h on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 12 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 13 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 14 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 11 NE off | 0.7m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 10 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 10 E off | 0.3m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 9 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 7 SE cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 11 S on | 0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 14 SSW on | 0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 14 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 11 SSW on | 0.7m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 11 S on | 0.8m |
| 5 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 9 SSE cross | 0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 12s | 7 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 9 ESE cross | 0.5m |
| 8 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE off | 0.3m |
| 9 PM | 1.6m | 1.4m SSW | 12s | 11 E off | 0.2m |
| 10 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 12 ENE off | 0.1m |
| 11 PM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 13 ENE off | 0.1m |
| 12 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 12s | 13 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 12s | 14 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 13s | 12 E off | 0.6m |
| 3 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 11 E off | 0.9m |
| 4 AM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 10 ENE off | 1.1m |
| 5 AM | 1.9m | 1.7m SSW | 13s | 10 ENE off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 10 ENE off | 1.1m |
About Balian
Balian Beach adalah sebuah permata tersembunyi yang tenang, terletak di pesisir barat Bali, di kawasan Tabanan. Berbeda dengan spot-spot terkenal di selatan seperti Canggu atau Uluwatu, Balian menawarkan pengalaman yang lebih santai, dengan nuansa lokal dan keramaian yang jauh lebih sedikit. Tempat ini sangat ideal bagi para peselancar yang ingin melepas diri dari hiruk-pikuk dan menikmati sesi yang konsisten di tengah alam yang dikelilingi pohon palem, sawah, dan muara Sungai Balian. Spot utama berupa A-frame yang pecah di atas dasar pasir dan batu, menghasilkan gelombang ke kiri maupun ke kanan. Cocok untuk semua level, meski bisa menjadi cukup menantang saat swell kuat. The Peak adalah A-frame yang berada tepat di depan sungai dan selalu menjadi titik dengan gelombang terbesar. Selama berabad-abad, air hujan dari pegunungan Bali mengalir ke sini, mengukir saluran air dalam yang mengarahkan swell langsung ke titik ini. Gelombang kanan adalah ola cepat berkualitas di lineup, namun mendayung kembali ke lineup bisa terasa berat di hari-hari dengan swell besar. Gelombang kiri pecah lebih lambat dan bisa menggulung dengan sempurna atau terasa lembek. Tidak jarang kamu berbelok ke kiri melewati bagian belakang pantai. Mudah untuk mendayung keluar jika kamu berhasil melewati seksinya karena ada air dalam di sisi barat sungai. Ketuts terletak di sisi barat sungai dan merupakan gelombang kanan cepat berperforma tinggi. Saat sedang bagus, selalu ada sekelompok ekspat natural foot berdedikasi yang tahu persis di mana harus duduk dan ombak mana yang harus diambil. Bisa sedikit terlalu cepat bagi goofy footer, dan pecahan di bagian dalam sangat keras di mana dasarnya dangkal dengan bebatuan yang bervariasi ukuran dan kedalamannya. Inside Left terletak di sisi timur sungai, di sebelah puncak A-frame. Ukurannya lebih kecil dari The Peak, lebih dekat ke pantai, dan populer di kalangan peselancar pemula. Di hari-hari dengan swell sangat besar ketika A-frame pecah luar biasa tinggi, Inside Left adalah pilihan yang tepat dan juga terlindungi sebagian dari angin pasat oleh l
Local knowledge
Muara sungai menghasilkan air keruh berwarna cokelat setelah hujan β visibilitas sangat buruk dan hiu banteng (bull shark) merupakan ancaman nyata di dekat saluran sungai, jadi hindari berselancar sendirian atau saat fajar/senja setelah hujan lebat. Ketuts di sisi barat pecah keras di atas bagian dalam yang dangkal dengan bebatuan berbagai ukuran dan kedalaman, dan aliran air sungai menciptakan arus kuat yang dapat menyeretmu ke lepas pantai atau menyapumu melintasi lineup. Dasar yang berpasir bercampur batu berarti terjatuh di The Peak atau Ketuts bisa membuatmu terseret di atas reef yang tidak rata, dan arus sungai membuat paddling balik ke luar terasa berat di hari-hari dengan swell besar.
Kendarai jalan pesisir melewati Tabanan menuju Balian; terdapat parkir di dekat warung dan homestay di atas pantai, lalu jalan kaki sebentar turun ke pasir. Untuk The Peak dan Inside Left, paddling keluar dari sisi timur sungai; untuk Ketuts, menyeberanglah ke sisi barat di mana terdapat air dalam di dekat sungai β gunakan saluran untuk keluar dengan mudah daripada menembus bagian dalam. Mampir minum kopi atau bir di salah satu warung di atas tebing dan amati kondisi dari atas terlebih dahulu, karena sandbar dan saluran berubah seiring aliran sungai.
Shortboard performa tinggi cocok untuk gelombang kanan The Peak dan wall Ketuts di hari-hari normal. Saat swell membesar, bawa step-up dengan panjang dan daya paddle lebih untuk menghadapi seksi-seksi yang cepat dan arus saat paddling kembali ke lineup.
moderate β be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Balian vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balian Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 11s | 11 off | Epic |
| 20 km away | 1.2m | 1.0m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
| 20 km away | 1.2m | 1.0m 11s | 6 off | Epic |
| 23 km away | 1.3m | 1.2m 11s | 12 off | Epic |
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Surf schools & local guides near Balian
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Pondok Pitaya Surf School
β 4.2Lalanglinggah, Br Pengasahan, Jl. Pantai Balian, Lalanglinggah, Kec. Selemadeg Bar., Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82162, Indonesia
The go-to surf base right on the beach at Balian, run out of the well-known Pondok Pitaya hotel. Mellow, low-key west-coast vibe with instructors who know this rivermouth break and can read the shifting sandbar and rips.
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Long-established as the main surf hub at Balian with a solid reputation among traveling surfers staying in the area.
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A consistently top-rated school on Bali's mellow west coast, Bali Da Waves is a great fit for anyone wanting patient, hands-on coaching in the relaxed Balian region. With a huge wall of glowing reviews, it's a safe bet for first-timers and progressing surfers alike.
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Surf Well Bali
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Surf Well Bali brings a friendly, supportive vibe to learning in the Balian area, focusing on getting you confident and standing up on your own waves. Ideal for beginners and intermediates looking to clean up their technique away from the busier crowds.
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Magic Surf School keeps things fun and approachable, making it a welcoming spot for first-timers and those still building confidence in the lineup. Expect a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere whether you book solo or with friends.
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Surf With Aldo || Surf School, Lessons & Photography Canggu
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Sano Surf Bali | Surf School in Kedungu
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Arya Surf school | Surf Lessons Bali with PROFESSIONAL SURF COACH by canggusurflessons.com
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With a focus on professional coaching, Arya Surf School caters to everyone from total beginners to intermediates and advanced surfers chasing real progression. A strong pick if you want serious, technique-driven guidance rather than just a one-off lesson.
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Set around the gentle waves of Kedungu Beach, Jambul Seasoul offers personal, soulful coaching that suits beginners and improvers alike. Perfect for those wanting a calmer, more local feel to their Bali surf experience.
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Surf Motel Camp & Surf School
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Combining a place to stay with daily lessons, Surf Motel Camp & Surf School is great for travelers who want to eat, sleep and surf in one easy package. Ideal for beginners and intermediates looking to make fast progress over a dedicated surf trip.
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Surfing in Bali
Full Bali surf guide βBali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing β 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.
βοΈGetting 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.
π΅Getting around
The default surfer transport is a scooter (110β150cc). 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 β many travellers come unstuck here.
π€οΈClimate & season
Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October β 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.