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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 7 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 10 ENE off | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 1.8m SSW | 13s | 9 E off | 0.7m |
About Balian
A Praia de Balian é uma joia tranquila localizada na costa oeste de Bali, na região de Tabanan. Ao contrário dos spots mais famosos do sul, como Canggu ou Uluwatu, Balian oferece uma experiência mais relaxada, com uma vibração local e menos aglomerações. É ideal para surfistas que buscam escapar do caos e desfrutar de sessões consistentes em um ambiente natural cercado por palmeiras, arrozais e a foz do rio Balian. O spot principal é um A-frame que quebra sobre um fundo de areia e rochas, gerando ondas para a esquerda e para a direita. É adequado para todos os níveis, embora possa se tornar desafiador em dias de swell forte. The Peak é um A-frame localizado diretamente em frente ao rio e sempre é o lugar mais grande. Durante séculos, a água da chuva das montanhas de Bali tem corrido aqui, formando um canal de água profunda que canaliza o swell diretamente para cá. O lado direito é uma onda rápida de qualidade na linha, mas pode ser difícil remar de volta para a linha nos dias mais importantes. A esquerda quebra mais lentamente e pode ser perfeita ou suave. Não é incomum girar à esquerda pela parte de trás da praia. Rema facilmente se você fizer a seção, pois há água profunda no lado ocidental do rio. Ketuts está localizado no lado ocidental do rio e é um rápido direito de alto desempenho. Quando está bom, sempre há uma equipe de expatriados de pés naturais dedicados que sabem exatamente onde se posicionar e qual onda pegar. Pode ser um pouco rápido para os pés tortos e as quebras são muito pesadas por dentro, que é raso com rochas de tamanhos e profundidades variáveis. Inside Left está localizado no lado leste do rio, ao lado do pico do A-frame. É menor que o pico, mais próximo da costa e popular entre os surfistas novatos. Em dias muito grandes, quando o A-frame está quebrando as nuvens, o Inside Left é o lugar certo e também está parcialmente protegido dos ventos alísios.
Local knowledge
A foz do rio significa água turva e marrom após a chuva — a visibilidade é ruim e tubarões touros são uma consideração real perto do canal, então evite surfar sozinho ou ao amanhecer/anoitecer após chuvas fortes. Ketuts, no lado oeste, quebra pesado sobre um fundo raso de rochas de tamanhos e profundidades variadas, e a saída do rio cria correntes fortes que podem te arrastar para o mar ou varrer você pela linha. Rochas misturadas com areia no fundo significam que uma queda no The Peak ou Ketuts pode te colocar sobre um recife irregular, e a corrente do rio torna a remada de volta para fora difícil em dias maiores.
Dirija pela estrada costeira através de Tabanan até Balian; há estacionamento perto dos warungs e homestays acima da praia, e uma curta caminhada até a areia. Para The Peak e Inside Left, reme para fora no lado leste do rio; para Ketuts, cruze para o lado oeste onde há água profunda perto do rio — use o canal para sair facilmente em vez de passar pela parte interna.
Uma prancha de performance funciona para o lado direito do The Peak e a parede de alto desempenho do Ketuts em dias normais. Em swells maiores, traga uma prancha um pouco maior com mais comprimento e potência de remada para lidar com as seções rápidas e a corrente de volta para a linha.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Balian vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balian Best now this spot | 1.4m | 1.3m 11s | 10 off | Epic |
| 20 km away | 1.1m | 1.0m 12s | 0 off | Epic |
| 20 km away | 1.1m | 1.0m 12s | 0 off | Epic |
| 23 km away | 1.3m | 1.2m 11s | 0 off | Epic |
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Surf schools & local guides near Balian
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Pondok Pitaya Surf School
★ 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.
Bali Da Waves Surf school
★ 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
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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Surfing School I Surf lessons Canggu Bali by Sea N Surf Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Sea N Surf Bali offers structured lessons for surfers finding their feet in Bali's waves, blending easygoing coaching with plenty of in-water practice. A solid choice for newcomers and improvers wanting steady, friendly guidance.
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Magic surf school Bali ( surf lesson canggu)
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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
★ 5.0Big Parking Lot, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Surf With Aldo pairs personable coaching with in-the-water photography, so you can level up your surfing and walk away with shots to prove it. Great for beginners and intermediates who want a memorable session and feedback they can actually see.
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Sano Surf Bali | Surf School in Kedungu
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Kedungu, Belalang, Kec. Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
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Arya Surf school | Surf Lessons Bali with PROFESSIONAL SURF COACH by canggusurflessons.com
★ 5.0Echo beach at arya surf school. At RIVERMOUTH BEACH bar. Just ask ARYA on the beach, Jl. Pantai Pererenan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
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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★ 5.0Jl. Munduk Kedungu, Pererenan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
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Surf Lessons in Bali , Kedungu Beach with Jambul Seasoul
★ 5.0pantai kedungu jalan pantai kedungu Kedungu, Belalang, Kec. Kediri, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia
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
★ 5.0Echo beach, Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan Gg. Surf No.1, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
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 →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.