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
Localizada na ponta sul de Bali, na deslumbrante Península de Bukit, Uluwatu é um dos destinos de surf mais famosos do mundo. Conhecida por seus poderosos reef breaks, swells consistentes e dramáticas falésias de calcário, Uluwatu atrai surfistas de todos os cantos do globo em busca de ondas de classe mundial e sessões inesquecíveis. Diferente de muitas praias amigáveis para iniciantes em Bali, Uluwatu é mais adequada para surfistas intermediários, avançados e experientes. A onda quebra sobre um raso recife de coral e oferece várias seções distintas, incluindo The Peak, Racetracks, Temples, Outside Corner e The Bombie. Cada seção apresenta desafios diferentes dependendo do tamanho do swell, da maré e das condições do vento. Uma das razões pelas quais Uluwatu conquistou status lendário é sua incrível consistência. Graças à sua exposição a swells gerados nas profundezas do Oceano Índico, a onda funciona durante todo o ano, embora a estação seca de abril a outubro geralmente ofereça as condições mais limpas e o surf mais confiável. Durante esse período, ventos offshores de leste criam longas paredes perfeitamente moldadas que podem oferecer rides de várias centenas de metros no dia certo. A paisagem é tão impressionante quanto o surf. Os surfistas acessam o lineup através de uma caverna única sob falésias imponentes, criando uma das entradas mais reconhecíveis para qualquer surf break no mundo. Acima da onda, os visitantes podem desfrutar de vistas panorâmicas do oceano, cafés à beira do penhasco, restaurantes e o famoso Templo de Uluwatu. Os tamanhos das ondas geralmente variam de altura de ombro a bem acima da cabeça, mas durante grandes swells, Uluwatu pode produzir ondas que excedem 15 pés (4,5 metros). Correntes fortes, recifes afiados e seções pesadas significam que a experiência adequada de surf é essencial antes de entrar na água. Hoje, Uluwatu continua a ser um dos principais destinos de surf de Bali, combinando ondas consistentes, paisagens tropicais e uma vibrante cultura do surf. Se você está em busca do seu melhor barrel, procurando longas paredes de carving ou simplesmente experimentando um dos locais mais icônicos do surf, Uluwatu continua a oferecer algumas das melhores experiências de surf na Indonésia.
Local knowledge
Recife de coral vivo afiado e raso ao longo de toda a extensão, especialmente na seção interna de Racetrack, onde fica perigosamente fino na maré baixa. Correntes fortes que varrem em direção à entrada da caverna e para fora do canal podem arrastá-lo rapidamente, e o lineup está genuinamente lotado com surfistas de alto nível, então entrar na onda é um verdadeiro risco de colisão. Ouriços-do-mar e pedras ao redor da caverna, e a entrada/saída da caverna se torna difícil em um grande swell.
Estacione no topo, na área do templo/warung, e desça a longa escadaria até o penhasco, onde há warungs com armazenamento de pranchas e uma vista de cada seção. Você entra e sai pela caverna — sincronize com as séries, reme pelo canal e, em swells maiores ou marés mais altas, use a caverna com sabedoria, pois a saída pode ficar complicada. Barcos de transporte operam a partir do penhasco na alta temporada se a caverna estiver lavando.
Traga uma prancha de shortboard de alto desempenho para os dias típicos de altura de cabeça a acima da cabeça, e aumente para uma semi-gun de 6'6" a 7'0" assim que as ondas ficarem duplas acima da cabeça em Outside Corner. Em dias menores e mais limpos, uma prancha pequena e rápida funciona bem para os runners através do Peak e 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.