Surfing
Surf breaks, swell reports, contests and surf shops.
Billabong Rote Surfing Open Starts Next Week
Great news for the surfing fraternity and those lovers of watching surfing and related events with the Rote Open 2011 presented by Billabong just a few days away.
Family Fun in Bali
Bali is totally geared towards families and family travel . Nothing could be better on a holiday than doing things together as a family.
Bali surfing camp offers foolproof holidays for all skill levels
I grew up just a few miles from Huntington Beach, California, and most of my friends surfed that legendary beach as often as they could.
Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia
Indonesia’s hottest junior surfers will be joined by a truly international field of the world’s best junior’s to put on a display of hi-fi surfing from June 18-22 at Bali’s most popular lava bottomed…
Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia
Billabong has released the official dates for the Pro Junior Series in Bali for 2008 , announcing a return to the prime locations of Keramas , Kuta Reef and Canggu for the three event circuit.
Beginning surfers in Bali
Surf shops in Kuta offer an array of surfboards ranging from brand new Al Merrick to beaten up boards that have gone brown in the sun.
Surfing in Bali: December 21st 2007
Wet season in Bali means Nusa Dua, Sanur Reef, Serangan and Keramas are the go to places for surfing.
Surf report for Bali: December 4th 2007
Surfing in the month of December is not something most surfers look forward to. Plastic in the water, cloudy skies and most of the good Bukit breaks not operating at their best due to wind…
Bali surf conditions November 15th 2007
Wet season is here in Bali and the surfers have to adjust to surfing the eastern side of the south coast.
Surfing in the Mentawai Islands Indonesia
Indonesia and Hawaii are the 2 best locations in the world for surfing , with a combination of big waves, variation of conditions and miles of coastline.
Bali surf conditions: Saturday September 15th 2007
Looking a swell chart for Bali we can see a nice size swell on its way in. Over the weekend Uluwatu will be enjoying a steady 7.5ft swell height , at 13-14 second intervals .
Bali surfing: Sept 4th 2007
The surfing season in Bali continues with its highs and lows. Right now the swell is average, slackening off over the next few days and looking good for Sunday & Monday.
Bali surfer wins Quiksilver event at Lakey Peak Sumbawa
Local Balinese surfers are reaping the benefits of the well organized and well marketed ISC (Indonesian Surfing Championship).
Padang Padang: Rip Curl Cup on July 26th 2007
The Rip Curl Cup will kick off tomorrow, July 26th 2007. Recent swell conditions meant organizers had no choice but to 'strike while the iron's hot'.
Bali surf pumping today
Surfers in Bali got their money's worth today, with strong swell, big waves and sunny conditions.
Rip Curl Cup Trial at Padang-Padang
Tim Hain of ISC (Indonesian Surfing Championship) sent us an update on how things are going this season.
Great swell in Bali right now
July is high season as far as the surfing community is concerned. At this time of year Bali gets mainly dry sunny days with little rain, decent swell coming from the SW and offshore winds on the…
Williams Defeats Dorrington in All Aussie Surfing Final
Australian Madison Willliams has won the Billabong Pro Junior Series at Kuta Reef. The event climaxed Sunday and surfers enjoyed perfect 1.5 meter waves at Kuta Reef.
Indonesians Challenge at Kuta Reef Bali
The Billabong Pro Junior Event 2 - Kuta Reef Day 1 was underway today at Kuta Reef. My friend Tim Hain of ISC (Indonesian Surfing Championship) sent me the details on todays action.
Surfing in Bali: June 13th 2007
Bali is heading into the high season for surfing and one can tell the weather conditions are changing.
Bali Surf: June 6th 2007
Beautiful sunny weather here in Bali and there is surf. The guys from Baliwaves were out and about this morning and here is their impression: "Good morning crew, thanks for dropping by the baliwaves…
Billabong Pro Junior Series Indonesia
International Surfing Returns to Indonesia: Bali Shores Lures Worlds Best Juniors Thursday May 31st (Keramas, Bali, Indonesia); World professional surfing returned to Indonesia today with the first…
Big waves in Bali to continue
Bali and much of the south coast of Indonesia has been pounded by big waves recently, due to a combo of high winds and the lunar cycle.
Indonesian Surfing Championship Schedule
The surfing season has already begun and the ISC , (Indonesian Surfing Championship) is charging ahead with events.
Surf Aid: Helping eradicate malaria in the Mentawai's
Malaria is one of the world's biggest killers and one of the worst strains of malaria is prevalent in the Mentawai islands , off of Sumatra.
Surf movies for when you can't be in Bali
Bali's tourism industry owes a lot to surfing, after all it was the surf at Kuta Beach that first drew Aussies here in the 60's and 70's.
Morning of the Earth: Classic surf movie
Surfing is a huge part of Bali's attraction. Instead surfing's success in intertwined with the rise of tourism in Bali.
Indonesia: World's best surfing location
Surfers know the value they can get when coming to Bali, great waves, cheap food, friendly locals, warm weather, pretty girls and a laid back atmosphere.
Big waves expected in Bali / Java
According to the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, Bali and Java can expect big waves for the next few days.
Chocky's Place: Bingin Bali
As the dry season draws closer, surfers will be planning their trips to Bali. June/ July sees clear skies, cooler weather, and an offshore wind on the western Bukit , which is ideal for surfing.
Surfing going up market
A recent article in World Hum, talks about how the stock has risen in the surfing industry. Years ago surfing was reserved for beach bums and guys with too much time on their hands.
The surfing scene at Ketewel Bali
Ketewel is no Kuta Beach when it comes to beauty. This black sand beach is littered with driftwood and the remains of offerings. Tourist don't come to this beach to sunbathe, they come to surf.
New surf website in Bali
This afternoon I met up with Palu, the Aussie guy from Byron who has a surfboard factory on the Bukit. Palu specializes in big yellow sleds, for learners.
Surfing in Bali
'What's the surf like in Bali?' I hear all you stay at home Aussie surfers yelling. Yesterday down on Kuta Beach the weather conditions were great, not too much wind and sunny.
Swell forecast for Nusa Dua Bali
Wet season conditions here in Bali, and after strong storms, the eastern coastline is where you'll find most surfers. Nusa Dua right now is getting offshore winds, whcih are rather too strong.
Day after Christmas in Bali
Christmas Day passed without incident here in Bali. I spent the day at an internet cafe, while family and friends did their thing.
Swell coming Monday in Bali
People come to Bali from all over the world, just for the waves. This year we have dry season-like conditions in December!
Green Bali Bali
To get to Green Ball, you head up the hill onto the Bukit, from Bypass Ngurah Rai (heading to Nusa Dua), then at the 4 way intersection (Nusa Dua, Uluwatu, Balangan), turn left towards Nusa Dua.
Renting a Surf Board in Bali
Renting a surfboard in Bali isn't a hard thing to do. You can pretty find a surfboard for rent anywhere there is a coastline and some waves.
Guide to Padma area in Legian Bali
Last year I wrote about the beach / surfing break at Jl. Padma, in Legian. For beginning / intermediate surfers, who are tired of Kuta Beach / Halfway etc., but like the idea of being downtown, Padma…
Baliwaves: Helping Balinese orphans
BaliWaves is a surf website that has been around since 1999. They have started doing their bit to help Balinese orphans, so I thought I'd give them a plug.
Bingin Bali: What's there and who is it good for?
Bingin is one of the famous surfing breaks of the Bukit Peninsula . The short, fast barrel is a joyride for those who dare. Exactly waht is out there at Bingin and who is it good for?
Torrential rain & nice waves in Kuta Bali
Last night I awoke at around 2am to a blast from the past. Torrential rain hammered the roof and its was great to hear. Today my garden nicely watered, the hot sun already.
Balian: Surf spot in West Bali
When people think of surf spots in west Bali, they think of Medewi. Earlier this week, passing through Soka Beach, Barrie, who is an experienced surfer, pointed out some okay places to surf.
South coast of Lombok: A taste of the unexplored
Lombok is only 30 minutes from Bali by plane, yet it is like stepping into a different era.
Surf conditions in Bali
Passing the beach today I saw it was pretty flat as far as surf. Also the wind seemed low which is good news for beginning surfers, who need smaller waves.
Bali Forum Thread for the week of October 23, 2006
Check out these topics currently being discussed on the Bali Forum at BootsnAll : Lisa and her boyfriend have their hearts set on a visit to Bali in January ...
Surfer Girl: Bali's own all girl surf shop
Surfer Girl is one of Bali's most well known shops. Located on Jl. Legian in Kuta, the shop offers bright, fun beach wear for ladies.
Mentawai Islands Sumatra: Best surf destination in the world
A Australian friend of mine, who is in the surfing industry in Bali, one told me that the 2 best surfing destinations in the world were Hawaii and the Mentawai islands , of the west coast of Sumatra.
Bali surfing news: Strong on shore winds today
My neighbour here in Seminyak is an Aussie guy named Julian. His wife is from Spain and the are both surfers.
Surfing in Bali
Surfing and Bali go together like a horse & carriage, meat & potatoes, Seminyak & benchongs. Here's a short guide to the whole affair.
Meeting up with Steve and ScottyCol in Kuta Bali
Tuesday afternoon I met up with Steve from Perth and Scotty Col also from Perth via Scotland. Sometimes I don't get any visitors and other times its rains.
Surf conditions in Bali : August 23rd 2006
Surf conditions were decent today on the Bukit, according to Bali Waves. Wind was ESE at 2-4 knots, water temp was 22C, and the clear blue skies led into a 30C type of afternoon.
Indonesia's Surf Time Magazine Holding the Third Annual Surf Time Awards
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 15 August, 2006 : Surf Time Magazine , the original Indo surf mag hold the 3rd Annual Surf Time Awards on the 17th of August 2006, celebrating Indonesian independence…
Bali surfing today on the Bukit
Nice surfing out on the Bukit today. Plenty of dudes carving up the face and doing all that stuff that surfers do. Here's what BaliWaves had to say about it.
Drowned surfer identified
A surfer who went missing, while surfing at Bingin on the Bukit Peninsula, has been found in West Bali.
Some nice waves in Bali right now
Checking out the wave conditions in Bali right now, I see this morning we had 2-4ft waves at Kuta & Middle Reef. Winds were ESE-SE by mid-morning.
Second Australian man feared drowned in Bali
A second Australian man is feared dead in Bali, a day after a fellow Aussie surfer drowned at Seminyak beach.
Bali surfer Rizal an entrepaneur
Bali local surfer Rizal Tanjung is known for ripping Padang Padang and other Butkit breaks to shreds.
Surfing: The peak season in Bali
July is the peak season for surfing in Bali . The SW coast, all the way from Medewi to Uluwatu enjoys offshore winds and decent swell.
New World Surf Record Set in Bali
In a rare spell of drop-in heaven rather than surf break hell, surfers in Bali have set a world record for the most people to ride a single wave.
Inaugural Jetski Championships: Seminyak, Bali
Jet skis are one machine that I have never tried out and I really should. They are extremely popular with young tourists and can be hired at most upmarket hotels.
Surfing news from Bali
Bali is a phenomenal surfing location. Easy to fly into, plenty of breaks, both sides of the island for each set of conditions, cheap accommodation, food, nightlife and friendly local ladies.
Surf Bali: May 9th 2006
Wave conditions in Bali today weren't the greatest, but according to Baliwaves , in the next 36-48 hours there will be swell hitting the island.
Interview with Ebong from Magic Wave
Magic Wave is a surf community newspaper that I published in Bali. Their office is located on the 2nd floor of the now deserted, Legian Arcade.
Padang Padang Bali
Bali has numerous surfing breaks, and as any good surfer will know, the best breaks are down on the Bukit .
Surfing season getting closer
Now that we are nearing the end of the wet season in Bali, surfers can move over to the west side of the island.
Trade winds changing in Bali
Trade winds are changing in Bali meaning the offshores winds, which are desirable for a good waves are here.
Surfing's Greatest Misadventures
Surfing editor Paul Diamond contacted me about a book called Surfing's Greatest Misadventures .
Stussy: Kuta Bali
Stussy shop is a surfer oriented shop, located at the bottom end of Jl. Legian in Kuta. They don't sell surf boards and leg ropes, just casual wear and accessories.
Kuta Beach Bali
Kuta Beach, the most famous beach in Indonesia. Today Kuta Beach was fairly quiet due to the cloudy weather.
Balinese artwork on surfboards in Kuta Bali
Surfboards are made from a foam 'blank' that is a roughly shaped white piece of material.
Bali surf conditions
This afternoon I interviewed Aussie surfboard maker Palu at his new shop on Poppies II in Kuta. The shop is opposite Taman Sari restaurant and features some of his new boards.
Palu surf report in Kuta Bali
Bali is a mecca for surfing and as surfboard manufacturer explained to me, we have 3 coasts to choose from, the west coast, the south coast and the east coast.
Bali surf report for tuesday Feb 7th 2006
The weather is great in Bali right now, but how about the waves? Custom surfboard manufacturer Palu just sent me this update.
The Depot : Jl. Kunti Seminyak Bali
Jl. Kunti is steadily filling up with fancier places and a recent arrival is a beachwear place called The Depot.
Interview with surfboard manufacturer Palu Waskiw
Australian expat Palu Waskiw has been coming to Bali for over 20 years. Anyone who spent time on Kuta Beach will have seen one of his signature learner boards, which are bright yellow.
Bali surf conditions by Palu Waskiw
Palu Waskiw manufactures surfboards here in Bali, and stopped into my house to give me the latest news on surf conditions in Bali.
Surfing illness: Something that can happen to you in Indonesia
Traveling has its share of risks, including illness. Surf traveling exposes you to even greater dangers, including, broken bones, gashes that won't heal, eye and ear infections as well as ingesting…
Interview with Mickey at YouthNAsia on Jl. Benesari Kuta
Name: Mickey Age: 25 From: Bali Occupation: Sales staff in surf shop How long in Bali: Born in Bali Walking along Jl. Benesari, past Brasil towards the beach this afternoon I saw a new place open.