Keramas
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 4 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 6 km/h on | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 14 km/h on | -0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 10 km/h on | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 11s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.2 m | 1.0m 10s SSW | 19 km/h on | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.2 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 13 km/h on | -0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 0 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 5 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 11s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 11s SSW | 15 km/h on | -0.6m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.9m 10s SSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 9s SSW | 7 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 8s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.0 m | 0.8m 9s SSW | 12 km/h on | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 9s SSW | 15 km/h on | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 0.7m 10s SSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.2m SSW | 9s | 5 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.3m SSW | 10s | 6 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 8 SSE on | 0.0m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 5 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 3 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 5 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 4 SE on | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 4 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 1.4m | 1.4m SSW | 11s | 4 SSE on | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 2 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 6 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 10 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 10 SE on | 0.8m |
| 11 AM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 10 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 13 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 1 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 15 SSE on | -0.3m |
| 2 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 15 SSE on | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 14 SSE on | -0.6m |
| 4 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 13 SSE on | -0.5m |
| 5 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 12 SSE on | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.4m | 1.3m SSW | 11s | 10 SSE on | 0.1m |
| 7 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 8 SE on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 7 SE cross | 0.7m |
| 9 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 6 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 10 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 4 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 PM | 1.3m | 1.2m SSW | 11s | 2 E cross | 0.6m |
About Keramas
Keramas ist einer der bekanntesten und kraftvollsten Surfspots an der Ostküste von Bali. In Gianyar gelegen, handelt es sich um einen Reef Break, der eine schnelle, kraftvolle Welle mit tubulären Abschnitten bietet, ideal für fortgeschrittene bis sehr fortgeschrittene Surfer. Er ist bekannt dafür, einer der wenigen Spots in Bali zu sein, der während der Regenzeit am besten funktioniert, dank der Offshore-Winde aus dem Westen. Keramas hat internationale Events wie die WSL Championship Tour ausgerichtet, was ihn zu einem der respektiertesten Spots im Land macht. Er bricht über einem dunklen vulkanischen Riffboden, mit Blick auf den Mount Agung an klaren Tagen, und bietet ein einzigartiges und visuell beeindruckendes Surferlebnis.
Local knowledge
Keramas bricht über ein scharfes, dunkles vulkanisches Riff, das im Inneren besonders bei niedrigem Wasser sehr flach wird — die Welle ist schnell und saugt stark vom Boden, sodass Stürze beim Takeoff oder im Tubusabschnitt dich direkt auf die Felsen bringen. Das Riff ist uneben mit Kanten und Strudeln, und ein starker Ripstrom verläuft entlang der Lineup, den du zum Paddeln nutzen kannst, der dich aber den Strand hinunterzieht, wenn du nicht aufpasst. Es ist eine schwere, leistungsstarke Welle, die gute Surfer anzieht, also erwarte Geschwindigkeit, Haltezeiten und gelegentliche Kollisionen in einem geschäftigen Peak.
Fahre zum Pantai Keramas in Gianyar; es gibt Parkmöglichkeiten in der Nähe der Warungs am Strand und der großen Resorts/Surfclubs (Komune ist das Wahrzeichen direkt am Break), und du gehst direkt den schwarzen Sandstrand hinunter. Paddel neben dem Rip-Kanal hinaus, anstatt direkt durch den Peak zu paddeln, und achte auf dein Timing beim Ausstieg — komme auf den sandigen Abschnitten oder während einer Flaute herein, um zu vermeiden, dass du über das Riff gespült wirst.
Bring ein schnelles, leistungsstarkes Shortboard oder ein Step-Up mit, wenn es über Kopf ist und pumpt — Keramas belohnt ein Board, mit dem du schnell in den Tubus kommst und die Linie entlang projizieren kannst. An kleineren, schwächeren Tagen funktioniert ein etwas volleres Groveler oder Hybrid, aber diese Welle wird wirklich lebendig, wenn sie Größe hat, und du wirst etwas zusätzliche Paddelpower für den steilen Takeoff benötigen.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Keramas vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keramas Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.2m 9s | 5 on | Good |
| 1 km away | 1.5m | 1.2m 9s | 5 on | Good |
| 7 km away | 1.8m | 1.5m 9s | 8 on | Good |
| 11 km away | 1.8m | 1.5m 9s | 8 on | Good |
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Bali Da Waves Surf school
★ 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Set near the high-performance wave at Keramas on Bali's east coast, Bali Da Waves brings energy and stoke to your sessions. Great for beginners on the right days and intermediates keen to test a faster, more rippable wave.
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Newbro Surfing Nusa Lembongan
★ 5.0Br Kaja Jungutbatu, Jungutbatu, Lembongan Island, Klungkung Regency, Bali 80771, Indonesia
A friendly, high-energy crew operating around Bali's east coast and beyond, perfect for travelers who want a welcoming first taste of Indonesian waves. With consistently glowing reviews, it's a solid pick for those new to surfing who still want guidance from people who clearly love the water.
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SANUR SURF & kitesurfing School Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Merta Sari, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80227, Indonesia
A versatile school covering both surfing and kitesurfing, ideal if you want to explore more than one way to ride the wind and waves on Bali's shores. Great for beginners and improvers looking to mix it up under attentive, well-reviewed instruction.
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Magic surf school Bali ( surf lesson canggu)
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia
A Canggu-rooted surf school that brings a bit of magic to your first pop-ups and your first proper green-wave rides. Suited to beginners and intermediates who want a laid-back, supportive vibe while finding their feet in Bali's playful surf.
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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
A personable Canggu setup that pairs hands-on coaching with photography, so you leave with better surfing and the shots to prove it. A great fit for beginners and intermediates who want one-on-one attention and memories to take home.
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Gone Surfin School
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Keramas Jl. Prof. Dr. Ida Bagus Mantra No.300A, Keramas, Kec. Blahbatuh, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80581, Indonesia
A small, easygoing school for travelers who simply want to grab a board and go surfing in good company. With strong reviews from a tight-knit crowd, it suits beginners and progressing surfers chasing a relaxed Bali session.
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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.