Ketewel
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 8 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 9s SSW | 13 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 9s SSW | 17 km/h on | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 9s SSW | 14 km/h on | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 11s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 16 km/h on | 0.0m |
| 3 PM | 1.6 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 16 km/h on | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.6 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 9 km/h on | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 3 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 6 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.4m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 21 km/h on | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 16 km/h on | -0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.0m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 16 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 19 km/h on | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 14 km/h on | -0.3m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 7 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 1 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 7 SE on | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 5 SE on | 0.2m |
| 3 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 5 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 4 AM | 1.5m | 1.4m SSW | 10s | 6 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 5 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 8 SSE on | 0.7m |
| 6 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 8 SSE on | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 8 SE on | 0.8m |
| 8 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 9 SE on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 10 AM | 1.6m | 1.5m SSW | 10s | 11 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 13 SE on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 13 SE on | -0.2m |
| 1 PM | 1.7m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 14 SE on | -0.4m |
| 2 PM | 1.7m | 1.6m SSW | 9s | 16 SE on | -0.5m |
| 3 PM | 1.8m | 1.6m SSW | 9s | 17 SSE on | -0.5m |
| 4 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 17 SSE on | -0.3m |
| 5 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 17 SSE on | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 14 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 13 SSE on | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 12 SSE on | 0.5m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 9s | 10 SE on | 0.6m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.5m SSW | 8s | 10 SE on | 0.5m |
| 11 PM | 1.8m | 1.4m SSW | 9s | 8 SE cross | 0.3m |
About Ketewel
Ketewel ist ein spaßiger Riffbrecher an Balis ruhiger, ostseitiger Küste, der Swells einfängt, die um die südöstliche Spitze der Insel herumziehen. Er bricht als Rechtswelle über ein Korallenregal und produziert rollende, kraftvolle Wellen, die großartig für Fortgeschrittene sind, die ihre Turns schärfen und die Rhythmen des Riffbrechens lesen möchten. Die Menge ist im Vergleich zu Balis Hotspots an der Südküste normalerweise gering, was den Surfern viel Raum zum Experimentieren gibt. Achte auf die Gezeiten — es kann bei Niedrigwasser über dem Riff sehr flach werden.
Local knowledge
Das Korallenregal wird bei Niedrigwasser gefährlich flach — ein Sturz kann Riffschürfwunden oder Schlimmeres bedeuten, also plane deine Session um die Gezeiten von mittelhoch bis hoch. Seeigel sind über den Riffboden und auf den Einstiegsgesteinen verstreut, daher sind Schuhe dringend empfohlen. Es gibt einen moderaten Rückstrom am Strand, der dich seitlich in Richtung des felsigen Abschnitts des Strandes drängen kann, wenn du beim Ausstieg nicht aufpasst.
Ketewel liegt entlang der Jalan Ketewel, etwa 20 Minuten östlich von Sanur — suche nach dem kleinen Warung und dem schmalen Weg zum Strand in der Nähe des Dorfbanjars. Parke am Straßenrand oder beim Warung und gehe den felsigen Küstenabschnitt hinunter; paddel durch den Kanal auf der Nordseite des Brechers hinaus, um das Schlimmste des Shore-Breaks und der Riffkante zu vermeiden. Verlasse den Spot auf die gleiche Weise — lass dich nicht von der Strömung nach Süden auf den exponierten Riffabschnitt treiben.
Ein vielseitiges Shortboard oder ein Performance Mid-Length (7'0"–7'6") bewältigt die rollenden, kraftvollen Rechtswellen gut unter den meisten Bedingungen. An kleineren, schwächeren Tagen hilft ein Fish oder ein Hybrid, Geschwindigkeit durch die flacheren Abschnitte zu erzeugen; wenn ein solider Ost- oder Südost-Swell über Kopfhöhe drückt, steig auf eine etwas dickere, stärker gezogene Form um die steileren Drops über dem flachen Regal zu bewältigen.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Ketewel vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketewel Best now this spot | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 7 cross | Good |
| 4 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 7 cross | Good |
| 7 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 8s | 4 cross | Good |
| 8 km away | 1.2m | 1.1m 8s | 4 cross | Good |
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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.
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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.