Legian Beach
IntermediateSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.3 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 10s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 10s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 10s SSW | 6 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 10s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 20 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 9s SSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SW | 20 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.1m 10s SW | 17 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.1m 12s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 17s SW | 13 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 AM | 2.2m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 4 ESE cross | -0.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.3m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 2 E off | 0.2m |
| 5 AM | 2.3m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 2 ENE off | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 2.3m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 4 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 2.3m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 5 E cross | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 2.3m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 8 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 12 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 13 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 11s | 14 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 15 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 1 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 16 SE cross | -0.4m |
| 2 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 16 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 3 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | -0.7m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 7 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 13 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 12 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 12 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 10 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 9 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 8 ESE cross | 0.3m |
| 1 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 6 E cross | -0.1m |
| 2 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 7 E off | -0.3m |
About Legian Beach
Legian Beach ist einer der zugänglichsten und anfängerfreundlichsten Surfstrände in Bali. Direkt zwischen Kuta und Seminyak gelegen, kombiniert dieser Strand sanfte Wellen, einen Sandboden und eine ruhigere Atmosphäre als seine Nachbarn. Er ist ideal für diejenigen, die das Surfen lernen, dank des großzügigen Platzes zum Manövrieren und der Verfügbarkeit von Surfschulen. Er ist auch eine ausgezeichnete Option für diejenigen, die die Grundlagen bereits beherrschen und in einer entspannten Umgebung Fortschritte machen möchten.
Local knowledge
Die Hauptgefahren hier sind Strömungen, die dich schnell den Strand hinunter und hinaus aufs Meer ziehen können, besonders bei mittlerem bis hohem Wasserstand und bei größeren Swells – achte auf Landmarken und kämpfe nicht gegen die Strömung, wenn sie dich ergreift. Der Strandverkehr ist ein weiteres großes Problem: Surfschulen, Anfänger auf Schaumboards und Schwimmer drängen sich in der Innenseite, sodass Kollisionen ein echtes Risiko darstellen. Der sandige Boden bedeutet kein Riff, aber achte auf gelegentliche Quallen und die starke Shorebreak, die bei einem niedrigen Wasserstand zuschlägt.
Sehr einfacher Zugang – parke deinen Roller oder dein Auto entlang der Jalan Pantai Legian oder in der Nähe eines der Strandwarungs und gehe direkt über den Sand ins Wasser. Es gibt viele Strandcafés, Surfverleih und Schulen entlang der Front, falls du ein Board oder ein post-Session Bintang brauchst. Paddel durch die Kanäle zwischen den Peaks, um das Schlimmste der weißen Wellen und die Anfänger-Mengen zu vermeiden.
Ein Standard-Shortboard funktioniert an einem sauberen, kopfhohen Tag, aber bei den typischen weichen, schlappen Beachbreak-Bedingungen wirst du viel mehr Spaß mit etwas zusätzlichem Volumen haben – einem Fish, Groveler oder Mid-Length, um deine Geschwindigkeit durch die matschigen Abschnitte zu halten. Anfänger und Fortgeschrittene sollten ein Soft-Top oder ein größeres Schaumboard von den Schulen direkt am Sand nehmen.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Legian Beach vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legian Beach Best now this spot | 2.2m | 1.8m 12s | 4 cross | Epic |
| 0 km away | 2.2m | 1.8m 11s | 10 on | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.2m | 1.8m 11s | 10 on | Epic |
| 2 km away | 1.9m | 1.6m 10s | 10 on | Good |
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Surf schools & local guides near Legian Beach
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Bali Da Waves Surf school
★ 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Operating along the legendary Legian and Kuta stretch, this hugely popular school has helped a flood of travelers ride their first waves. A reliable pick for beginners and intermediates wanting tried-and-tested coaching in famously friendly surf.
975 Google reviews
Tio Surf
★ 5.0Legian, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A friendly Legian Beach operation that's earned a glowing reputation for getting first-timers up and riding on Kuta's forgiving beach breaks. Great for travelers who want patient, hands-on coaching just steps from the sand.
467 Google reviews
Bali Surf Teacher Surf lessons
★ 5.0Seminyak, Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Personable instruction on the mellow Legian beach breaks, ideal for newcomers and those building confidence on Bali's most accessible waves. A solid choice if you value a teaching-focused, encouraging approach.
310 Google reviews
Sand Surf School and Lost paradise Beach Bar
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Kuta No.47-B, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Part surf school, part laid-back beach bar right on Legian, where you can trade waves for a cold drink between sessions. Perfect for beginners and intermediates who want their surf trip to come with good vibes and a place to hang out.
255 Google reviews
TRIDATU SURF SCHOOL KUTA BALI
★ 5.0in the front of Wyndham Garden hotel, Jl. Pantai Kuta, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A well-regarded Kuta–Legian school running lessons on the long, gentle beach breaks that made this stretch a learner's favorite. Suits beginners and progressing surfers looking for reliable, local coaching.
212 Google reviews
Harry Potter Surf School
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Kuta No.32, Legian, beach, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A characterful little school on Legian Beach with a fun, easygoing reputation for turning nervous first-timers into stoked surfers. Best for beginners and intermediates who want a relaxed, memorable intro to Bali's waves.
114 Google reviews
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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.