Balian
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 13s SSW | 2 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 2 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 12s SSW | 7 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 9 km/h off | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 14 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 14 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 12s SSW | 12 km/h off | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 10 km/h off | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.4m 12s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 12 km/h off | 0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.5 m | 1.3m 11s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 1.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.5 m | 1.2m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 7 NE off | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 6 NNE off | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 5 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 4 NNE off | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 4 N off | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 13s | 3 N off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 2 N off | 1.3m |
| 7 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 13s | 3 N off | 1.3m |
| 8 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 3 NNE off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 2 W on | 0.8m |
| 10 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 4 WSW on | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 6 SW on | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 7 SSW on | -0.2m |
| 1 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 2 SE cross | -0.3m |
| 2 PM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 4 SSE cross | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 4 E off | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 5 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 5 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 3 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 9 E off | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 9 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 8 PM | 1.8m | 1.8m SSW | 12s | 8 ENE off | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 8 ENE off | 0.6m |
| 10 PM | 1.8m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 6 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 11 PM | 1.7m | 1.7m SSW | 12s | 4 E off | 0.2m |
About Balian
Balian Beach es una joya tranquila ubicada en la costa oeste de Bali, en la región de Tabanan. A diferencia de los spots más famosos del sur como Canggu o Uluwatu, Balian ofrece una experiencia más relajada, con una vibra local y menos aglomeraciones. Es ideal para surfistas que buscan escapar del caos y disfrutar de sesiones consistentes en un entorno natural rodeado de palmeras, arrozales y la desembocadura del río Balian. El spot principal es un A-frame que rompe sobre un fondo de arena y rocas, generando olas hacia la izquierda y derecha. Es apto para todos los niveles, aunque puede volverse desafiante en días de swell fuerte. The Peak es un A-frame ubicado directamente frente al río y siempre es el lugar con las olas más grandes. Durante siglos, el agua de lluvia de las montañas de Bali ha corrido hasta aquí, excavando un canal de aguas profundas que canaliza el swell directamente hacia este punto. La derecha es una ola rápida y de calidad en el lineup, pero puede ser difícil remar de vuelta al pico en los días de mayor tamaño. La izquierda rompe más lentamente y puede ser perfectamente limpia o muy blanda. No es raro que la izquierda te lleve hasta la parte trasera de la playa. Si logras surfear la sección, la remada de vuelta es sencilla gracias a las aguas profundas del lado occidental del río. Ketuts se encuentra en el lado occidental del río y es una derecha rápida y de alto rendimiento. Cuando está activo, siempre hay un grupo fijo de expatriados con pie regular que saben exactamente dónde sentarse y qué ola tomar. Puede ser un poco rápida para los surfistas de pie invertido, y las secciones interiores rompen con mucha fuerza sobre un fondo poco profundo con rocas de tamaño y profundidad variables. Inside Left se encuentra en el lado este del río, junto al pico del A-frame. Es más pequeño que el pico, más cercano a la orilla y popular entre los surfistas principiantes. En días de gran tamaño, cuando el A-frame está rompiendo hasta las nubes, Inside Left es el lugar indicado y además está parcialmente protegido de los vientos alisios por la l
Local knowledge
La desembocadura del río genera aguas turbias y marrones tras las lluvias — la visibilidad es escasa y los tiburones toro son una amenaza real cerca del canal, por lo que conviene evitar surfear solo o al amanecer/atardecer después de lluvias intensas. Ketuts, en el lado oeste, rompe con fuerza sobre un interior poco profundo lleno de rocas de tamaño y profundidad variables, y la corriente del río puede arrastrarte hacia mar abierto o desplazarte a lo largo del lineup. El fondo mixto de rocas y arena significa que una caída en The Peak o Ketuts puede llevarte contra un arrecife irregular, y la corriente del río dificulta mucho la remada de vuelta en los días de mayor tamaño.
Llega por la carretera costera a través de Tabanan hasta Balian; hay aparcamiento cerca de los warungs y homestays sobre la playa, y un corto paseo a pie hasta la arena. Para The Peak e Inside Left, entra al agua por el lado este del río; para Ketuts, cruza al lado oeste, donde hay aguas profundas junto al río — usa el canal para salir fácilmente en lugar de abrirte paso por el interior. Tómate un café o una cerveza en uno de los warungs del acantilado y observa el spot desde arriba primero, ya que los bancos de arena y el canal cambian con el flujo del río.
Una shortboard de alto rendimiento funciona bien para la derecha de The Peak y la pared de Ketuts en días normales. En swells más grandes, trae una step-up con algo más de longitud y potencia de remada para manejar las secciones rápidas y la corriente de vuelta al lineup.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Balian vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balian Best now this spot | 2.3m | 2.2m 13s | 7 off | Epic |
| 20 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 13s | 1 off | Epic |
| 20 km away | 1.7m | 1.6m 13s | 1 off | Epic |
| 23 km away | 2.0m | 2.0m 13s | 7 off | Epic |
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Pondok Pitaya Surf School
★ 4.2Lalanglinggah, Br Pengasahan, Jl. Pantai Balian, Lalanglinggah, Kec. Selemadeg Bar., Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82162, Indonesia
The go-to surf base right on the beach at Balian, run out of the well-known Pondok Pitaya hotel. Mellow, low-key west-coast vibe with instructors who know this rivermouth break and can read the shifting sandbar and rips.
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Long-established as the main surf hub at Balian with a solid reputation among traveling surfers staying in the area.
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★ 5.0Jl. Double Six, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A consistently top-rated school on Bali's mellow west coast, Bali Da Waves is a great fit for anyone wanting patient, hands-on coaching in the relaxed Balian region. With a huge wall of glowing reviews, it's a safe bet for first-timers and progressing surfers alike.
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Surf Well Bali
★ 5.0Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80363, Indonesia
Surf Well Bali brings a friendly, supportive vibe to learning in the Balian area, focusing on getting you confident and standing up on your own waves. Ideal for beginners and intermediates looking to clean up their technique away from the busier crowds.
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Magic Surf School keeps things fun and approachable, making it a welcoming spot for first-timers and those still building confidence in the lineup. Expect a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere whether you book solo or with friends.
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★ 5.0Big Parking Lot, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
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Surf Motel Camp & Surf School
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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.