Keramas
ExpertSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.2 m | 1.1m 9s SSW | 2 km/h off | -0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.1 m | 1.1m 9s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 12 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 9s SSW | 11 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 1.1 m | 1.0m 9s SSW | 10 km/h on | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.0 m | 1.0m 8s SSW | 4 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 8s SSW | 2 km/h cross | -1.0m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 8s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 12 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 8s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 7s S | 15 km/h on | -0.0m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 5s S | 7 km/h off | -0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.8 m | 0.8m 5s S | 6 km/h off | -0.9m |
| 9 AM | 0.8 m | 0.8m 5s S | 12 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 12 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 5s SSE | 10 km/h on | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 5s SSE | 11 km/h on | 0.1m |
| 6 PM | 0.9 m | 0.8m 5s SSE | 4 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 0.9 m | 0.6m 6s S | 0 km/h off | -0.7m |
| 9 AM | 0.9 m | 0.7m 5s S | 9 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 12 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 5s S | 13 km/h on | 0.5m |
| 3 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 5s S | 12 km/h on | 0.3m |
| 6 PM | 0.8 m | 0.7m 7s S | 2 km/h cross | -0.2m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 12 SE on | 0.9m |
| 12 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 11 S on | 0.8m |
| 1 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 11 SSW on | 0.5m |
| 2 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 8 S on | 0.1m |
| 3 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 10 S on | -0.2m |
| 4 PM | 1.1m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 7 SSE on | -0.4m |
| 5 PM | 1.0m | 1.0m SSW | 9s | 4 SSE on | -0.3m |
| 6 PM | 1.0m | 1.0m SSW | 8s | 4 E cross | -0.1m |
| 7 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 4 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 8 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 1 NW off | 0.9m |
| 9 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 2 NNW off | 1.4m |
| 10 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 1 NW off | 1.6m |
| 11 PM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 2 NW off | 1.6m |
| 12 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 2 SSW on | 1.4m |
| 1 AM | 1.0m | 0.9m SSW | 8s | 1 SSW on | 0.9m |
| 2 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 1 WSW on | 0.3m |
| 3 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 2 SSW on | -0.3m |
| 4 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 2 SE on | -0.8m |
| 5 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 2 ESE cross | -1.0m |
| 6 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 2 ESE cross | -1.0m |
| 7 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 3 E cross | -0.7m |
| 8 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 6 E cross | -0.3m |
| 9 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 8 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 10 AM | 0.9m | 0.8m SSW | 8s | 9 SE cross | 0.6m |
About Keramas
Keramas es uno de los spots de surf más famosos y poderosos de la costa este de Bali. Ubicado en Gianyar, es un reef break que ofrece una ola rápida y potente con secciones tubulares, ideal para surfistas de nivel intermedio-avanzado a avanzado. Es conocido por ser uno de los pocos spots en Bali que funciona mejor durante la temporada de lluvias, gracias a los vientos offshore del oeste. Keramas ha albergado eventos internacionales como el WSL Championship Tour, lo que lo posiciona como uno de los spots más respetados del país. Rompe sobre un arrecife de roca volcánica oscura, con vistas al Monte Agung en días despejados, ofreciendo una experiencia de surf única y visualmente impresionante.
Local knowledge
Keramas rompe sobre un arrecife volcánico oscuro, cortante y muy poco profundo en el interior, especialmente con marea baja — la ola es rápida y chupa fuerte desde el fondo, por lo que las caídas en el takeoff o en la sección del barrel te llevan directamente a la roca. El arrecife es irregular, con escalones y borbotones, y una fuerte corriente de rip recorre el lineup que puedes aprovechar para remar hacia afuera, pero que te arrastrará playa abajo si no prestas atención. Es una ola pesada y de performance que atrae a buenos surfistas, así que espera velocidad, hold-downs y algún que otro choque en un pico concurrido.
Conduce hasta Pantai Keramas en Gianyar; hay aparcamiento cerca de los warungs frente al mar y los grandes resorts/surf clubs (Komune es el punto de referencia justo en el break), y bajas directamente por la playa de arena negra. Rema hacia afuera junto al canal de rip en lugar de atravesar el pico de frente, y controla bien el momento de salida — entra por las secciones de fondo arenoso o durante una pausa para evitar que la corriente te arrastre por el arrecife.
Trae una shortboard rápida y con drive, o una step-up cuando esté overhead y potente — Keramas premia una tabla con la que puedas entrar al barrel rápidamente y proyectarte a lo largo de la ola. En días más pequeños y flojos, una groveler algo más llena o una hybrid puede funcionar, pero esta ola cobra vida de verdad cuando tiene tamaño y querrás potencia de remo extra para el takeoff pronunciado.
moderate — be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Keramas vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keramas this spot | 1.1m | 1.0m 9s | 12 on | Fair |
| 1 km away | 1.1m | 1.1m 9s | 13 cross | Fair |
| Ketewel Best now 7 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 12 cross | Good |
| 11 km away | 1.5m | 1.4m 9s | 12 cross | 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.