Legian
BeginnerSurf report
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.2 m | 2.1m 11s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 10s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 10s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 10s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.0m 10s SSW | 15 km/h on | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.8m 10s SSW | 5 km/h off | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 10s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 9s SSW | 18 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 | 18 km/h on | -0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 9 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.7 m | 1.6m 10s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SW | 21 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SW | 20 km/h on | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.5m 10s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 10s SW | 11 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.6 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.6 m | 1.1m 10s SW | 16 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.1m 11s SW | 22 km/h on | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.2m 15s SW | 15 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.2m | 1.7m SSW | 9s | 10 SE on | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 2.2m | 1.7m SSW | 10s | 10 SSE on | -0.1m |
| 2 AM | 2.2m | 1.7m SSW | 11s | 9 SSE on | -0.1m |
| 3 AM | 2.2m | 1.8m SSW | 11s | 7 SSE on | -0.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 6 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 5 AM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 11s | 9 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 11s | 9 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 9 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 12 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 AM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 17 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 1 PM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 17 SE cross | -0.4m |
| 2 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 18 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 3 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 18 SE cross | -0.7m |
| 4 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 17 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 7 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 14 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 10s | 13 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 | 11 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 PM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 10s | 10 SE cross | 0.6m |
About Legian
Legian Beach se encuentra justo al norte de Kuta y comparte gran parte de su carácter de beach break tranquilo, lo que la convierte en otro parque de juegos ideal para principiantes. La mayoría de los días las olas son suaves y continuas, con un fondo de arena que amortigua los wipeouts. La playa es algo menos frenética que Kuta propiamente dicha, dando a los surfistas más novatos un poco más de espacio en el agua. Un ambiente local relajado y un acceso sencillo hacen de este spot un lugar muy accesible para acumular las primeras horas encima de la tabla.
Local knowledge
El shore break puede golpear con más fuerza de lo que parece en swells más grandes, pillando desprevenidos a los principiantes: observa siempre varios sets antes de remar hacia fuera. Las corrientes de retorno se forman entre los bancos de arena y cambian con la marea, así que mantente atento a tu posición respecto a la playa; si te atrapa una, rema cruzándola en lugar de luchar contra ella. El tráfico de lanchas y motos de agua es intenso a lo largo de este tramo de costa, especialmente por las mañanas, por lo que debes estar alerta al remar más allá de la rompiente.
Legian Beach se llega fácilmente por carretera desde el centro de Seminyak o Kuta: toma Jalan Legian hacia el norte y sigue los carteles de gang (callejón) que bajan hasta la playa; hay estacionamiento de pago al borde de la carretera o en los warungs cercanos. No se necesita barco; simplemente camina hasta la orilla y rema directamente hacia fuera a través del shore break arenoso. La playa cuenta con múltiples puntos de entrada y salida a lo largo de su extensión, y las escuelas de surf y los warungs junto a la arena facilitan orientarse.
Una softboard de foam grande y gruesa (9-10 ft) o un longboard es lo ideal para aprender aquí, ya que te mantienen estable en las olas suaves y continuas. Si ya has superado el nivel principiante, un mid-length o mini-mal se maneja cómodamente en las condiciones habituales de 1-3 ft; solo vale la pena usar algo más corto si un buen swell lleva la cara de la ola a la altura de la cabeza o por encima.
mellow — relaxed vibe.
Where to go now
Legian vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legian Best now this spot | 2.2m | 1.7m 9s | 10 on | Good |
| 0 km away | 2.2m | 1.7m 9s | 10 on | Good |
| 1 km away | 1.9m | 1.5m 9s | 10 on | Good |
| 2 km away | 2.2m | 1.7m 9s | 10 on | 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.
✈️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.