Impossibles
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 11s SSW | 13 km/h on | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 11s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 10s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 10s SSW | 15 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 8 km/h cross | 0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.9m 11s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 10s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 0.3m |
| 3 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 10s SSW | 20 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | -0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SSW | 17 km/h cross | 1.3m |
| 12 PM | 1.9 m | 1.8m 11s SW | 19 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SW | 19 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 11s SW | 16 km/h cross | -0.3m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.8 m | 1.3m 11s SW | 14 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.2m 10s SSW | 18 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.2m 10s SW | 18 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.3m 11s SW | 20 km/h cross | -0.7m |
| 6 PM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 13s SW | 18 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.4m | 2.0m SSW | 9s | 13 SE on | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 2.4m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 12 SE on | -0.1m |
| 2 AM | 2.5m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 11 SSE on | -0.1m |
| 3 AM | 2.5m | 2.2m SSW | 10s | 10 SSE on | -0.0m |
| 4 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 10s | 11 SSE on | 0.2m |
| 5 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 12 SE cross | 0.5m |
| 6 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 13 SE on | 0.8m |
| 7 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 13 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 8 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 15 SE cross | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 15 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 10 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 16 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 AM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 2.4m | 2.4m SSW | 11s | 17 SE cross | -0.0m |
| 1 PM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 11s | 18 SE cross | -0.4m |
| 2 PM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 11s | 18 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 3 PM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 10s | 18 SE cross | -0.7m |
| 4 PM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 5 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 10s | 16 SE cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 10s | 15 SE cross | 0.2m |
| 7 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 10s | 14 SE cross | 0.6m |
| 8 PM | 2.2m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 14 SE cross | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 13 SE cross | 0.9m |
| 10 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 12 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 11 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 10s | 12 ESE cross | 0.6m |
About Impossibles
Impossibles adalah salah satu spot terpanjang dan paling spektakuler di Bukit Peninsula, di selatan Bali. Sesuai namanya, ombak ini dulu dianggap "impossible" (mustahil) untuk diseluncuri secara keseluruhan karena kecepatannya dan panjangnya, meskipun kini sudah dikenal luas karena menawarkan dinding-dinding panjang yang sempurna untuk manuver cepat dan seksi-seksi tubular. Terletak di antara Padang Padang dan Bingin, reef break ini menawarkan left yang panjang dan cepat yang bisa terpecah menjadi beberapa peak di sepanjang reef. Ini adalah ombak yang powerful dan menantang, tidak direkomendasikan untuk pemula, namun sangat dinikmati oleh peselancar menengah dan mahir dalam kondisi medium hingga besar.
Local knowledge
Reef karang hidup yang dangkal dan tajam sepanjang ombak β wipeout di seksi dalam akan membawa kamu langsung ke atas reef, sehingga berbahaya saat air surut dan hari-hari dengan ombak besar. Arus longshore yang kuat mengalir di sepanjang reef dan membuat paddling kembali menjadi perjuangan tersendiri, sementara kecepatan ombak membuat kamu mudah terjebak di dalam di antara beberapa peak. Bulu babi bersembunyi di tepi reef, dan jalur keluar yang berbatasan dengan tebing bisa menjadi berbahaya jika swell tiba-tiba membesar saat kamu sedang di luar.
Parkir di atas tebing dekat warung-warung di atas Bingin/Impossibles, lalu turun melalui tangga dan jalur curam melewati penginapan di tebing menuju pantai di bawah. Dari pasir, pilih waktu yang tepat untuk paddle out melalui channel β jaraknya cukup jauh ke lineup, dan arus banyak membantu membawamu ke sepanjang reef. Saat air surut, keluarlah dengan hati-hati melalui jalur yang sama sebelum pasir menghilang di bawah tebing.
Bawa performance shortboard yang cepat dan drivey yang benar-benar bisa kamu trim dan pump β ombak ini menghadiahi kecepatan dan surfing rail-to-rail dibanding papan yang tebal. Di hari-hari yang lebih besar dan solid, naikkan ukuran ke step-up agar kamu bisa menaklukkan dinding-dinding panjang dan cepat serta masuk ke seksi-seksi tube.
moderate β be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Impossibles vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impossibles Best now this spot | 2.4m | 2.0m 9s | 13 on | Good |
| 0 km away | 2.4m | 2.0m 9s | 13 on | Good |
| 1 km away | 2.4m | 2.0m 9s | 13 on | Good |
| 1 km away | 2.4m | 2.0m 9s | 13 on | Good |
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Froggy Surf School Bali
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Right by the long, peeling walls of Impossibles, Froggy Surf School helps you tap into one of the Bukit's most rewarding setups. Welcoming for beginners while offering plenty for intermediates ready to step it up.
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WALKUS SURF SCHOOL ULUWATU
β 5.0Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Working the Impossibles and Uluwatu stretch, Walkus Surf School draws on local knowledge of these world-class reefs. Whether you're just starting out or chasing longer rides, they'll meet you at your level.
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Dawn Patrol Bali Surf School
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Balangan, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Catch the calm morning hours at Impossibles with Dawn Patrol, where early sessions mean cleaner, more manageable waves. A friendly choice for beginners and progressing surfers alike.
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Moana Surf School
β 5.0Kec, Jl. Labuansait No.10b, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Near the rolling reef of Impossibles, Moana Surf School keeps things relaxed and ocean-focused. Perfect for first-timers and intermediates wanting to grow comfortable on Bali's left-handers.
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Hawaii Surf Bali βSurf School in Uluwatu
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
With easy island energy and the long walls of Impossibles nearby, Hawaii Surf Bali is a fun gateway into Bukit surfing. Best suited to beginners and improving surfers.
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Makai Surf Bali - Surf School in Uluwatu
β 5.0Jl. Suara Ombak No.2, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Makaiβmeaning 'toward the sea'βoperates around Impossibles and Uluwatu with a love of the Bukit's reefs. A welcoming spot for beginners and intermediates looking to find their rhythm in the lineup.
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Surfing in Bali
Full Bali surf guide βBali is the beating heart of Indonesian surfing β 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.
βοΈGetting 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.
π΅Getting around
The default surfer transport is a scooter (110β150cc). 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 β many travellers come unstuck here.
π€οΈClimate & season
Bali has two seasons. The dry season runs roughly April to October β 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.