Balangan
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.6 m | 2.5m 13s SSW | 3 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.5 m | 2.4m 12s SSW | 4 km/h off | 0.8m |
| 12 PM | 2.4 m | 2.3m 12s SSW | 2 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.3 m | 2.1m 12s SSW | 6 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 6 PM | 2.2 m | 2.0m 11s SSW | 7 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 1.8m 12s SSW | 13 km/h off | 1.3m |
| 9 AM | 2.0 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 16 km/h off | 1.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.0 m | 1.6m 11s SSW | 24 km/h cross | -0.1m |
| 3 PM | 2.1 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 24 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 1.7m 12s SSW | 22 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.1 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 19 km/h cross | 1.2m |
| 9 AM | 2.1 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 22 km/h cross | 1.5m |
| 12 PM | 2.1 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 23 km/h cross | 0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.0 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 22 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 2.0 m | 1.6m 12s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.9 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 9 AM | 1.8 m | 1.5m 11s SSW | 21 km/h cross | 1.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 23 km/h cross | 0.6m |
| 3 PM | 1.8 m | 1.4m 11s SSW | 22 km/h cross | -0.8m |
| 6 PM | 1.8 m | 1.3m 10s SSW | 22 km/h cross | -0.4m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 AM | 2.7m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 5 NNE off | 0.1m |
| 1 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 4 NNE off | 0.2m |
| 2 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 3 NNE off | 0.4m |
| 3 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 2 N off | 0.7m |
| 4 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 2 N off | 0.9m |
| 5 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 3 NNW off | 1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.6m | 2.5m SSW | 13s | 3 NNW off | 1.3m |
| 7 AM | 2.5m | 2.4m SSW | 13s | 6 NNW off | 1.3m |
| 8 AM | 2.5m | 2.4m SSW | 13s | 5 N off | 1.1m |
| 9 AM | 2.5m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 4 NNE off | 0.8m |
| 10 AM | 2.5m | 2.4m SSW | 12s | 3 NE off | 0.4m |
| 11 AM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 3 E cross | 0.1m |
| 12 PM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 2 ESE cross | -0.2m |
| 1 PM | 2.4m | 2.3m SSW | 12s | 2 E cross | -0.3m |
| 2 PM | 2.3m | 2.2m SSW | 12s | 3 E off | -0.3m |
| 3 PM | 2.3m | 2.1m SSW | 12s | 6 E cross | -0.1m |
| 4 PM | 2.3m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 8 ENE off | 0.2m |
| 5 PM | 2.2m | 1.9m SSW | 11s | 6 ENE off | 0.4m |
| 6 PM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 11s | 7 E cross | 0.7m |
| 7 PM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 8 PM | 2.2m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.8m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 10 ESE cross | 0.6m |
| 10 PM | 2.1m | 2.0m SSW | 12s | 12 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 11 PM | 2.1m | 1.9m SSW | 12s | 10 E cross | 0.2m |
About Balangan
Balangan Beach is one of the best-kept secrets of the Bukit peninsula in Bali. With its long white-sand beach, limestone cliffs, and consistent waves, it is a favorite destination for both local and international surfers. This spot offers an authentic surf experience, away from the hustle and bustle of other more crowded places. Sometimes, but only in perfect conditions, it has been known to connect the entire length of the reef (more than 300 meters). Choose your peak and tide accordingly; although Balangan can be surfed at all tides, it is the more experienced surfers who only do so at low tides and big waves.
Local knowledge
Balangan is a fast, shallow left-hander breaking over live coral reef, and it gets noticeably sharper and more dangerous on low tide when the inside sections suck dry over exposed slabs β expect reef cuts and the occasional sea urchin if you get washed onto the rocks. There's a strong current running along the reef, especially on bigger swells, that will drag you down the line and toward the cliffs, so know your exit before you paddle out. On weekends and good swells the lineup gets busy with skilled locals and visiting surfers, so positioning matters.
Park up top near the warungs at the cliff edge and walk down the concrete stairs to the beach β it's a decent set of steps so travel light. Paddle out from the beach; the easiest channel is usually toward the lower (down-the-line) end of the reef, and time your entry and exit with the sets to avoid getting pushed onto the inside reef. Plenty of warungs along the sand for food, drinks and watching the swell before you commit.
On the average chest-to-head day a solid performance shortboard works well for the fast, walling sections; bump up to a step-up once it's overhead and pulling through. For the rare big, low-tide days bring a 6'6"-plus step-up or small gun with reliable fins β this wave runs long and fast and you want paddle power and drive to make the sections.
moderate β be polite, wait your turn.
Where to go now
Balangan vs. nearby, live| Spot | Surf | Swell | Wind | Now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangan Best now this spot | 2.7m | 2.5m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 1 km away | 2.7m | 2.5m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.7m | 2.5m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
| 2 km away | 2.7m | 2.5m 13s | 5 off | Epic |
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Surf schools & local guides near Balangan
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Froggy Surf School Bali
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80364, Indonesia
Operating near the dramatic Dreamland beach on the Bukit, Froggy Surf School is a well-loved spot to learn amid stunning cliffside scenery. A great fit for beginners and intermediates wanting quality waves and a relaxed atmosphere.
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WALKUS SURF SCHOOL ULUWATU
β 5.0Jl. Labuansait, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Operating around the Uluwatu and Balangan area, Walkus Surf School helps surfers find their feet on the Bukit's reef and beachbreaks. A strong option for beginners and intermediates ready to explore the peninsula.
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Dawn Patrol Bali Surf School
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Balangan, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Named for those golden early sessions, Dawn Patrol coaches surfers around the Balangan stretch of the Bukit. Welcoming for beginners and improvers keen to chase clean morning waves.
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Bali Surf School.Pro
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Based near Balangan, Bali Surf School.Pro takes a focused approach to getting students paddling, popping up and progressing on the Bukit's waves. Suits beginners and intermediates looking to level up their surfing.
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SURF WITH TEE - SURF SCHOOL
β 5.0Jl. Pantai Balangan No.315, Jimbaran, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Surf With Tee offers personable lessons around the Balangan beachbreak, with a friendly, hands-on feel that puts nervous first-timers at ease. Ideal for beginners and surfers working toward intermediate.
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Hendra Surf School Balangan
β 5.0Hendra Cafe, Jimbaran, Pantai balangan, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
A local-run school right at Balangan, Hendra Surf School offers the kind of personal, small-scale coaching that comes from knowing the break intimately. Great for beginners and intermediates wanting an authentic, attentive lesson.
57 Google reviews
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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.