Impossibles
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| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.4 m | 2.4m 9s SSW | 6 km/h off | -0.5m |
| 9 AM | 2.3 m | 2.3m 9s SSW | 11 km/h off | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 9s SSW | 11 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 3 PM | 2.2 m | 2.2m 9s SSW | 9 km/h cross | -0.5m |
| 6 PM | 2.1 m | 2.1m 9s SSW | 9 km/h off | 0.1m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 2.0 m | 2.0m 9s SSW | 7 km/h cross | -0.9m |
| 9 AM | 1.9 m | 1.9m 9s SSW | 14 km/h cross | 0.7m |
| 12 PM | 1.8 m | 1.7m 9s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 8s SSW | 16 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 1.7 m | 1.7m 8s SSW | 15 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 8s SSW | 6 km/h off | -1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 8s SSW | 10 km/h cross | 0.4m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.4m 8s SSW | 16 km/h cross | 0.9m |
| 3 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 7s SSW | 19 km/h cross | -0.2m |
| 6 PM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 7s SSW | 18 km/h cross | -0.4m |
| Time | Surf | Swell | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 AM | 1.4 m | 1.3m 7s SSW | 13 km/h cross | -1.1m |
| 9 AM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 7s SSW | 13 km/h cross | 0.0m |
| 12 PM | 1.4 m | 1.2m 7s SSW | 12 km/h cross | 0.8m |
| 3 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 6s S | 15 km/h on | 0.0m |
| 6 PM | 1.3 m | 1.2m 6s S | 13 km/h cross | -0.5m |
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| Time | Wave | Swell | Period | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 AM | 2.3m | 2.3m SSW | 9s | 12 E cross | 1.0m |
| 12 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 11 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 1 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 7 E cross | 0.3m |
| 2 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 9 ESE cross | -0.2m |
| 3 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 9 SE cross | -0.5m |
| 4 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 10 SE cross | -0.6m |
| 5 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 6 E cross | -0.4m |
| 6 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 9 NE off | 0.1m |
| 7 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 9 ENE off | 0.7m |
| 8 PM | 2.2m | 2.2m SSW | 9s | 10 ESE cross | 1.2m |
| 9 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 6 E off | 1.6m |
| 10 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 3 E cross | 1.7m |
| 11 PM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 3 SE cross | 1.5m |
| 12 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 4 SE cross | 1.0m |
| 1 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 2 ESE cross | 0.4m |
| 2 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 3 E off | -0.3m |
| 3 AM | 2.1m | 2.1m SSW | 9s | 4 E off | -0.8m |
| 4 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 9s | 6 E off | -1.2m |
| 5 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 9s | 7 E cross | -1.2m |
| 6 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 9s | 7 ESE cross | -0.9m |
| 7 AM | 2.0m | 2.0m SSW | 9s | 10 ESE cross | -0.4m |
| 8 AM | 2.0m | 1.9m SSW | 9s | 12 ESE cross | 0.2m |
| 9 AM | 1.9m | 1.9m SSW | 9s | 14 ESE cross | 0.7m |
| 10 AM | 1.9m | 1.8m SSW | 9s | 15 ESE cross | 1.1m |
About Impossibles
Impossibles is one of the longest and most spectacular spots on the Bukit Peninsula, in the south of Bali. True to its name, the wave used to be considered "impossible" to surf in its entirety due to its speed and length, although today it's well known for offering endless walls perfect for fast maneuvers and tubular sections. Located between Padang Padang and Bingin, this reef break offers a long, fast left that can split into several peaks along the reef. It's a powerful, demanding wave, not recommended for beginners, but thoroughly enjoyed by intermediate and advanced surfers in medium to large conditions.
Local knowledge
Shallow, sharp live coral reef the whole length of the wave β wipeouts on the inside sections will put you on the reef, so it's serious at low tide and on bigger days. Strong longshore current runs along the reef and makes the long paddle back a real workout, and the wave's speed means it's easy to get caught inside between the multiple peaks. Sea urchins lurk in the reef shelf, and the cliff-backed exit can get sketchy if the swell jumps up while you're out.
Park at the top of the cliff near the warungs above Bingin/Impossibles and take the steep stairs and path down through the cliffside accommodation to the beach below. From the sand, time your paddle out through the channel β it's a long paddle to the lineup, and the current does a lot of the work pulling you down the reef. At lower tides exit carefully back up the same way before the sand disappears against the cliff.
Bring a fast, drivey performance shortboard you can really trim and pump on β this wave rewards speed and rail-to-rail surfing over a thick board. On bigger, more solid days size up to a step-up so you can make the long, racy walls and slot into the tube sections.
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 | 2.3m | 2.3m 9s | 12 cross | Good |
| 0 km away | 2.3m | 2.3m 9s | 11 off | Good |
| 1 km away | 2.3m | 2.3m 9s | 11 off | Good |
| 1 km away | 2.3m | 2.3m 9s | 11 off | 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.