Balangan
Bali, Indonesia
Reef breakIntermediate
A long, mellow left-hand reef break in front of one of Bali's most beautiful white-sand beaches, great for learning to read a reef wave in a stunning setting.
Typical Conditions
The Surf Window
Swell Window
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)
Size4-8ft
Wind
NE
Offshore
Tide
Mid to high
LowMidHigh
Season
May–September
JFMAMJJASOND
The Wave
Type
Left (occasional right on the inside)
Bottom
Coral reef
Shape
Long, sloping wall with gentle hollow sections at the take-off
Length
100–200m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Intermediate
- •Why: The wave is forgiving and long, but reef sections require awareness of depth at low tide.
Hazards
- •Shallow reef at low tide on the inside
- •Sea urchins along the reef edge
- •Rip current at the southern end of the break
Local Tips
- •Avoid surfing at low tide, the inside reef is barely covered and very sharp.
- •The café-lined clifftop above is a perfect morning session followed by breakfast spot.
Location
-8.7929, 115.1229