Bingin
Bali, Indonesia
Reef breakAdvanced
A punchy, hollow left that throws over a shallow reef in a stunning cliff-backed cove, short, intense rides that reward surfers who commit fully to the barrel.
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
Bottom
Shallow coral reef
Shape
Hollow, fast barrel with a steep take-off
Length
50–80m
Skill Level
- •Who it's for: Advanced–Expert
- •Why: The barrel is fast and the reef is shallow, hesitation on the drop usually ends badly.
Hazards
- •Shallow reef on the inside
- •Sea urchins on the cliff-side rocks
- •Cliff scramble for entry/exit
- •Can be very crowded given its photogenic reputation
Local Tips
- •Access is via a steep cliff staircase, wear reef booties for the walk across the reef.
- •The best barrel section is on the inside; paddle wide to avoid the crowd and pick off the sets.
Location
-8.8167, 115.0917