The Surf Window

HT's

Bali, Indonesia

Reef breakAdvanced

Halfway Trees sits between Padang Padang and Uluwatu, a fast, hollow left that's often overlooked by the crowds at its famous neighbours, a prized find.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
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

Sharp coral reef

Shape

Fast, hollow barrel, steep take-off

Length

75–150m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: The take-off is abrupt, the reef is shallow, and the wave moves quickly, no room for hesitation.

Hazards

  • •Shallow reef throughout
  • •Strong current along the cliff
  • •Accessed via cliff scramble, slippery at high tide

Local Tips

  • •Best surfed early morning when neighbouring breaks are already crowded, most surfers skip it.
  • •Pairs well with an Uluwatu session: surf HT's first (less crowd) then paddle north to Uluwatu.

Location

Map showing the location of HT's in Bali, Indonesia

-8.8256, 115.0881