The Surf Window

Keramas

Bali, Indonesia

Reef breakAdvanced

Bali's other world-class reef break, Keramas on the island's east coast is a powerful right-hand reef break that hosts the World Surf League's Corona Bali Protected event and produces fast, hollow waves in a dramatic volcanic landscape.

Typical Conditions

The Surf Window

Swell Window

N
OptimalSSW (195°)
WindowSSE–WSW (150°–240°)

Wind

NW

Offshore

Tide

mid tide

LowMidHigh

Season

June–July

JFMAMJJASOND

The Wave

Type

Right

Bottom

Shallow coral reef

Shape

Fast, hollow right, multiple sections from the outside peak to the inside, with powerful barrels on quality swells

Length

80–200m

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced
  • •Why: Shallow coral reef, fast wave, and WSL-level competition demand real surfing ability.

Hazards

  • •Shallow coral reef, reef rash common
  • •Strong current when swell is bigger
  • •Night surfing is possible here (the venue has lights) but adds risk

Local Tips

  • •Keramas is famous for its night surfing sessions, floodlit, the reef break takes on a surreal, cinematic quality.
  • •The east Bali coast is quieter and more culturally authentic than the Kuta/Seminyak tourist strip, excellent local warung food along the coastal road.

Location

Map showing the location of Keramas in Bali, Indonesia

-8.6347, 115.3167