The Surf Window

Uluwatu

Bali, Indonesia

Reef breakAdvanced

One of Bali's longest and most magical lefts, threading through multiple sections along a dramatic limestone cliff-face for up to 300 metres on a good day.

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

Long wall with hollow barrel sections (The Cave, Racetrack, Outside Corner)

Length

100–300m depending on swell size

Skill Level

  • •Who it's for: Advanced–Expert
  • •Why: Sharp reef, powerful wave, tricky cave entry/exit, and strong current demand real experience.

Hazards

  • •Shallow coral reef throughout
  • •Sea urchins on the reef shelf
  • •Strong rip current pulls down the cliff
  • •Cave entry/exit, water surges through at wrong tide
  • •Crowds, especially at peak season

Local Tips

  • •Enter and exit via the cave steps at mid tide, too low and the surge is dangerous, too high and the steps disappear.
  • •Dawn sessions offer emptier peaks and cleaner offshores before the sea breeze fills in.

Location

Map showing the location of Uluwatu in Bali, Indonesia

-8.8291, 115.0849