Reef left · Bali · Bukit · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Nothing special today. — Best window: 8h–10h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
The most elegant and accessible left of the Bukit peninsula, ideal for a first taste of Balinese reef surfing. A long carving wave that works best at mid tide. Less hectic than Bingin, more forgiving than Uluwatu.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Direct access from the beach, but mind the rocky bottom. Wetsuit + booties recommended, do not surf at low tide.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Balangan is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Balangan comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Balangan, you can also check conditions at Dreamland, Bingin, Impossibles. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.