Discover Bali's Hidden Surf Spots

Bali overview

Bali is recognised the world over as a haven for surfers. With warm, crystal-clear waters, and over 60 well-known surf breaks for beginners and experts, it's easy to see why.

Important details from the source

• Venture beyond the obvious with our expert guides from Tropicsurf, and an insider's world opens up on guided half- and full-day surf safaris.
• Canggu, the epicentre of Bali’s thriving surf scene.
• Home to pristine beaches and high-quality swells all year round, its reputation for world-class surfing is well-earned – but it’s only a small part of this island’s story.
• “People don’t realise how many surf spots there are in Bali, beyond what they see on social media,” says CJ Kimmel, certified instructor for COMO Uma Canggu’s surf partner, Tropicsurf.
• Tropicsurf is committed to giving our guests the chance to explore surfing away from the crowds.
• Their “Surf Safaris” combine a guided surf experience with the opportunity to discover Bali at its most authentic.
• These thoughtful, small-group excursions grounded in local expertise are as much about the journey as they are the destination.
• En route to the waves you’ll explore villages, pass through rice paddies, and witness the day-to-day magic of life on the island.
• “Sometimes you get stuck behind a ceremony,” laughs Kimmel.
• But those moments slow you right down, and that’s never a bad thing.”.

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