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Balian: surf spot in Medewi
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SSW (offshore wind: NNE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Oct: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 27–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Medewi, Indonesia (-8.5059, 114.9651)
Other surf spots in Medewi
- Medewi: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid
Places to stay near Balian
- Medewi Bay Retreat (15 km away): Resort
- Lost Lindenberg (15 km away): Hotel
- Vila Mudastra (16 km away): Guesthouse
- Villa taman sari Pekutatan (16 km away): Hotel
- Dajuma (16 km away): Resort
- Kelapa Retreat and Spa (17 km away): Hotel
- Kelapa Retreat Bali Villa (17 km away): Hotel
- Kelapa Retreat and Spa (17 km away): Chalet
Surf schools near Balian
- Ayolah Surfing west Bali and surf guide (20 km away)
- Sumbul Board Rental and Surf Lesson (21 km away)
- Surfing West Bali (21 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Balian?
Balian is in Medewi, where the best surf season is Apr – Oct (April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NNE.
What wind is offshore at Balian?
Balian faces SSW, so wind from the NNE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SSW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Balian?
The best tide at Balian is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Balian good for beginners?
Balian suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Balian?
The nearest places to stay are Medewi Bay Retreat (15 km away), Lost Lindenberg (15 km away), Vila Mudastra (16 km away) and Villa taman sari Pekutatan (16 km away). Swell Cabin lists 60 places to stay within 10 km of Medewi.
What is the surf forecast for Balian?
Swell Cabin rates Balian hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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