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Balangan: surf spot in Uluwatu
Long left-hand reef break over coral, offshore in the southeast trades. Intermediate on everyday swells; bigger days are for experienced surfers. Watch the rocks on the inside getting in and out.
- Wave
- Reef break, left-hander
- Level
- Intermediate
- Faces
- NW (offshore wind: SE)
- Best tide
- low to mid (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Apr – Oct: April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- Water temperature
- 26–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Uluwatu, Indonesia (-8.7912, 115.1238)
Other surf spots in Uluwatu
- Uluwatu: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
- Padang Padang: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: mid to high
- Impossibles: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
- Bingin: Reef break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: mid, dropping
- Nyang Nyang: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid to high
- Dreamland: Beach break, lefts & rights, for intermediate surfers, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low to mid
- Green Bowl: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid
Places to stay near Balangan
- Balangan Paradise Hostel and Restaurant (0.2 km away): Hostel
- SUNHOUSE, Mandala Village (0.2 km away): B&B
- Balangan Flowerbud Bungalow (0.2 km away): Resort
- Balangan Surf Resort (0.2 km away): Surf camp
- La Joya (0.2 km away): Resort
- Balangan Sea View Bungalow (0.2 km away): Resort
- Coconuts Hummingbird (0.2 km away): Hotel
- Villa Karang Selatan (0.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Balangan
- Dawn Patrol Bali - Balangan Surf School (0.1 km away)
- Blue's Surf School (0.1 km away)
- Balangan Wave Surf School (0.1 km away)
- SoulFlow Surf Bali (0.1 km away)
- Malibu Surf School Balii (0.2 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Balangan?
Balangan is in Uluwatu, where the best surf season is Apr – Oct (April, May, June, July, August, September and October). It works best at this tide: low to mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SE.
What wind is offshore at Balangan?
Balangan faces NW, so wind from the SE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Balangan?
The best tide at Balangan is low to mid, 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 Balangan good for beginners?
Balangan is better for intermediate surfers.
Where can I stay near Balangan?
The nearest places to stay are Balangan Paradise Hostel and Restaurant (0.2 km away), SUNHOUSE, Mandala Village (0.2 km away), Balangan Flowerbud Bungalow (0.2 km away) and Balangan Surf Resort (0.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 2333 places to stay within 14 km of Uluwatu.
What is the surf forecast for Balangan?
Swell Cabin rates Balangan 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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