Uluwatu

Uluwatu is situated at the southern end of Bali, these days you can drive or ride all the way to the warungs on a sealed road. There are 4 different sections at Ulu; there's Temples which is a long and hollow wave that works on the mid to high tide. The Peak right in front of the warungs in line with the cave also best on the high tide. Racetrack is a super fast but makeable barrel that works on the low tide, but gets seriously shallow. Outside corner is considered by many to be one of the best waves anywhere in the world, the corner won't even start to break unless the swell is at least in the 8' range, and then if your game you are in for one long and fast ride.

Wet/Dry Season
Dry Season - April/October

Best Swell Direction
South

Best Size
Will work on anything from 3-10'. Uluwatu is a swell magnet and rarely goes flat!!

Best Winds
SE Tradewinds

Crowd Factor
Ulu can get very crowded when the swell is in the 2-5ft range during the dry season, but when the corners breaking crowds are not much of a worry. Plus the crowds do tend to spread out between Temples and the Peak.

Location

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  • duncan Says:

    love the new site much better

  • duncan Says:

    same her
    hey my name is duncan too lolzROFLING

  • newersummer Says:

    How to find and give pictures dudes, surf in early August at Uluwatu?

  • kye Says:

    goin there tomozz!!
    yeeewww!
    :)

  • JEAN-PIERRE Says:

    I am coming to Bali where can i get budget accommodation for a surfing trip

  • daf Says:

    got any fotos of ulu on Sept 13? Good size with Jim Banks , Made Lana & only a few others out

  • made Says:

    jean-pierre stay in france dickhead we dont want ya here

  • go_right Says:

    Jean Pierre,

    Try slim at Tuban, clean rooms and close to the boats and kuta night life.

    See on this site for details –

    Cheers

  • luke Says:

    what happend last week?? there died 1 guy in ulu`s right?

  • trever Says:

    Yeah a jap boogieboarder apparently had an asthma attack or heart attack in the line up.

  • kylem Says:

    site rocks jb.not enough photo’s of me though.lol.whens the next circle k sesh.

  • Roy Says:

    hey guys…can anyone recommend a cruisey longboard break. Am coming Oct 14…first trip. Too old for the shortie these days

  • slim Says:

    Balian / Medewi are about as cruzey as it gets, and just as popular.

  • bee Dub Says:

    good site improvements jb….missin that outside corner!

  • John Engel Says:

    Hi Slim,
    Arriving in Bai in a week. Do you have any recommendations for a driver?
    Ta
    John

  • slim Says:

    Hi John, drop me an email (just hit one of the contact links on baliwaves) and I’ll help you get it sorted out.

    Cheers

    Slim

  • daniel Says:

    is this a reef break???

  • Dan Says:

    Arriving in Bali on Friday. Will need a driver for sat thru tues, what price should I pay each day To go to ulu and bingin etc

  • slim Says:

    from where ? for how long each day ? with how many people ? do you have board straps ?
    These are just a few common questions a driver may ask ?

  • jim Says:

    how deep is it? is it reef?

  • slim Says:

    low tide = shallow
    high tide = not so shallow

    pending moon phase :)

  • Gerard Says:

    Hey Slim I’m finally recovering from our trip.
    want to thank you for all your hospitality and your knowledge about everything that made it easier for us. We all had an memorable vacation, Thanks again and hope to visit in the near future.

  • slim Says:

    Hey Gerard !
    Man it was really nice to have great easy going guests like you, Daryl & Dennis, our doors are always open for you guys !
    Slim

  • Patrucs Says:

    Hey!
    There is some surfing at Uluwatu in December,January?
    I will travel to the island in this dates and I would like practice the surfing in this spot.
    Thanks!!!

  • Joel Fitzpatrick-Gibbons Says:

    Actually there is no water at Uluwatu at this time of year due to planetary alignment and karmic forces, how ever in northern Bali at Singaraja there is fabulous waves or better still at Ubud beach.Just take a cab straight from the airport.

  • slim Says:

    How could you expose the secret location………… Ubud perfect left and right beach breaks

  • Patrucs Says:

    Thanks you Very much Joel!;)

  • Mouse Says:

    I am coming to Bali – where is the accomodation hotel around the Temples break – please could someone help me .

    Mouse Billson
    Jeffreys Bay
    South Africa

  • Davo Says:

    accomodation everywhere mouse , just turn up , youll get a room no problems

  • Roc Says:

    Hey Slim
    I have been told…that in Uluwatu there are good waves in the wet season in the all early mornings. It’s true?
    Thanks

  • slim Says:

    It’s just something you can’t count on. Yes sometimes we can and sometimes it’s blown out. Normally to find the best waves through the wet season we have to wait and see which way the wind is blowing, how much swell we have, what tide we have, and then make a call on where to surf. Doesn’t matter where you “plan” on surfing / staying, you’ll more than likely still have to travel to find the best waves.

  • Kenny Says:

    Just got back from surfing ulu’s it’s off tap one of
    the best best places ive surfed I’ll be back every tear from now on

  • choller Says:

    which break would be good for us to go to SLIM? we are three chicks from the caribean, know how to surf, but not hard core(yet)… hahahaha

  • jeremy williams Says:

    I am coming from germany and not surf a reef before, Will I get scratch if I take a big wipeout if I am surfing on my malibu, or should i ride my SUP? please explain my best optoin, maybe a board caddy. Thank you for advice.

  • Davo Says:

    hahaha , you must be trolling , ill take your bait … bring your 1st aid kit jeremy , and get some swimming lessons too so after you get cut badly on the razor sharp reef, you can get out of the water quickly before the sharks smell the blood and eat you .

  • slim Says:

    Nice One !!!

  • Brad Malyon Says:

    Oh Jeremy…. Now now….. How are you mate?

  • Scott Says:

    I’m headed to Bali in a few days. Where would be a good place to go right now for clean, fun waves? Thanks!

  • slim Says:

    Million dollar question : )

  • Timmmm Says:

    Hey just wondering where to paddle out i’ve heard of the cave and heard it can get pretty dicey in there any other suggestions? also is it worth buying booties?

  • Davo Says:

    there was another way down near temples break ( 150 metres from the cave ) but the recent landslide from the heavy rains in march have washed it away . Its a deathtrap waiting to happen , as the grass roots are all thats holding the top of the track together , and its severely undermined .

    If you walk on it , the track will crumble beneath your feet sending you to a 75 metre drop to your death.

    If you think the cave is too dicey dude …, then you shouldnt be surfing at Ulus fullstop.

  • muffintop Says:

    Wow, Im coming to Bali this week and it looks like there is some swell on tap! Yes! Ulu’s looks great for me cuz Im goofy. I never surfed here before, but I heard bad things about lots of dropins and agro locals and brazilians, lol. How is surfing Ulu’s nowdays?

  • slim Says:

    No agro locals at Uluwatu, and the average Brazilian is ok as well. Plenty of dropping in though.

  • gonad Says:

    yes they have very nice locals at Uluwatu

  • muffintop Says:

    Thats good to know they are friendly. So with all that dropping in, do fights ever occur? Im used to Cali, and people brawl all the time.

  • slim Says:

    we see tourists wanting to fight each other all the time, on vacation in paradise….. go figure that ?

  • jeremy Says:

    Hey Brad, You like that.. yeah good mate, you still bondi?

  • Wife of Surfer Says:

    Ok. This is a fun(ny) site and I’ve no idea if I’ll get a straight answer but I’ll give it a crack. I don’t surf but hubby does and he wants us to got to Bali for his birthday (June) and stay somewhere on a surf beach, kid friendly for 3yo and 1yo. And massages for me? Anyone have any ideas to keep us all happy 8-)

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