**** MORNING SURF UP-DATE **** Hello friends of Bali and welcome back to the only daily Bali surf and weather info website on the net. This morning I was up early and down for the dawn surf check of the Outer Reefs of Tuban. The wind was already strong outta the ESE-SE @ 10-12knot and straight off-shore between Legian and Uluwatu. The tide was almost on the bottom of a 0.6mtr Low set for around 8.00am. Wave height between Kuta Reef and Airports has dropped off a touch over night but there was still the odd 3 footer (head high) coming through on Middle Reef and Airport Left . There were 3 surfers in the water at Middle’s and a couple more down at Airport Left. There was even one un educated surfer riding a very shallow looking Kuta Reef in the knee high range. Dewa Made has just hit the road for Uluwatu and hopefully my local surf photographer mate Ari Ajus will help us out with some more high quality photos to bring home. But he has taken the digimatic just incase Ari’s thrown a sicky. There should still be some nice 4 footers happening down at Uluwatu today and would be the best option for a paddle. Especially as the tide starts to roll back in for a 2.3mtr High around 1.30pm. It’s also probably a good size for a beach break option today anywhere up along the Kuta to Legian strip of beach, and around lunch time you’ll find the best conditions. Weather wise today there was a bit of cloud hanging about just after the dawn but now at 9.00am she’s clearing up nicely and were gunna be in for another hot and sunny day here along Bali’s famous south western coastline. Not too bad hey, we’ve got some waves around, clean off-shore wind and sweet sunshine to go with it all. What are ya’s waiting for, Bali ’s where it’s at ! Changing dollars out on the streets of Kuta you’ll find; — 1AU$=Rp7,800 – 1US$=Rp9,050 . Ok what I’ve done for ya’s last night was to load up another 6 new VID E O CLIPS , 5 surfing and 1 bodyboarding clips from Uluwatu. There’s another batch of images on the bodyboarding page as well. And Dewa will be back with more surfing photos for ya’s later this afternoon. Plus there’s more Mentawai islands surf info from the good guys at Kandui Surf Resort to check out. Looking at the swell prediction info on the net this morning and it’s not gunna be too much longer and we’ll be rolling in new swell, next week is looking loaded with the stuff ! Alrighty then have a good one and I’ll drop ya’s another afternoon run down and let ya’s know what it was like down at my favorite little shore break today ! Money saver tip #752 : Anyone wanting to get out on a 3 island 7 day boat charter to Lembongan, Lombok and Sumbawa drop me a line cause I was talking to an operator last night and he’s offering the all inclusive trips for just AU$625.00 !!! Hey and don’t forget when ya day is done and ya wanna kick back for a few cold one’s make sure ya call into the “The Dewi Sri” live seafood restaurant here in Jalan Kartika Plaza, Tuban (the seafood at Jimburan Bay is not even in the picture). Anyway the boss Mr Nyoman Korna wants all you lot to know that between the hours of 3pm till 7pm, 7 days a week for the next month, he’s going to be offering ya’s ICY COLD BEER at way below Happy Hour prices. A large Bintang Beer will cost Rp12,000 (AU$1.70) and a small bottle of Bintang goes for just Rp7,000 (AU$0.90). So if you’ve got a thirst for ICE COLD BEER make sure ya drop by and say G’Day to Nyoman and his friendly staff at the “Dewi Sri” Finally, I just wanna refresh ya’s about what baliwaves.com is all about . We’re not trying to flog ya’s surf trips or sell ya’s anything for that matter, we’re just trying to show ya’s how good it is here in Bali / Indonesia for a surfing holiday. We want you guys to come over and have a ball and then go back home and tell your friends how good it is
Lakey Peak on the island of Sumbawa ; Onky has sent us through some more news from lakey this morning and reckons that the waves are down into the shoulder to head high class on the set waves at “The Peak” . There were only 9 surfers out in the water at the time. No takers for lakey Pipe or anywhere else for that matter with the tide being a bit too low first up. He also reckon the weather “is a bit shitty this morning” but the wind was clean and off-shore. The total number of visiting surfers in the area still stands around the 90 mark. Also happening over at Lakey Peak next month the annual Dompu Pro open surfing contest will be happening from the 13th to 15th of August . All surfers are welcome to get over there and compete ! For anyone want ing to try out Lakey Peak make sure you check the tidal information before you head over there. It’s pretty important that you line up your time there while the High Tide is happening through the early am and then progressing forward each day. That way you’ll be assured of scoring perfection. Merpati Airlines are flying there daily from Bali and you can buy your tickets from a 1000 different travel agents anywhere in Bali (and save yourselves some dollars by doing it on your pat malone) Once your in Bima there’s transport drivers waiting to take you to Lakey Peak for around Rp500,000 per van, and that’s split between the surfers. Then ya got a range of Hotels to choose from all right in front of the waves, ranging from low low budget to the very very comfortable rooms of the Aman Gati Hotel. Plus ya can always drop us an email for more information on getting across to lakey’s
GOOD NEWS : If anyone is interested in helping out with the Balinese Orphan Scholarship / Sponsorship Program. In other words turn around the life of a child with some basic education and putting them into a family environment. Please take a look at this website: www.ihfonline.org These people have been providing this kind of help to the less fortunate for a long time and have been doing a great job. If you are interested in being a part of this program but have some questions send an email to the founder of I.H.F; [email protected] and I’m sure Carol will be able to give you the answers. Thanks again crew !! ***Just a quick up-date on our Orphan assistance program*** To date baliwaves.com has assisted in getting more that 100 under privileged Balinese children into school !!!! So hats off to everyone who has been kind enough to help support the kids !
Why don’t ya send us an email if ya have any questions that might help your next Indo surfing holiday run that bit smoother. Discounts into G-Land ’07. How to get over to Lakey Peak . You can also ask me about the ever popular Lombok and Sumbawa 7 day 3 island boat charter and I’ll give you the run down on reliable operators, and what price the actual owners charge ! Likewise if your looking for a cheap, clean and 100% surfer friendly place to HOME BASE in Bali . (A/C, Hot ‘n Cold water, TV, fridge @ AU$20.00 a night per single room and AU$30.00 per twin share room, DISCOUNTS FOR ANYONE STAYING LONGER THAN 7 DAYS.) here in Bali , and only a 5-10 minute walk down to the beach and Outer Reefs here in friendly Tuban . Or if your looking for a more private Villa to rent take a look in our business directory for a real bargain.
Hey and I’ve just found another laid back Losman / Guest House here in Tuban Tuban that is offering fan cooled rooms for just AU$10.00 per day (single rooms only)
Best Regards from the No.1 surfing holiday destination that’s got it all, BALI , see ya’s here in 2007 !!!
Slim
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