MORNING SURF UP-DATE **** Howdy folks and thanks for dropping in for the baliwaves.com SUNDAY SESSION . Well there’s certainly been no shortage of weird weather happening this year. Here we are smack dead in the middle of our DRY Season where there’s supposed to be nothing but blue sky and sunshine. But this morning it’s been absolutely pissing down rain and has just let up now at 9.00am. It’s let up here in Tuban but there’s still some big black clouds hanging around to the South towards the Uluwatu region. Rain, hail or shine was the call this morning when I went down for the surf recon on the Outer Reefs , and soaking wet I was when I got back to Home Base . Wave height has taken another hit this morning but there’s still something out there to ride between Kuta Reef and Airport left . The tide was just about on the bottom of another 0.5mtr Low @ 8.30am so Middle Reef was looking the best outta the big 3. Kuta Reef had the odd waist to shoulder high set peeling off and will improve a touch around 10.00am or there abouts as the tide fill in a bit more . Middle Reef was still handing out head high waves and there were a few takers out there receiving em. Airport Left was only breaking in the knee to waist high class but will get a little bit better with more water over the reef. I had my hopes on riding the bike down to Uluwatu this morning to see what was happening on the low tide Racetrack section. But I gotta re think that idea with the &#$%^@* rain situation. But Uluwatu would be the best bet for paddle today for sure. The wind is blowing off-shore between Legian and Uluwatu coming outta the ESE-SE @ 3-6knot so surfing conditions are clean. The swell prediction charts are calling for a new swell to start showing on Bali ’s reef and beach breaks sometime over the next 24-36hrs so there’s gunna be plenty of surfing action happening over the coming week. Yesterday Dan sent us in some new photos from the SUPER BANK featuring some famous surfing identities, and you’ll find them on the Super Bank report page. We also got some new ones from the lad at the Kandui Surf Resort up in the MENTAWAI’S . Plus I’m gunna pull my finger out and get ya’s some more VIDEO CLIPS loaded up from the RIP CURL CUP at PADANG PADANG over the next few hours. But if the sun comes out and the rain pisses off long enough I’m still keen as mustard to go down to Uluwatu for some photos. Ok then that’s it, you lot have a good one and make the most of what’s left of the weekend. And remember the Peak Holiday Season for Bali winds up at the end of this month. BUT, the wave’s keep on cranking all year round . So if ya want some inside info just drop me a line and I’ll hook ya up. 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; Happening over at Lakey Peak next month is 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 that is offering fan cooled rooms for just AU$9.00 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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