Today with the tides being high in the afternoon there was a chilled relaxed vibe at the camp all morning. Everyone slowly woke up, enjoyed a long breakfast. Some watched The Simpsons, some lounged around the pool while others went back to bed for a morning nap. When the time came we all loaded our … Read More
Over to the other side
Today the swell was bigger, with a morning check of Padang there were 2ft sets on the low tide. There was a strong rip and a medium cross-shore wind blowing. With beginners having surfed Padang the past 2 days and wanting something fresh after checking Padang on the full tide the decided to head to … Read More
Tagged: Padang Padang, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
Surfing for the environment
Professional surfer/eco-warrior James Pribram of Laguna Beach, California is coming to Bali to help protect the environment of world-renowned Uluwatu beach. The goal is to preserve, protect and improve Uluwatu, one of Bali’s and indeed the world’s top surf sites, and eventually have it recognized as a Surf Heritage Site. From the Laguna Beach Coastline … Read More
Tagged: Bali, Eco Surf Rescue, environment, Hawaii, James Pribram, Laguna Beach, surf, surfing, Uluwatu
B E A Utiful Day!!
Today the camp awoke to a beautiful day with the sun shining and a cool breeze in the air. After a hearty breakfast the beginners were the first lot to head out. With two carloads full we headed down to Padang to check the swell. Today the swell in Padang was slightly smaller then yesterday … Read More
Clean 3 footers all-round
Today the swell still had some size to it after yesterday giving clean 3 ft sets. On the mid tide Padang looked a little on the small side, but, once the high tide came in there were 3-4ft beauties rolling in. Our beginners today decided for a change of scenery, with some client’s last day … Read More
Tagged: Balangan, Padang Padang, surf report, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
Bali travel tips
Though Bali has long been synonymous with surfing (and recently equated with eating, praying and loving) many travelers are coming to this Southeast Asian island in order to take advantage of its other sites and activities beyond the famed beaches and surf. A column for the United Arab Emirates-based Gulf News focuses on cultural and … Read More
Surf n thai
Today the camp had yet another early rise with a 6am breakfast, leaving for surf at 7am. First choice of surf spot was Penang, however rumours around the Bukit were that the swell had returned. As we drove over the bridge to check the surf we saw four to five foot sets smashing into Penang … Read More
Sunrise surf session
Today with the way the tides are moving we were back to the good ole 5am wave up call for a 5.30am surf. First few times are a little tough but when your sitting out on your board watching the sun rise over the cliffs of Padang- it’s totally worth it! With Bali summer on … Read More
Tagged: Balangan, Padang Padang, surf report, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali
Big swell is here
Today with the tides high in the afternoon the beginners had the morning to relax. After a late satisfying breakfast the guys chilled around the pool- reading books, soaking up the sun and enjoying their holiday. The swell, as predicted had gotten significantly bigger today with Padang giving 4-5ft sets on the high tide and … Read More
Tagged: Bukit, Padang Padang, surf report, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfreport Bali
Surfin' all day, nasi-goreng at night
This morning at the camp we had clients leaving and clients arriving with some sad goodbyes and some new faces to meet and mingle with. Breakfast was a social occasion with everyone introducing themselves and where they’re from. We have an array of clients from all over the world at the camp at the moment … Read More
Tagged: Dreamland, Padang Padang, surf school, Surfcamp Bali, Surfing Bali, Surfreport Bali