Indonesia
Bali
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Reef break
Surfing Uluwatu: Complete Guide
Uluwatu is Bali's most famous wave — a mechanical left-hand reef break peeling for hundreds of metres along a cliff-lined coast. Five distinct sections offer everything from peaky take-offs to long, hollow walls.
Wave type
Reef break
Skill level
Advanced
Best season
May – September
Swell
SW – S
Wind
Offshore SE trade winds
Water temp
27–29°C
Crowd
Heavy
Why surf Uluwatu?
World-class reef break, iconic cliff-top temple, and one of the world's most photogenic surf scenes.
Beginner-friendly?
Not a beginner spot. Lessons should head to Kuta, Seminyak or Batu Bolong instead.
Hazards & local knowledge
Sharp coral reef, currents, cave entry/exit at high tide.
Nearby towns
Pecatu • Bingin • Kuta
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