BALI SOUTH COAST
Bali’s exposed south coast is usually too big to surf. Chances are you will only surf here because everywhere else is “flat”, but this area is not for learners ~ even when everywhere else is “too small to surf” the South Coast can have powerful thick 4 to 8 foot sets. This coast has undergone massive changes since its early days as a few remote secret spots, with a highway now circling cliff tops. There are no beach-side resorts or roads as the cliffs are too steep and close to the ocean. Next to the huge Bali Cliff hotel Green Ball is down a few hundred ridiculously steep steps,. A few kimometres west is Nyang Nyang, also only accessed down a difficult steep goat track scrambling on the edge of the cliff face. It’s even harder to climb back up again.
Arrive early before any wind. Be careful of the currents, especially as the tide sucks out on full moons.
Don’t surf the south coast alone
there is no land between here and Antarctica
BEST TIME TO TRAVEL:
ALL YEAR ROUND – GET THERE EARLY
Green Ball Photo Dick Hoole
GREEN BALL, ON BALI’S EXPOSED SOUTH COAST, IS USUALLY TOO BIG TO SURF.
It has undergone massive changes since its early days as a remote secret spot, with a highway to the huge Bali Cliff hotel.
South Coast Bali Photo John Huberman
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Always has swell, but usually too big to surf safely. Normally only visited when everywhere else goes flat as it is difficult to get down the dangerous goat track that winds down the cliff face.
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ARRIVING IN INDONESIA
When you get off the plane the heat and humidity will probably knock you in the face, so if you can change into light weight clothing on the plane before you get off. Immigration may ask to see your Passport and Airline Ticket out of the country, and proof of enough money to pay for your stay , so have them ready
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