3 Best Surf Schools in Bali
Where To Learn Surfing In Bali
The best surf schools in Bali take full advantage of the fact that the island is a great wave-riding destination. Bali’s surf spots have become favorites for surfers of varying skill and experience, and some may find a trip to the island incomplete without trying out the waves.
Beginners may find the sea slightly intimidating, but it only takes a few lessons to get the hang of surfing. Along Bali’s sandy southwestern coast, near places like Kuta, Legian, and Canggu, there are beach breaks that provide ideal spots for those just starting with surfing. You’ll also find a good choice of first-class surf schools to help you discover the thrill of surfing.
1. Odysseys Surf School
A great school for those starting out
Good for: Adventure, Couples, Families
Odysseys Surf School has been around since 2003, with its headquarters at the front of the Mercure Kuta Bali hotel on Kuta Beach. It provides an open, fun, and friendly learning environment for beginners, with a team of experienced instructors determined to get you standing within your first few lessons.
Your first lesson gives you handy hints for selecting the right board, the basic know-how of body and board positioning, and basic maneuvers. Supported by the Academy of Surfing Professionals Australia, Odysseys offers both group and private lessons, as well as a special class for kids. Its arsenal of rash guards, helmets, and foam-lined boards in different sizes help you learn to ride the waves quickly and safely.
Location: Mercure Hotel Arcade, Jalan Pantai Kuta, Kuta, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 817 550 021
Odysseys Surf School
2. Rip Curl School of Surf
An iconic brand’s surfing school
Good for: Adventure, Couples, Families
One of the leading surf brands, Rip Curl, created its school in Legian in 1998. These shores are not as crowded as Kuta, providing you with slightly better conditions for learning. After around 4 hours of guidance from Rip Curl’s experienced instructors, you’ll have a clearer understanding of the techniques, the form, and the best positioning on the board.
Safety is a top priority and you’re provided with the latest range of Rip Curl’s top gear. The school also teaches kitesurfing, wakeboarding, stand-up paddleboarding, and windsurfing. Rash shirts, board shorts, booties for reef surfing, wetsuits (on request), and helmets, as well as impact vests for kite, wake, and windsurfing are all are provided.
Location: Jalan Arjuna, Legian, Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 7.30 am to 5 pm
Phone: +62 812 1273 5858
Rip Curl School of Surf
3. Bali Surf School.Pro
A friendly surf school community
Good for: Adventure, Couples, Families
Pro surfer Frank Faust set up Bali Surf School.Pro with a friendly attitude and sociable atmosphere, and his students have formed long-lasting friendships with his team of instructors. The school maintains its personal touch through 6 levels of courses. You learn the basic principles in the onsite swimming pool then progress to the real waves.
The school’s boards and surf gear are renewed annually, so you get the best training boards equipped with rubber fins to maximize safety. Fiberglass and epoxy boards are thrown in as you move up to more advanced classes. Pro Surf also provides luxury accommodation, and a lounge bar and restaurant, where monthly pool parties and barbecue nights take place.
Location: Jl. Pantai Cemongkak, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Open: Daily from 7 am to 7 pm
Phone: +62 822 3629 6540
Bali Surf School.Pro
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