First surfed Kuta Beach as a beginner surfer, on an 8ft day. What a thrill it was catching the 3ft whitewater that was faster than a speeding bullet! After a play in the (surprisingly blue) waters of Kuta Beach, one must appropriate a deck chair and have Ketut provide a full body massage while the sea breeze blows and the surf crashes nearby. Locals and tourists sit together next to iceboxes and chew the fat over a Bintang or two. Kuta itself might not be popular with many of the more discerning travellers that grace Bali’s shores, but Kuta Beach remains one of the quintissential experiences of a Bali holiday for me.
The Lakuen resort consist of five Bungalows situated right on the waterfront in Gerupuk village. Gerupuk Bay in Lombok is a pretty popular spot for surfers due to the number and variety of waves. Staying at Lakuen means you can get there while others are still scooterting in from Kuta. Each Bungalow has plenty of space for your party to hang around either inside or outside on the balcony. Pretty luxurious by Lombok standards, with attached bathrooms, full kitchen and niceties like air conditioning, tv, dvd players, fridge and a supply of filtered water. Lakuen also has its own restaurant which can serve up local, western or Japanese cuisine and the requisite after surf Bintang. When you are ready to leave the creature comforts of your big new house and feel like hitting the surf, book with Lakuen’s own surf guides who will arrange for a boat to take you out (almost all breaks require boat transport). All cool guys and local Gerupuk surfers.
If you are looking for a real surf shop. You know .. a place which actually deals more in surfboards than surf fashion. Head down to the Ross Rasta surfing co in the sea side town of Barwon Heads. The owner gives good advice, and being a shaper and a surfe,r should have no problems matching you up with a surfboard that’s suitable for you, Ross Rasta even has its own old school surf report. Accurate predictions as only a local can give peppered with social commentary and witty insights. A must read. Rasta Surfboards – 13th Beach Surf Report.
My home away from home in Bali. Echoland Bed & Breakfast is run by a team who go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. Always super clean. The super friendly management team can arrange surfboards and surfing guides if you are looking to hire/learn. If you are in Canggu for the surfing, and most people are, then you will love the fact that Echoland b&b is only 200m from the entrance to Echo beach and a selection of classic surf breaks. Canggu, Old Man’s and the Rivermouth. Get in early for a few uncrowded waves before the guys from Kuta get there.
Stumbled onto this surf culture / fashion shop in the heart of Seminyak. Beautiful place. Makes the average surf shop look like a Circle K. Drifter Surf carries apparel and other surf lifestyle items which gravitate more towards the “surfing as art” movement. The wall art, books and music collection look like they have been tastefully chosen and come with a stamp of pre-approved cool.
For surfers, the Ramada hotel has direct access to the Legian beach and is situated near the popular Double 6 break. There is a little shower at the entrance for you to wash off after your surf. For those wanting surf lessons, the Rip Curl Surf school is just a couple of meters from the hotel. Meal times, the Tao restaurant at Ramada is a great place to relax with elevated views of the beach and a splash pool for you to cool off.
First surfed Kuta Beach as a beginner surfer, on an 8ft day. What a thrill it was catching the 3ft whitewater that was faster than a speeding bullet! After a play in the (surprisingly blue) waters of Kuta Beach, one must appropriate a deck chair and have Ketut provide a full body massage while the sea breeze blows and the surf crashes nearby. Locals and tourists sit together next to iceboxes and chew the fat over a Bintang or two. Kuta itself might not be popular with many of the more discerning travellers that grace Bali’s shores, but Kuta Beach remains one of the quintissential experiences of a Bali holiday for me.
cjay on Kuta Beach
Hot water showers. Enough said!
vicsurfer on Torquay Main Beach, Torquay
The Lakuen resort consist of five Bungalows situated right on the waterfront in Gerupuk village. Gerupuk Bay in Lombok is a pretty popular spot for surfers due to the number and variety of waves. Staying at Lakuen means you can get there while others are still scooterting in from Kuta. Each Bungalow has plenty of space for your party to hang around either inside or outside on the balcony. Pretty luxurious by Lombok standards, with attached bathrooms, full kitchen and niceties like air conditioning, tv, dvd players, fridge and a supply of filtered water. Lakuen also has its own restaurant which can serve up local, western or Japanese cuisine and the requisite after surf Bintang. When you are ready to leave the creature comforts of your big new house and feel like hitting the surf, book with Lakuen’s own surf guides who will arrange for a boat to take you out (almost all breaks require boat transport). All cool guys and local Gerupuk surfers.
Vince on Lakuen Gerupuk Surf Bungalow
If you are looking for a real surf shop. You know .. a place which actually deals more in surfboards than surf fashion. Head down to the Ross Rasta surfing co in the sea side town of Barwon Heads. The owner gives good advice, and being a shaper and a surfe,r should have no problems matching you up with a surfboard that’s suitable for you, Ross Rasta even has its own old school surf report. Accurate predictions as only a local can give peppered with social commentary and witty insights. A must read. Rasta Surfboards – 13th Beach Surf Report.
vicsurfer on Rasta Surfboards
My home away from home in Bali. Echoland Bed & Breakfast is run by a team who go out of their way to make your stay pleasant. Always super clean. The super friendly management team can arrange surfboards and surfing guides if you are looking to hire/learn. If you are in Canggu for the surfing, and most people are, then you will love the fact that Echoland b&b is only 200m from the entrance to Echo beach and a selection of classic surf breaks. Canggu, Old Man’s and the Rivermouth. Get in early for a few uncrowded waves before the guys from Kuta get there.
Vince on Echoland Bed & Breakfast
Stumbled onto this surf culture / fashion shop in the heart of Seminyak. Beautiful place. Makes the average surf shop look like a Circle K. Drifter Surf carries apparel and other surf lifestyle items which gravitate more towards the “surfing as art” movement. The wall art, books and music collection look like they have been tastefully chosen and come with a stamp of pre-approved cool.
Vince on Drifter Surf Shop Bali
For surfers, the Ramada hotel has direct access to the Legian beach and is situated near the popular Double 6 break. There is a little shower at the entrance for you to wash off after your surf. For those wanting surf lessons, the Rip Curl Surf school is just a couple of meters from the hotel. Meal times, the Tao restaurant at Ramada is a great place to relax with elevated views of the beach and a splash pool for you to cool off.
Vince on Ramada Resort Camakila Bali