🌊 Best Surf Spots in Bali for Beginners & Intermediates

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Bali is one of the best places in the world to learn to surf, thanks to its warm water, consistent waves, and beginner-friendly beaches. Whether you’re catching your very first wave or working on turns and green waves, Bali has the perfect surf spot for you.

At Ocean Freedom Surf School in Canggu, we teach students from all over the world — including Australia, India, Singapore, the UK, the USA, and Europe — and we choose the best surf spot every day based on your level and conditions.

Here is our expert guide to the best surf spots in Bali for beginners and intermediate surfers.

🏄‍♂️ Best Surf Spots in Bali for Beginners

1️⃣ Batu Bolong (Canggu)

Best for: Complete beginners & first-time surfers

Batu Bolong is one of the most popular beginner surf spots in Bali. The waves are soft, slow, and forgiving — ideal for learning pop-ups, balance, and basic board control.

✔ Sandy bottom near shore
✔ Long rides
✔ Perfect for surf lessons

This is one of our main training beaches for first-time surfers.

2️⃣ Kuta Beach

Best for: First lessons & confidence building

Kuta Beach offers long stretches of sand and gentle white-water waves. It’s perfect if you’re new to the ocean or nervous about surfing for the first time.

✔ Soft sand bottom
✔ Plenty of space
✔ Ideal for learning paddling & timing

3️⃣ Old Man’s (Canggu)

Best for: Beginners improving confidence

Old Man’s is a step up from Batu Bolong. The waves are still friendly but offer longer rides, helping surfers improve stance, balance, and wave reading.

✔ Beginner-friendly reef
✔ Fun, mellow waves
✔ Great progression spot

🌊 Best Surf Spots in Bali for Intermediates

4️⃣ Berawa Beach (Canggu)

Best for: Beginner-to-intermediate transition

Berawa offers slightly faster and more powerful waves, ideal for surfers who are ready to move beyond white water and start riding green waves.

✔ Great for turns & speed
✔ Consistent conditions
✔ Best with coaching

5️⃣ Seminyak Beach

Best for: Intermediate surfers refining technique

Seminyak has more power than Kuta but remains approachable for improving surfers. It’s perfect for practicing trimming, turns, and wave selection.

6️⃣ Balangan Beach

Best for: Confident intermediates

Balangan offers beautiful scenery and longer left-hand waves when conditions are right. A great place to practice flow and down-the-line surfing.

⚠ Reef bottom — best with instructor guidance

🚫 Surf Spots NOT Recommended for Beginners

Some Bali surf spots are not suitable for beginners or early intermediates:

❌ Uluwatu
❌ Padang Padang
❌ Bingin
❌ Impossibles

These waves are powerful reef breaks best left to advanced surfers.

⭐ Why Surf With Ocean Freedom Surf School Canggu

Choosing the right surf school matters — especially in Bali.

At Ocean Freedom Surf School, we offer:
✔ Instructors who have surfed since childhood
✔ 10+ years of teaching experience
✔ Small groups & private lessons
✔ Daily surf spot selection based on safety & level
✔ Beginner & intermediate focused coaching
✔ Surf & Stay packages in Canggu

Instead of taking everyone to the same beach, we take you to the best surf spot for YOUR level every day — helping you progress faster and surf safely.

Book today : Ocean Freedom Surf Bali

🌍 Perfect for International Travellers

Many of our students travel to Bali every month from:
🇦🇺 Australia
🇮🇳 India
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇬🇧 UK
🇺🇸 USA
🇪🇺 Europe

If you’re planning a Bali trip, booking surf lessons in advance helps secure your dates — especially during busy seasons.

🤙 Ready to Surf in Bali?

Whether you’re:
✔ A total beginner
✔ An improving intermediate
✔ Traveling solo, as a couple, or with friends

Ocean Freedom Surf School Canggu is here to help you surf better, safer, and with confidence.

👉 Book your surf lesson or surf-and-stay package today and experience the best beginner and intermediate surf spots in Bali.