The Tale of Two Monsoons: Dry Season vs. Wet Season Surfing in West Bali
When surfers discuss Bali, their minds instantly drift to the southern tip of the island the majestic limestone cliffs of the Bukit Peninsula, or the bustling beach breaks of Canggu. Yet, seasoned travelers who value long, open faces, uncrowded line-ups, and a slower pace of life look further up the southwest coast. They head toward West Bali, a region defined by towering coconut plantations, black volcanic sand, and world-class waves like Balian and Medewi. Because West Bali faces the sweeping Indian Ocean from a unique angle, its surf conditions are heavily dictated by Indonesia’s two distinct meteorological periods: the Dry Season and the Wet Season. While common surf lore says […]