The Logger’s Paradise: Why Medewi Is One of Bali’s Best Longboard Destinations
When surfers think of Bali, they often visualize high-performance shortboarding: razor-sharp reef breaks, hollow barrels, and explosive aerial maneuvers over shallow coral. Places like Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and Keramas have built the island’s reputation as a high-octane surf mecca. But if your style leans more toward style, grace, and cross-stepping down a single-fin log, those frantic, heavy lineups can feel a bit overwhelming. Fortunately, tucked away on the quiet northwest coast of the island lies a completely different kind of treasure. Far past the digital nomad traffic of Canggu, where the emerald green rice paddies meet a coast of dramatic black sand and smooth cobblestones, sits the village of Medewi. […]