This summer, pick up your swimsuit and suntan lotion bottle, and book a cheap vacation to Bali – a jewel in the Indian Ocean.
In the 1930s, Bali became a hotspot for surfers, who came in from all over the world to ride the magnificent waves around the island. Since then, Bali has been a surfing spot worth visiting, with beaches that go on forever and weather that is wonderful all year round.
Due to the size of the island you will never have to look far to find perfect surfing conditions, and the variety in the surf also provides great options for both veteran and new surfers. With its unique location in the Indian Ocean, the swells are wonderful year round, and are perfect if you are looking to get in some off-season surfing.
The best time to visit the island is in July, because it is the time when water is cool and the skies are clear. From December to March there is more rain as the rainy season sets in, and so the surfing conditions are better on the eastern side of the island.
Medewi Beach is a wonderful surfing spot for inexperienced surfers, with restaurants next to the coast providing a substitute to surfing. Kuta Beach is good for newcomers as there are various surfing schools here that you can sign up with for lessons. You can also hire or purchase equipment on this beach. Dreamland is another surfing beach where all types of surfers will find themselves taking pleasure in the swell. Balangan is another fun beach for new surfers, with less competition and the possibility to score more waves.
The waves are very good for beginners at the above mentioned beaches. However, Bingin Beach is the one that experienced surfers flock to. Like Bingin, Uluwatu is also for experienced surfers as the waves can go as high as fifteen feet, and prove dangerous for those unprepared or inexperienced. A similar wave height is to be expected at Nusa Dua, where this danger is coupled with the sharp reef bottom that can rip apart inexperienced surfers. The surf at Canggu Beach is also great, but it is a good idea to watch out for the undertow and jagged reef that can injure those who aren’t careful. Padang is another beach for experienced surfers, with huge swells and large barrels that are both great to watch and surf.
Bali is a great spot for some cheap surfing action, with tourists thronging here from all over the world. Be prepared to buy or rent equipment if you don’t already have it. You will be able to enjoy a cheap budget holiday here with the advantage of being able to experience different kinds of waves every day.
So, if you’re looking for a surfing vacation, then this one is surely planned for you. Not only cheap, but it also provides you with plenty of surfing options so that you can thoroughly enjoy your time here.