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Bali Green Surf

4.1 — based on 25 community signals
4.2 12 species 23 contributors

Bali Green Surf is a year-round break at Pantai Seminyak offering consistent waves for surfers of all levels in Indonesia's prime tropical belt.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Difficulty
Beginner
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Activity
surf
Difficulty
beginner
Best months
Year-round

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Conditions today

Conditions

Open-Meteo
Wind
3.7 kn
Wave
1.26 m
Water
27.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: SE (64%)
Now: NNE (28°)
Tide (7 days)
range: 1.75m

Next: High at 01:00 (+0.94m)

+1.1 m0 m-0.7 m
▲ 01:00 · +0.94m ▼ 08:00 · -0.46m ▲ 14:00 · +0.29m ▼ 19:00 · -0.21m
Sat 19Sun 20Mon 21Tue 22Wed 23Thu 24Fri 25
UV9 · very high Air PM2.59 · good 06:10 18:15
Day Wind Wave UV Rain
09-19 10.5 1.34 9 0mm
09-20 9.6 1.74 9 0mm
09-21 9.6 1.82 9 0mm
09-22 10.6 1.62 9 0mm
09-23 9.1 1.48 9 0mm
09-24 8.8 1.44 9 1mm
09-25 8.7 1.36 9 2mm

About this spot

Bali Green Surf sits at Pantai Seminyak, one of Bali's most accessible surf zones. The spot works year-round, making it reliable for visiting surfers who can't time their trip around seasonal swells. The break draws both beginners learning to pop up and experienced riders seeking fun, mellow waves. Pantai Seminyak has built a strong local community reflected in user-submitted content—three community videos document conditions and techniques here. The spot sits outside a marine protected area, so typical access rules apply. Water conditions remain tropical throughout the year. The beach setup supports quick entry and exit, and the sandy approach makes paddling out straightforward. Expect a mix of riders, from schools to solo travelers hitting consistent shoulder-season peaks. Local knowledge counts. Check current conditions via community footage before sessions, and respect other surfers sharing the lineup.

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Best months

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Trip essentials

Everything you need before you pack — checklist, sun, logistics.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Sustainability disclosures
🌍 CO2 footprint LHR ↔ 12521km · ~2880kg · €52

From your departure country

United States
Origin score: 54/100
  • Visa: Visa on arrival · 30 days max
  • Flight: 12h · direct
  • Jet-lag: 12h east · 8 days recovery

FAQ

When is the best time to surf Bali Green Surf?

The spot works year-round. Dry season (April–October) typically sees steadier swells, but consistent waves arrive throughout the year, making it ideal if you can't time travel around seasonal windows.

What skill level suits this break?

Bali Green Surf accommodates beginners through intermediate surfers. The exact wave character varies by swell direction and tide, so checking community videos beforehand helps set expectations.

Are there sharks or dangerous marine life?

Pantai Seminyak is a working beach in a popular area. Standard tropical ocean awareness applies—rinse any cuts, avoid dawn/dusk paddling with open wounds, and respect local guidance.

Do I need permits or local permission to surf?

The spot is outside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. Respect local customs and check with accommodation providers or local operators for any temporary closures or conditions.

Operators near this spot

Dive centres, kite & surf schools within 10 km, sourced from OpenStreetMap.

Aquamarine Diving Bali

1.5 km
Dive centre
Hours: 07:00-19:00

Neptune Scuba Diving

9.2 km
Dive centre
Hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00

Adventure Scuba Diving Bali

0.9 km
Dive centre

Intrinity Divers

5.5 km
Dive centre

Bali dive shop

7.5 km
Dive centre

Ocean king

7.6 km
Dive centre

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Perfect Glassy Waves at Green Bowl Bali (POV Surf)

KopralTuuf
💬 3 top comments
  • yeeeew da stoke🤙

    @wayanisdawan9631 · 👍 2
  • So good yaaaaa! Stay stoked brotha

    @samboogaerdtthooft4078 · 👍 1
  • soooo glassssyyyyy!!

    @astrangelove33 · 👍 1

Bali Surf Report - Greenball 2nd May 2025

Padang Padang Surf Camp
💬 1 top comments
  • Surf Greenbowl with us! www.balisurfingcamp.com/

    @PadangPadangSurfCamp · 👍 0

Glassy Greenbowl - RAWFILES - 05/FEB/2021 4k

Surf Raw Files
💬 3 top comments
  • Thanks for Watching! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE and LIKE to help support the channel!! Thank you!

    @SurfRawFiles · 👍 3
  • Surfed here in the 90s on my own ❤

    @uksurfer2505 · 👍 0
  • In many ways this is more enjoyable than watching the 'monster waves' videos. I don't have the anxiety of thinking I may be watching someone take their last ride ever, just a cool ride on a decent wave. Very relaxing.

    @SeanVplayer · 👍 1

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