Airport Rights Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W
Wind
SE Tradewinds are side offshore, Glassy mornings and evenings.
Surf Height
Overhead-2X overhead
Tide
High
Airport Rights Surf Guide
A righthander in a sea of lefts, Airport Rights is much sought after by locals and travelers to Bali. On smaller days the wave can be a trickling righthander that can be fun on high tides for beginner to intermediate surfers. However, proper Airport Rights can be awesome. A serious barrel. Unfortunately, it's a fickle wave that has a long list of requirements for it to be good. Airport Rights requires a big swell. It becomes an option during the largest swells of the year. It also requires a high tide and no wind. For all of this to come together is very rare, but if it does, surfers will be rewarded for their diligence with some ultra-hollow grinders.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Doable
Medium - A heavy barrel, there's not much room for drop ins.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
This wave is fickle, and there are a crew of locals that keep their eyes on this spot, when it's on, they usually known, and are out there.
Spot Rating
Fun
Good.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Normal, but can be stronger on bigger days.
Water Quality
Fair
Little muck here and there, but mostly fine.
Hazards
Razorblades for reef and far from shore.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Gun
Access
Take a boat from either Kuta Reef or Jimbarran.
Bottom
Sharp, Shallow, Coral Reef.
Best Season
May-September
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