Nusa Dua Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
S, SW, W
Wind
W, NW are offshore, Glassy mornings
Surf Height
Chest high-2X overhead
Tide
Low to Medium
Nusa Dua Surf Guide
Nusa Dua is the rainy-season bread and butter equivalent to Uluwatu. There's always a wave here. Nusa Dua is a swell magnet; in fact, Nusa Dua is known to have the biggest rideable surf in Bali, and much of Indonesia. It can be a beast of a wave. The wicked current and rogue set waves can wash a surfer down the entire reef before he or she even gets a wave. Giant Nusa is a difficult playing field, and surfers should use extreme caution when looking out at what appears to be fun, six to eight-foot waves with nobody out. The distance of the reef from the beach can be deceiving, and often they will find dangerous, 12 to 15-foot conditions.
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate-Advanced
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Good.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Medium
Spot Rating
Fun
Fun.
Shoulder Burn
Exhausting
Depends on size but generally a lot of paddling, especially when overhead.
Water Quality
Clean
Clean.
Hazards
Big, heavy waves, strong current and reef cuts.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Gun
Access
Hire a boat to take you to the lineup.
Bottom
Sharp, Shallow, Reef
Best Season
October-April
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