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Reef break · A-frame

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Balian

West Bali, Indonesia-8.524° 114.990°
Levels 4-7

Wannasurf lists it as a rocky reef break (right and left) over flat rocks, wave quality "Regional Classic". It starts working at less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+. Best tide: all tides. Frequency: regular.

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Advanced details

The granular read for surfers who want it.

Wave type
Reef break
Bottom
rock
Direction
A-frame
Best tide
all

Next 7 days

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Surf outlook

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Live conditions

We don't have a current forecast for Balian. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.

Surf Snapshot

Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.

Oct
Consistency this monthEstimated
Flat
Beginner safety
Risky
Crowd
Moderate
Boardshorts
Recommended boardsShortboardfunboard
Year-round consistency
Oct: Flat consistencyTap a month

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Rated for Levels 4-7 · Best at Level 5.

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Beginner notes

Graded from Level 4. Wannasurf rates it for all surfers, but it is a rocky reef break over flat rocks. Weekday crowd: few surfers.

Nearby spots

The closest graded spots to Balian, straight-line distance.

  • Pererenan~20 km · Levels 4-7
  • Canggu (Batu Bolong)~22 km · Levels 2-5
  • Berawa~23 km · Levels 4-7
  • Medewi~24 km · Levels 3-6
  • Kuta Beach~29 km · Levels 1-4

Best months to surf here

In-season months for Bali, from our editors’ season calendar.

  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep

How this spot is sourced

Cross-checked against 1 source, last checked October 2026.

  • WannaSurf surf spot atlas

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