Sanur
Big-day machine on the wet-season east coast
A heavy, hollow right-hand reef break that only gets going on big wet-season swells. Long paddle out — boat is recommended on bigger days.
Spot info
Wave type
Reef break
Wave type
Reef break
Skill level
Advanced
Skill level
Advanced
Best swell
S
Best swell
S
Best tide
High
Best tide
High
Crowd
Medium
Crowd
Medium
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Wave type
Reef break
Wave type
Reef break
Skill level
Advanced
Skill level
Advanced
Best swell
S
Best swell
S
Best tide
High
Best tide
High
Crowd
Medium
Crowd
Medium
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr
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Sanur — Frequently asked
→Is Sanur a beginner spot?
No — Sanur is an intermediate-to-advanced reef break with a long paddle out and a strong current. The wave is mellow only relative to Uluwatu. Beginners go to Old Man's or Berawa, not Sanur.
→When does Sanur work?
Wet season (Nov-Mar) when the east-coast picks up the trade-wind swell. Dry-season SW swells barely register here. Mid to mid-high tide on a glassy morning is the window.
→How long is the paddle out at Sanur?
Long — 300-500m depending on which peak you're targeting. There's a channel running past the reef that helps, but expect a 10-15 minute paddle on bigger days. Save energy for wave-catching.
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seasonsSurfing Bali in the Wet Season (Nov - Mar)
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