Nusa Dua

Surf Guide

Nusa Dua is the rainy season bread and butter equivalent to Uluwatu. There's always a wave, and often it's big. Nusa Dua is a swell magnet and sometimes it's too big, in fact Nusa Dua is known to have the biggest rideable surf in Bali, and much of Indonesia. These days, local fishermen offer surfers a lift out to the break for 5,000rp ($0.50). It's a great deal considering how far out the break is, and allows for many people to get out there that would otherwise think twice. Nusa Dua 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. Nusa Dua is known for big waves, and on its day, giant Nusa is a difficult playing field and only a few local chargers are out there. Visiting surfers should use extreme caution when looking out at what appears to be six-to-eight-foot fun waves with nobody out. The distance of the reef from the beach can be deceiving, and often a surfer will be looking at twelve-to-fifteen-foot dangerous conditions. If in doubt, count how long it takes for the lip of the wave to reach the bottom. In any case, Nusa Dua can be a great wave and is usually a good place to ride a bigger board. Another nice thing about Nusa Dua is the beach. This is a great place to bring the family. Come on down to Tim and Putu's Nusa Dua Beach Bar and Grill and there will be good food, fun tidal pools for the kids, and mom or dad can go out and get a few waves. Click here to download Surfline's Bali Surf Guide pdf.