The Best Surfing Locations in Indonesia

Not many people have never heard of Bali right now. In the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, located between Java to the west and Lombok to the east, Bali is "an enchanted land of aesthetes at peace with themselves and nature" (Colin McPhee). This is the largest tourist destination in Indonesia.

However, few know that it's a great place for surfers, too. Some of the best places include the area around the Bukit Peninsula - directly south of Dempasar, Kuta (Beach), Dreamland, Uluwatu or Padang Padang. By swell coming from the Southern Ocean, Bali saw consistent waves of up to 12 ft. high, from April to November. The main drawback is that it is solid enough and you might get harassed (many)