#beaches

The Best Surf Beaches in Bali, by Level

Reef breaks that break over coral and beach breaks that forgive: which Bali waves suit which surfer, how the seasons swap the coasts, and where not to paddle out.

Jimbaran: Seafood on the Sand

The bay south of the airport: the grilled seafood restaurants with tables on the beach at sunset, the calm swimming water, the fish market behind it, and how not to overpay for dinner.

Nusa Lembongan: The Easy Island Next Door

Small, flat enough to cycle, with a yellow bridge to its neighbour and a mangrove channel: the relaxed alternative to Nusa Penida and how the two fit together.

Learning to Surf in Bali: Where to Start

One of the best places in the world to learn, and one of the easiest to start in the wrong place: which beaches, what a lesson costs you in effort, and the reef rule.

Uluwatu and the Bukit Peninsula

The clifftop south of Bali: the temple on the edge and its sunset fire dance, the cove beaches down long flights of steps, the serious surf breaks, and what staying up here really costs you.

The Best Beaches in Bali: Where to Swim, Surf and Watch the Sunset

From the clifftop coves of Uluwatu to the calm sands of Sanur and the surf of Canggu, here are the best beaches in Bali and which one is right for your day.