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WIND AND
WAVES SEASONAL CONDITIONS
WET SEASON - December to March. The stretch of beach south of
Sanur Beach hotel is the best during this time of the year as inside
the lagoon, the water is very flat whilst on the reef, the waves are
like a ramp The wet season is when the monsoon hits Bali, with
westerly side shore winds. Powerful at times up to 35 knots, but a
little bit gusty. The windiest months in the wet season are usually
December and February. Sails: from 5 m2 to 7.5 m2 freestyle or
free-ride (75 kg sailor) Boards: big wave board or freestyle Blue
Reef left - Bali’s very own Ho'okipa. Side shore winds, with waves
up to 10 feet providing perfect conditions for jumping and wave
riding. Looking out to sea its about 200metres, left of the light
tower. The waves can be very hollow and over 6 feet so no margins
for errors here. Better conditions with wind side shore winds and a
medium/low to high tide. Blue Reef right about 300 meters right of
the light tower, you will find this wave very nice to ride
especially when the wind is little bit side offshore. It’s easier
than Blue left, as the reef is deeper and the waves smaller. The
peak is pretty far out and the waves not too big. Holds up quite
well, Watch out for the big set that closes out on all the line.
Jibe and run away!!! Not too good at high tide.
DRY SEASON - June to September. Its all good along the coast of
Sanur during this part of the year, but south of Bali Hyatt is still
the best. The dry season is also famous as the Kite season (OUR
SEASON!!!) Kites can be seen flying everywhere. There's even a Bali
Kite Festival in July. The easterly trade winds are very consistent
but not so strong, around 9 to 13 knots. The windiest months are
usually June and July. Sails: from 6.5m2 to 9.0m2 free-ride or
slalom. (75 Kg sailor) Boards: freestyle, free-ride or slalom board.
Baby reef - a great spot to learn to jump and practice with the
waves. The waves are easy and forgiving also on big days as the reef
is mostly covered by sand. The area of flat water between the waves
and the light tower, is like a mirror and the speeds you can reach
there are incredible.
If you want to know about the wind and the waves around
Sanur call: +62 361 288 011 ext. Blue Oasis.
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