Other places than Kuta in Bali for inexperienced surfer?

[Sailfish]

Hi!

I have been bodyboarding on a artificial wave in Norway for about 8 years now and have just moved to Bali. I started to practice ordinary surfing on Kuta beach about 4-5 weeks ago. I have rented a 7"4' mini mal on the beach. Since I now started to get bored of the mini mal I just bought my first 6"8' shortboard. I tried it for the first time today on Kuta beach and it was very fun to ride.

The thing is that I feel that the crowd at Kuta beach is starting to get very annoying and also the dirty water... Therefor I was wondering if there were any other good places for me to surf?
I have read a bit about Senseh, and thinking perhaps on Dreamland also. Do you think either is a good choice?
I have a motorcycle, so no problem to drive a bit

I live in Jimbaran, between Kuta and Dreamland.

[Rico]

try Balangan, just around the corner.. guess you know where it is. Turn right somewhere on the way to ulus..

[Sailfish]

try Balangan, just around the corner.. guess you know where it is. Turn right somewhere on the way to ulus..

Yeah, I know where it is!
So you think Balangan is better for me than Dreamland?
What is the difference between them?

When is it best on balangan? high, medium or low tide?

Thanks!

[Rico]

I think it is the easier wave to surf since I remember it being really mellow plus that is what a friend of mine (who also lives in Bali) told me . Better check with the locals about the tides, I just went there once. Here is a picture and I guess it was high tide



just make sure you catch the wave out at the point because I reckon it get's shallower down the beach. Easy paddling out and nice hanging out there...

[Sailfish]

Okey, first trip to Balangan resulted in a damaged nose...
Not so bad though, will get it fixed tomorrow. An easy fix I think
We were there at low tide, so I`m sure that is why it was more dangerous. Will try there again on higher swell and higher tide

[Rico]

I'm sorry about the nose but the waves good isn't it?

[Jiellen_27]

Hello!

Thanks for the great info,i wanna try to visit balangan too if i had time,thanks a lot for the info...
God bless!!!