Keramas
Also known as: -
Bali's premier high-performance right - a fast, barrelling lava-rock reef and WSL Championship Tour venue fronted by Komune Resort, with a world-first permanent night-surf setup.
Best time to surf
Most consistent Apr-Oct (dry season); also a wet-season gem on early glassy mornings
Shoulder season: High - works across shoulder and wet season on early glassy mornings; one of Bali's most consistent waves
The wave
Break type: Reef break
Bottom: Reef - flat but sharp volcanic lava-rock, partly covered by black sand (coverage varies with swell/river flow)
Wave direction: Right
Typical wave length: Medium - a fast barrelling right (tube section then an open shoulder for turns); holds up to 10ft stand-up barrels
Ideal swell: S / SW / W swell (SSW ~195-205 deg threads the Badung Strait best); works 2ft playful to 10ft barrels
Ideal wind: Morning offshore/glassy (east coast stays clean when the Bukit/west coast is onshore); afternoon side-shore makes aerial ramps
Working tide: Mid to incoming high; too shallow on low, loses shape on full high; fast-moving tides in the strait
Difficulty & skill
Difficulty (1-5): 4 (5 at size - powerful fast reef over shallow lava rock; intermediate-plus only)
Skill level: Intermediate to advanced/expert (operator: 'suited mostly to intermediate and advanced surfers')
Options for a mixed group: Not a learner wave; Komune arranges beginners at mellow nearby beaches / Sanur (~38 min) or Serangan (~52 min); stronger surfers to Cucukan Point (~800m), Car Park, KFC
Safety & hazards
Shallow, sharp volcanic lava-rock reef and rocks; dangerously shallow at low tide; standard reef hazards
Resort first aid on-site; nearest hospitals in Denpasar / Sanur (Gianyar town nearby); resort phone +62 361 3018888
Crowd, access & conditions
Crowd & localism: WSL Championship Tour venue and famous wave; crowded with surfers, photographers and Komune guests; night surfing capped at 6 per booked session
Access & parking: Directly in front of Komune Resort beachfront (guests walk to the paddle-out); road access via Sanur (~38 min) or the Canggu side; beach parking at the resort
Surf schools & rental: Komune Resort - private coaching, group lessons and board hire; surf guides advise best session times daily; lessons at the Surfers Warung
Water temp & wetsuit: ~25-29 C year-round (cooler ~25-26 C in the dry season); boardshorts / rashguard, no wetsuit
Crowds, access and local conditions change - confirm locally before you paddle out.
Around the break
Facilities: Komune Resort Keramas - beachfront resort, Bali Beach Club, cafes, pool, spa, Health Hub; world-first permanent night-surfing floodlights (nightly 7pm-midnight and 4-6am)
For non-surfers: Resort pool, spa, Health Hub/Recovery Centre, Beach Club, kids club, yoga; watch night surf from the Beach Club; Gianyar town and East Bali temples
Location
Nearest hub: Keramas (East Bali)
-8.5830, 115.1880 (approximate) (Keramas / Komune Resort, Gianyar)
Live conditions
Today's swell, wind and tide are a runtime layer - check the live sources: WSL Keramas Essentials; Surfline 'Mechanics: Keramas'; Padang Padang Surf Camp guide
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand surf report. Coordinates are approximate.