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Dreamland, a left & right reef in Uluwatu, Indonesia

Uluwatu · Indonesia

Surfing Dreamland

A left & right reef in Uluwatu, Indonesia, for intermediate, advanced and pro surfers.

Left & Right Reef · Best May-Sep · Intermediate / Advanced / Pro · 3-10 ft

Dreamland · Photo: Wavehaven, CC BY

Dreamland is a reef and sand peak at the bottom of a white-sand bay, with rights toward the cliff and longer lefts toward the channel. It's softer than most Bukit waves, which makes it a good next step for intermediates.

On bigger SW swells the outside peak can reach 8-10ft and the sets swing wide, so watch for a while before paddling out. Mornings with the SE trades are clean; by midday the wind is usually on it.

It's the easiest beach access in the area, down some stairs onto the sand, so surf schools use the inside and it works well if you're with people who don't surf. The shore break on the inside sandbar breaks a lot of boards. Standard shortboard, step-up above 6ft.

TypeLeft & Right Reef
LevelIntermediate / Advanced / Pro
Size3-10 ft
Best monthsMay-Sep
Crowd2/5
ConditionsSW/S swell, SE offshore wind, low tide

When to surf
Dreamland

Dreamland is at its best from May to September. Conditions it likes: SW/S swell, SE offshore wind, low tide.

May to June: Prime

Pumping SW swell, offshore trades, crowds still civilised

July to August: Prime

Peak everything: waves, crowds and prices. Book ahead

September to October: Good

Still good waves, fewer people in the water

November to March: Shoulder

Wet season: the east coast (Serangan, Keramas, Nusa Dua) takes over

The year across Bali

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PrimeGoodQuiet

Where to stay near Dreamland

Pool and bungalows at CARI Surf Camp
Bungalows in the gardenBungalow roomGarden bathroomLounge areaRestaurantRoom detail

CARI Surf Camp

Pecatu, Uluwatu · close to Bingin, Padang Padang and Impossibles

from IDR 895,000per night, with room, breakfast and surf guiding
  • All levels, grouped by level
  • Max 3 surfers per coach
  • ISA certified coaches
  • Video analysis
  • Pool & yoga deck

At CARI Surf Camp, strangers share early coffees before dawn. They cheer for each other's first green wave. They talk about wipeouts like small victories. Some arrive having never stood on a board, ready to learn to surf in Bali. Others are working on turns and timing.

Surf weekForPer person, 7 nights
Guiding Pack
Room, breakfast, 2 guided surfs a day, surf photos, yoga, BBQs, airport transfer
Intermediate – advancedIDR 6,265,000
Lesson Pack
Guiding Pack + 2 lessons a day, board, video analysis, 3 surfers per coach
Beginner – intermediateIDR 8,155,000
Beginner Pack
Lesson Pack + beginner lessons, safety training, max 3 per group
Never surfedIDR 950,000
Intensive Progression
Daily intensive lesson, video & photo analysis, gym, strength sessions, massage
Intermediate – advancedIDR 14,790,000

Prices in Indonesian rupiah, as listed by the camp, and include your room. Check the camp's website for availability and the latest prices.

Getting there

Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Uluwatu guide.

Uluwatu surf guide

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