West Bali · Indonesia
Surfing Medewi
A left point in West Bali, Indonesia, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
Medewi is a slow left point in west Bali that peels over round boulders and sand for 200 to 400 metres. It's one of the longest rides on the island and a very good wave for longboards and mid-lengths.
Go early. The land breeze keeps it glassy until mid-morning. It handles up to about 6ft, when it gets more push and the rides get even longer.
The village is a Muslim fishing community with a few guesthouses and warungs overlooking the point, and rice fields behind. It's about two hours from Canggu, so most people stay a night: surf the evening, sleep near the point and surf again at dawn. Booties help on the boulders at low tide.
When to surf
Medewi
Medewi is at its best from April to October. Conditions it likes: SW swell, E offshore (mornings).
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
Waves near Medewi
Balian
18 kmWest Bali · Left & Right Reef · Intermediate / Advanced
Echo Beach
42 kmCanggu · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
Canggu-Batu Bolong
44 kmCanggu · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Both are tiny farming villages, book somewhere within walking distance of the point because there's no ride-hailing out here. Bring cash (ATMs are limited), and expect early nights: the west coast is about waves, not scenes.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the West Bali guide.
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