The long left-hand point break at Medewi, West Bali

West Bali · Jembrana Regency

Medewi

Bali’s longest left-hand wave: a 300-metre point break that just keeps going.

The Wave

A Left That Just Keeps Going

Medewi is a boulder-bottom point break that peels for over 300 metres on a good day. The smooth river-rock floor throws up consistent sections perfect for off-the-tops, drawn-out cutbacks and long cross-stepping trim lines. It’s Bali’s dream longboarding wave: unhurried, mechanical and deeply satisfying.

Unlike the heavy reef passes of the Bukit peninsula, Medewi is accessible and forgiving. The take-off zone is wide, the paddle-out is manageable, and the long ride back to the point gives you time to reflect on what just happened.

300m+

Wave Length

All

Skill Levels

~1.5hrs

From Canggu

Medium

Crowds

Wave Conditions at a Glance

When & How to Surf Medewi

  • Wave TypeLeft-hand point break
  • Wave SizeWaist-high to 1.5× overhead
  • Swell DirectionSouth to South-West
  • Best WindEast to North-East
  • Best TideAll tides, better at high
  • Best SeasonApril to October
  • Best Time of DayDawn to 9am (glassy & offshore)
  • BottomSmooth boulders & pebbles

Those are the typical conditions. For today’s wave height, swell period, wind and water temperature, check our live Medewi surf report and 7-day forecast.

Location & Getting There

Where Is Medewi?

Medewi is in the Jembrana regency on Bali’s south-west coast, approximately 75 km north-west of Ngurah Rai Airport, about a 2 hour drive depending on traffic. Head north-west through Tabanan past Balian Beach, then turn off at Jalan Pantai Medewi.

Staying at DISINI Surf House in Yeh Sumbul puts you literally next to the break, with no early morning drives. You’re surrounded by rice fields and coconut groves, far from the tourist infrastructure of southern Bali.

Aerial view of Medewi village and the point break on Bali’s south-west coast

Who Is Medewi For?

A Wave for Every Surfer

Medewi’s long, mellow peel makes it one of the most inclusive surf destinations in Bali: from first-timers stepping off beach breaks to longboard masters seeking endless walls.

Beginners

The wide, gentle take-off and forgiving peel make Medewi perfect for progression. Far less intimidating than Kuta or Canggu, and far more rewarding. Great for building confidence on a real point break.

Intermediate Surfers

Long sections let you link multiple moves on a single wave: cutbacks, off-the-tops, floaters. The pace gives you time to think, adjust and really surf. Perfect for breaking through a plateau. New to point breaks?

Longboarders

One of the finest longboarding waves in all of Indonesia. The mellow, peeling wall is made for nose-riding, elegant cross-stepping and those deep-carving trims that remind you why you surf. Read our longboarding guide.

Medewi in Motion

Watch the Wave

Three hundred metres of peeling left, filmed on an ordinary morning at the point.

DISINI surf coach giving feedback at Medewi

Surf Coaching at Medewi

Level Up with Disini

Medewi’s long walls are coaching gold. There’s real time on the wave to apply feedback, experiment and genuinely progress. Our coaches work with you session by session, reading the wave, reading your surfing, and giving you the cues that stick.

Whether it’s your first point break or you’re working on linking manoeuvres, Medewi gives you the canvas. We give you the coaching.

Local Knowledge

Insider Tips for Medewi

Our team surfs Medewi every day. Here’s what makes the difference between a good session and a great one.

  • Surf at dawn. The trade winds are offshore and the water is glassy before 9am.
  • Higher tides clean up the wave and reduce barnacle hazards on the rock entry.
  • Watch your footing: some boulders are sharper at low tide.
  • Bring a longboard or mid-length if the swell is small. Medewi shines on 2 to 4 ft.
  • Stay 3 to 5 nights rather than day-tripping. The wave rewards familiarity and patience.
  • Explore nearby: uncrowded beach breaks and river bars that most tourists never find.
  • Medewi fires best in S to SW swell: same forecasts you’d use for Uluwatu.

The Road In

Getting There and What You’ll Find

Follow the main Denpasar to Gilimanuk highway north-west past Tabanan and Balian, then turn onto Jalan Pantai Medewi. There’s a small car park at the end; the point is directly in front of you.

By scooter: the highway has heavy truck traffic. Ride defensively. Staying at Disini eliminates the drive entirely.

Medewi moves to a different rhythm. No beach clubs, no tourist strips. Rice fields, fishing boats, a handful of warungs serving spectacular food, and waves that peel for as long as your legs carry you.

This is Bali before it became famous. The fact that it’s still this quiet, still this good is one of the best-kept secrets in Indonesian surfing. See how we spend a day here.

Sunset surfer at Medewi

Stay & Surf Medewi

Ready to Ride Bali’s Longest Wave?

DISINI Surf House is based right next to Medewi in Yeh Sumbul: your home base for coaching, the point break, and everything West Bali has to offer.

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