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Surf Coaching in Medewi · All Levels
Reach your surfing goals with us
Everything we do is built around you: private 1:1 or 1:2 coaching, tailored to your level, your goals, and the way you learn best.
What sets us apart
What makes our coaching different
Max 1:2 Coaching
Private sessions only, never a crowded group. Every wave is about you.
Theory
Theory and spot briefing before every session.
Video Analysis
See your surfing from the outside and fix what holds you back. Add it to your coaching or book it on its own, from IDR 250.000.
Progress That Lasts
Knowledge, confidence and tools that keep you improving long after you leave.
Free Pick-up
We pick you up from your accommodation in Medewi or Yeh Sumbul and bring you back after the session.
Meet our head coach
Daffa
Daffa grew up in Yeh Sumbul and has been surfing since he was 10 years old. He started competing at 15, always for the love of it, and is just as comfortable on a shortboard or twin fin as he is on a longboard. He has coached at a well-known surf camp, freelanced across Bali and worked in Canggu, and he knows these waves like no one else. Daffa puts your progress at the heart of every session and loves sharing his home break and local knowledge, whatever your level. He’s also a natural with kids, guiding them from ocean safety all the way to competition with patience, warmth and plenty of laughs. Daffa tries to surf with every guest himself. On busy days a small team of local coaches supports him, but Daffa stays your contact from your first message to your last wave: he plans your sessions and keeps an eye on your progress.
- ✓Surfing since age 10
- ✓Fluent in English
- ✓Teaches all levels & ages, including kids
- ✓Shortboard, twin fin & longboard
- ✓Safety-focused, fun & responsible
What is my surf level?
Start where you are. We’ll take you from there.
Beginner
Never touched a board? We take you from the whitewater to your first green waves.
- Ocean safety basics
- Proper paddle technique
- Pop-up fundamentals
- Riding whitewater waves
- Surf etiquette
- First time ever surfing
- Tried once years ago
- Want proper foundations
- Nervous about the ocean
- Need that extra confidence
Intermediate
Ride green waves with confidence and start developing your own style.
- Paddling out past the break
- Catching green waves consistently
- Angled take-offs and trimming down the line
- First bottom turns and direction changes
- Wave selection and lineup positioning
- Confident in the whitewater
- Catch some green waves, but not every time
- Want to paddle out back on your own
- Ready to move to a smaller board
- Want to start turning
Advanced
Sharpen your turns, read the wave better and surf with more speed, power and flow.
- Powerful bottom turns and top turns
- Carves and cutbacks
- Line choice and speed generation
- Wave selection in bigger, faster waves
- Competition prep and heat strategy
- Surf green waves on your own
- Comfortable on a shortboard or hardboard
- Already linking basic turns
- Want more speed, power and flow
- Preparing for competitions or bigger swells
Real sessions, real guests
Our guests in the water
Surf spots we love
The best waves around Yeh Sumbul & Medewi
Hand-picked for every level. We choose the spot based on the day’s conditions and your surfing.
Medewi Point
Bali’s legendary long left
A must-visit spot for long, dreamy left-handers. This mellow cobblestone point break offers some of Bali’s longest rides, stretching up to 300 meters or more on good days. With a friendly local vibe and stunning coastal scenery, Medewi Point promises an unforgettable surf experience.
Sumbul Beach
Our home break
Just west of Medewi, Yeh Sumbul is a versatile sandy beach break with both lefts and rights. Smaller days are perfect for building confidence; bigger swells deliver hollow, fast waves with barrels, deep bottom turns and sharp carves, all with very few crowds.
The Righthander
Long, fun wave
While Medewi is famous for its long lefts, the Rivermouth offers a fun right-hand point break just nearby. Less crowded than Medewi Point, it’s a great spot to practice right-handers, improve your turning technique, and enjoy clean, punchy rides on the better days.
Pulukan Beach
Punchy A-frame
A playful, semi A-frame wave with long fun rights and lefts on a semi sand-and-rock bottom. Gentle sections are perfect for take-offs and white water, while the open faces give intermediates and advanced surfers space to carve and experiment with maneuvers.
Pricing
Surf lesson pricing
For all levels: beginner, intermediate & advanced. No payment required to enquire.
Surf Coaching
Personal coaching in the water, tailored to your level and your goals. Never a group: you surf alone with your coach or with one other surfer of the same level, so every wave, every tip and every correction is about your surfing.
- Max. 2 surfers of the same level per coach
- Board, leash & rash guard included
- Theory and spot briefing on the beach
- Perfect for all levels
- Free pick up from your accommodation around Medewi
Surf Coaching with Video Analysis
Everything in Surf Coaching, plus we film your session and break it down wave by wave afterwards. Seeing your own surfing from the outside is the fastest way to fix what holds you back, and you keep all your videos as memories.
- Everything in Surf Coaching
- Your session filmed from the beach
- Video analysis wave by wave
- Clear tips for your next session
- Keep all your videos
All prices per person. Never a group: max. 2 surfers of the same level per coach. Multiple sessions unlock a better rate.
Happy customers
Real stories from guests who surfed with us
辻由美子
They were very kind. They supported me kindly as a beginner, they told me what to do for each ride. Thank you for a wonderful three-day stay in Medewi.
Jeremy Poullain
We surfed with Daffa, Blakey, Evan and Danang – all four are very experienced surfers and give you great support. The coaches were brilliant both for me as an intermediate surfer and for my girlfriend as a complete beginner.
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Nina Ahlmann
Disini is absolutely one of the best surf camps I’ve ever been to! I spent more than two weeks here and had such an amazing time. Daffa’s coaching helped me improve my surfing so much. His analysis is amazing, and he really takes such great care of his students — always paying attention, giving helpful feedback, and making sure everyone feels supported and comfortable in the water.
I also joined the surf trip to Java, which was perfectly organized from start to finish. It was such a wonderful experience, with amazing waves, beautiful places, and great memories. You can really tell how much thought and care Daffa and his team put into making sure everyone has an incredible time, both in and out of the water.
I had an amazing time with the group as well. The atmosphere, the people, and the overall vibe were just incredible. Definitely the best vibe around Medewi.
Isabella
I had such a great experience surfing with Daffa and his friends. They did an amazing job and really adapted the session to my level and needs. I felt very safe, comfortable, and well looked after the whole time.
The video analysis afterwards was especially helpful, because I got even more detailed tips on how to improve my surfing and technique.
Overall, a fantastic experience from start to finish. I can highly recommend Daffa and his team to anyone looking for a great surf coach!
Magda
Surfing with Daffa and the guys was always so fun! Everything felt really relaxed and they were always super helpful and supportive. We also did video analysis and could really see ourselves improving.
It was also great being able to try different surfboards and progress a little more each day. Such a great surf experience!
Jennifer Schoof
Whilst I was spending a few days in Medewi, I had a surfing lesson with Daffa and I’m really very happy with it. He took plenty of time for me and looked carefully at which board would suit me best. He picked me up from the hotel and took me back there afterwards. It was brilliant that there was a video analysis, which he used to explain to me exactly – in a fresh and funny way – what I still needed to improve on. Thank you so much for this brilliant experience!
Jack Hoffmann
Daffa was awesome. I had 2 great lessons with him. I was standing up and surfing whitewash within 30 minutes, and progressed to surfing small waves the next day.
He handled all the board hire and organised the best times to surf, and even came and picked me up and dropped me back to my accommodation for free, which was very generous!
Lovely guy and very helpful. I hope our paths cross again, brother!
shuchang liu
Disini is absolutely one of the best surf camps I have ever been to. I spent 2 weeks here, Daffa’s coaching helped me improve a lot of my surfing, his analysis is sooo good! Amazing time with the group here, best vibe in Medewi! See you next time!
kilian walter
I really enjoyed the surf coaching! Compared to other places in Bali, the quality here is excellent. The coaches take their time with each student and really focus on helping you progress. I can really recommend it if you are in the Medewi area and looking for surf coaching.
Nadine
I had several hours of surf coaching and I could not have wished for a better start. Daffa was attentive and encouraging, and at the same time he kept me relaxed. I felt completely safe, even though I had a lot of respect for the waves at first. He explained everything clearly and showed me step by step in the water what I could improve. After a single session I already felt much better on the board, and above all I had a lot of fun. I will definitely be back. A 100% recommendation for anyone who wants to learn to surf.
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Lisa Kiehnle
Surf trips are so perfectly organized! Beautiful time with everyone and a lot of surf videos after. Also Daffa is helping me a lot to improve!
Yogini
I had such a great experience with the Disini Surfhouse! The coach is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and truly passionate about surfing. What makes this special is not only the professional guidance but also the inspiring vision behind it. I can’t wait to come back and surf with you guys again.
Elin Zahner
The surf coaching was amazing! I would highly recommend it to anyone coming to Medewi!
Zarina Caley
I did a girls surf trip to Java with these guys. I cannot fault them. Everything was organised and professional and we got epic waves. I have also done a 1:1 coaching session with Daffa when I felt a little intimidated by the wave size. Daffa always had me in the right position and made sure I felt safe and happy, and gave me the confidence to go on waves I would usually pull back on. I literally got the best waves that day.
Markus Materla
Excellent surf lessons! Very professional, motivating and easy to follow. They take a lot of time to make sure you understand everything. Highly recommend.
Re Si
This was my first time on a surfboard and I felt safe in the water the whole time. Everything was explained patiently and clearly. You can tell how much experience and passion goes into the coaching here. Thank you!
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Nina
Great surf instructor! It was my first surf lesson and I felt really safe. Very friendly and helpful. I would recommend it to anyone!
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Pick your dates
Book your surf days
Select one or more days that suit you. Then send us a WhatsApp.
No payment required to enquire. We’ll confirm availability with you.
What to bring
Surf Lesson Essentials
- Sunscreen (zinc works best out here, and reef-safe please)
- Towel
- Water bottle (the sessions are longer than you think)
- Your own board (if you have one). If not, we bring it
- Swimwear (whatever you feel comfortable in). Rashguards are on us
- A smile and good vibes (the only thing we really insist on)
Good to know
FAQ
Everything about our surf coaching & video analysis.
What level is the coaching suitable for?
All levels: from your very first wave to advanced turns and competition prep. Every session is tailored to exactly where your surfing is right now.
How many people per coach?
Never a group: you surf 1:1 with your coach or 1:2 with one other surfer of the same level. Your coach’s full attention is on you, every wave. If you already surf and just need someone who knows the coast, look at our private surf guiding.
Is surf equipment provided?
Yes. Board, leash and rash guard are all included, plus reef-safe sunscreen for your face. The water is warm year-round, no wetsuit needed.
How does the video coaching work?
Book Surf Coaching with Video Analysis: we film your session and analyse your surfing in detail afterwards, breaking down each wave, and you keep all your videos as memories.
What time do the surf sessions take place?
Usually in the morning, when the offshore wind grooms the cleanest waves. We confirm the exact time with you the evening before, based on tide and swell.
What payment methods do you accept?
Cash (IDR) and common transfer options. We’ll sort the details with you on WhatsApp. No payment is required to enquire.
Your next session
Ready to progress your surfing with us?
Tell us your level and dates. We’ll take care of everything else.