Description:

Super fun right that walls up from four feet, then starts draining heavily above six. Ideally you power out of a big barrel before being faced with a big dark green wall to unleash your speed.

History:

It’s one of surfing’s modern miracles that Keramas was kept so quite for so long. For over 30 years surfers had visited Bali, often pining and dreaming for a right hander that handled the Bukit onshores. And yet there it was, spinning and tubing half hour drive away. Whispers in the late 90s, led to photos in the 2000s, which led to it now being a secret no more.

Death factor:

This packs real punch, and while not in the super shallow skull scalping realm, if you fuck up on a six footer and you’ll know about it.

Stand out performers:

Taj, Andy and Bruce have gone alright out here, but it is the locals like Lee Wilson and Marlon Gerber, that rule at Keramas.

Why you need to surf it:

As it’s the best right on Bali.

Logistics:

A 45 minute drive from the hub of Kuta, and 20 from Sanur, plus more and more options in front of the wave. It’s become a new hub and another reason to go to Bali.

Season/swell:

Local winds are the major problem, making Keramas a dawn patrol special. The winter swells are still the most consistent, however the non trade north-west winds you need happen more often in the off season.

Expense:

Cheap accommodation is plentiful as is food. If you stay out of the discos (and you need to surf it early) this is as cheap and cheerful as surfing gets.