Learn to surf on Medewi’s long left-hand waves with calm private coaching adapted to your level and the ocean conditions of the day.
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Surf lessons in Medewi offer a calmer learning environment compared with many busier surf spots in Bali. Located on the west coast of the island, the wave here is known for its long, smooth left-hand rides and a calmer rhythm in the water.
Many surfers visit Medewi for a quieter surf environment and waves that allow more time to understand balance and positioning.
Why surfers choose Medewi
• One of the longest left-hand waves in Bali
• A calmer surf atmosphere than popular surf towns
• Smooth waves that give surfers more time to learn
• Ideal for relaxed surf progression
This location is part of our private surf coaching program, with sessions also available through our private surf coaching in Canggu.
Medewi is known for one of Bali’s longest left-hand waves. Unlike faster beach breaks, the wave here often runs along the reef for a long distance, allowing surfers more time to find balance and understand how the board moves across the face of the wave.
Conditions still depend on swell and tide, but on many days the wave offers smooth sections that help surfers practice timing, positioning, and longer rides.
For beginners and improving surfers, this often creates a calmer rhythm in the water compared to steeper waves found in other parts of Bali.
Learn more about the wave in our Medewi Surf Spot Guide.
Each surf session is adapted to the surfer’s level and the ocean conditions of the day.
Coaching focuses on helping surfers understand positioning, timing, and wave reading while enjoying the longer rhythm of Medewi’s wave.
Sessions include:
• Private one-on-one surf instruction
• Surf Board
• Guidance adapted to tide and swell
• Local knowledge of the Medewi lineup
Private surf coaching focused on technique, safety, and real progression — Medewi.
I work personally with beginners and intermediate surfers who want to understand surfing properly, not just stand up once. Each session is adapted to your level, pace, and energy, with clear guidance in the water and calm, structured feedback throughout the session.
✔ Private-focused coaching (1-on-1 or very small groups)
✔ Real-time feedback on timing, paddling, take-off, and positioning
✔ Calm, structured sessions adapted to your pace and energy
✔ Strong focus on safety, wave choice, and progression
Experience & Credentials:
Founder of Bali Surf Instructor (teaching since 2014)
16+ years of surf coaching experience
ASI Certified Surf Instructor
Coaching international clients from 40+ countries
Good level of English and conversational Swiss German
This coaching is intentionally limited in availability to keep every session personal and focused.
Session with Nawir (founder of the school) — maximum support, detailed feedback, and longest surf teaching experience, ideal if want to have the best experience in the ocean
Senior Coach — more guided experience, with help positioning the board and timing the waves
Standard Coach — introduction to surfing and learning the basics
Whether you’re taking your first surf lesson or looking to refine your technique, each coaching option is designed to match your level and the ocean conditions of the day.
Yes depend how the swell and the tide. Sessions are adapted to your level, focusing on timing, positioning, and controlled progression.
Yes, beginners can take a surf lesson in Medewi. The wave is known for its long, smooth left-hand rides, which often give surfers more time to find balance and understand how the board moves across the face of the wave.
Conditions still depend on tide and swell size, but on many days the slower rhythm of the wave makes Medewi a calm place to learn and build confidence in the water.
Yes. Longer rides allow more time to refine technique and improve wave reading.
Medewi and Canggu offer different surfing environments. Canggu has several reef breaks, and for beginners the most common area is Batu Bolong, where waves can roll in more gently depending on swell and tide conditions.
Medewi, on the other hand, is known for its long left-hand point break that runs along the reef with a slower rhythm. Because the wave can travel for a longer distance, surfers often have more time to settle into the ride and understand balance and positioning.
For this reason, some surfers appreciate Medewi for its calmer atmosphere and long flowing rides, while Canggu offers a more lively surf scene with multiple breaks along the coastline
Medewi offers a calmer environment with longer waves compared with the faster and busier surf spots in Canggu.
Where is Medewi located in Bali?
Medewi is located on the west coast of Bali, around 2–2.5 hours from Canggu and about 3–3.5 hours from the airport.
Medewi is located on the west coast of Bali, around 2–2.5 hours from Canggu and approximately 3–3.5 hours from Bali International Airport.
Many surfers visit Medewi for its long waves and quieter surf atmosphere.
Looking for board rental only?
Visit our Medewi Surf Board Rental page.
Medewi is located on the west coast of Bali, known for its long left-hand waves and relaxed surf atmosphere.
Travel time:
• 2–2.5 hours from Canggu
• Around 3–3.5 hours from Bali International Airport
Many surfers visit Medewi for a quieter surf experience and longer rides compared with the busy beaches of southern Bali.