East Bali · Indonesia
Surfing Green Ball
A reef break in East Bali, Indonesia, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size2-6 ft
- Best monthsApr-Oct
- Crowd2/5
The wave
Green Ball is at the bottom of about 300 concrete steps below the Ungasan cliffs. It faces south and gets direct S swell that the west-facing Bukit spots miss, with short A-frame peaks over reef and sand.
When the dry-season E/SE trades blow the west coast out in the afternoon, they're closer to offshore here. When the west side is flat, a south swell can still bring waves here.
It suits confident intermediates and better, at 2-6ft. Above that it gets rippy and there's no one around to help. Bring water and food. On good days there's a warung at the top, and nothing at the bottom.
-8.849, 115.168 · S swell, N wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Green Ball
Green Ball is at its best from April to October. Conditions it likes: S swell, N wind. This is how the year looks across Bali:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Waves near Green Ball
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangan | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 8 km |
| Nyang-Nyang | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 8 km |
| Padang Padang | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 9 km |
| Bingin | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 9 km |
| Impossibles | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | 9 km |
| Uluwatu | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced / Pro | 9 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around East Bali
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the East Bali surf guide →
A week here costs from about $781 with flights from Europe, or around $1,432 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $1,000 →
Green Ball: common questions
When is the best time to surf Green Ball?
Green Ball works best from April to October. Ideal conditions: S swell, N wind.
Is Green Ball good for beginners?
No. Green Ball is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers.
How crowded is Green Ball?
Green Ball is usually quiet: 2 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Green Ball?
Green Ball is in East Bali, in the Bali region of Indonesia (-8.849, 115.168). The nearest wave we cover is Balangan, about 8 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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