Uluwatu · Indonesia
Surfing Bingin
A reef break in Uluwatu, Indonesia, for intermediate and advanced surfers.
- TypeReef Break
- LevelIntermediate / Advanced
- Size2-6 ft
- Best monthsMay-Sep
- Crowd3/5
The wave
Bingin is a short left that barrels almost the same way every time: steep drop, quick throw, a few seconds in the tube and out onto the shoulder. It is one of the better places to practise getting barrelled.
It works best at mid tide on 3-5ft of SW swell with the SE trades blowing. At low tide the reef gets very shallow and it's for experts only. The takeoff area is tiny, so 30 people can feel like 100. Early morning and the evening glass-off are the quietest times.
The warungs on the cliff look straight down on the lineup, and a few nights in one of the cliff houses lets you surf it two or three times a day. A normal shortboard is fine.
-8.8149, 115.0971 · SW swell, SE offshore wind · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Bingin
Bingin is at its best from May to September. Conditions it likes: SW swell, SE offshore 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 Bingin
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impossibles | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | under 1 km |
| Padang Padang | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Advanced / Pro | under 1 km |
| Dreamland | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced / Pro | 2 km |
| Uluwatu | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced / Pro | 2 km |
| Nyang-Nyang | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 3 km |
| Balangan | Uluwatu | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 4 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Uluwatu
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Uluwatu 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 →
Bingin: common questions
When is the best time to surf Bingin?
Bingin works best from May to September. Ideal conditions: SW swell, SE offshore wind.
Is Bingin good for beginners?
No. Bingin is a wave for intermediate and advanced surfers.
How crowded is Bingin?
Bingin is usually moderate: 3 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Bingin?
Bingin is in Uluwatu, in the Bali region of Indonesia (-8.8149, 115.0971). The nearest wave we cover is Impossibles, under 1 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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