Surfing Balian (Bali’s “Sharky” Spot) || What’s it Actually Like!?

On Bali’s West Coast, lies the sleepy surf town of Balian. It’s known for its perfect, user-friendly a-frame peak and is regarded as Bali’s “sharkiest” surf spot. I was intrigued about what the place was actually like, so spent a morning there surfing and finding out. Here’s everything you need to know. Yew!

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[StewyB-ge]

G’day Dan, your channel deserves to grow mate, great insight into surf and travel always, keep it going 🤙

[lukeArmstrong]

Good to see you can actually surf..👍. Your backhand bottom turn is on point when you touch the wave with your left hand, great technique. There's guys on you tube giving advice on surfboards and surfing and they are actually kooks... Keep the videos coming!

[toruslife]

I lived in Balian for 12 months recently. This vid is a pretty good description of the wave- its very consistent, spreads the crowd out can handle good size. I had some great sizey surfs there. . I surfed most days when I lived there, saw a total of 3 sharks in 12 months. - 2 spinners jumping and a bull shark swam under me- the sharks are not interested in people- they are at most spots, just not seen as often. Just avoide going out after a big rain when the water is murky.
Be careful on the road there- its truly fucked- trucks and busses are crazy with many crashes, I saw quite a few. Ocha warung has best food in town at good price and the night market is pretty cool as well. Happy traveling 🌴🏄‍♂️🇦🇺🌴

[safetybeachlife]

I look forward to all your videos Dan. Being dry docked for weeks and weeks I surf vicariously through YouTube, and you’re one of my top channels.
Drop some more POV when you can please . (Makes me feel like I’m out there !)

[dudeleboski]

I went in Rainy season and NOBODY was out, jut myself. NOW I KNOW

[headmondronary]

You're backhand bottom turn is deeper and better than your forehand one.
Love your channel. Different but just as personable as Nat Florence channel. Humble guys

[adamashton]

I was there the morning of the last shark attack, pretty gnarly when you see one!

[sam.stoked]

3 days ago saw a small shark jump and do a few spins 30m from the paddle out spot there😅
Crazy road, saw a bus(coach) double overtake 2 trucks up a blind hill/corner

[Henry]

Love all your videos Dan. Balian is a great spot - had many good times up there. You seriously rip too.

[dennismccarthy]

❤ knew of this place decades ago, great to get a good update Dan, yeah dirty water is a no go for a few reasons, a time to do something else ❤

[ahagouel]

hahahh the roads are so intense in that region! drive safe, cool to see this spot surfed ⚡

[geezersurf]

Thanks Dan for posting your content. I always find it interesting. I think my travel days are over but it's good to see the spots you cover. I either have been there 30 yrs ago or would like to visit in my dreams!

[robertmoricky]

keep it up mate, great insightful content !

[jefffinlay]

Love your style dan!smooth bro!looks like a great left !cheers!

[wendymorgan]

Nice memories I haven’t been there for 30 years I was learning to surf when my partner and I rocked up in the 80s

[fabiopatrao]

surfed this spot in 97...just me and a friend...first time in Bali...good surf!! we didn't know about the existence of sharks in the place...the night when we talked about where they had surfed, we were excited about the absence of crowds... .they told us the reasons...I never went back there

[Nashinsi]

Had a very good sesión in Balian a while ago. Powerfull and big too.
Keep filming!

[raquiti]

Dude I saw drone footage - any advice when bringing a drone into Bali? Do you need a permit or something? Thanks!

[yudimahendra]

More recomendation on a similar spot, not to crowded, little melow wave and not to powerfull. Great video Dan.
Cheers

[mackakiwinz]

You’re surging great Dan good on ya mate 🤙