Uluwatu, Bali

Uluwatu is a village on the south-western tip of the Bukit Peninsula of Bali, Indonesia.

[3] Uluwatu is at the westerly end of the Bukit Peninsula and borders the Indian Ocean.

[8] Steve Cooney surfed the first wave in Uluwatu history, capturing it on film for Morning of the Earth at age 15.

[9] After the film's release on 25 February 1972,[6] Uluwatu received immediate attention from surfers across the globe.

With surfers visiting from all over the world and with the advancement in video technology there has been some beautiful aerial footage showcasing Uluwatu from the air.

[15] With fairly consistent surf year round, the best time is from May to October - which is the dry season with southeast winds.

However, there is a strong crew of expats and local surfers there and proper etiquette is required at all time.

[14] During low tide, experiencing breaks can be expected on the biggest swells, but not before reaching 6 feet (1.8 m).

[17] Beware of the reef at the end of the ride, Racetracks is known to dry dock there, making it a high concern for surfers, and very dangerous.

[1] Last in the series of break, The Peak[21] is located right at the base of the cave, making this the entry and exit point of Uluwatu.

[22] Due to deep-water channels on both sides of the Bukit Peninsula, swells are mainly found there.

Tertiary limestone ocean floors, lifted by subduction , from the Bukit Peninsula, here visible with the cliffs of Uluwatu.
Sunset over Uluwatu temple
Surf break at Uluwatu.
Ocean swells at Uluwatu