The word Balian means "Sacred". Until few years ago this was a semi-secret spot with very few surfers in the water even in perfect days.

  Today, like Canggu is one of the favorites of the balinese and japanese.

Best conditions:
Small or medium Southwest swell (max.5 feet) NO WINDS (EARLY MORNING) AS THE TRADES ARE SIDE SHORE with the incoming or high tide.

Localization:
At about 1 hour from Kuta, halfway to Medewi (depending on traffic conditions).

Type of wave:
A frame peaks breaking to both sides on top of round rocks bottom at a river mouth with lefts a bit shorter and fatter and very long rights with a nice wall for top turns in the pocket.

Access:
The road that goes to Balian has got some incredible views with rice fields, rivers and palm trees. The signalization is a bit poor, follow the signs to Tabanam and when your are getting close ask for directions.

Crowd factor:
Because of its poor signalization and distance of Kuta, Balian usually is not one of the most crowded beaches of Bali but on the good days is common to find many balinese and japanese.

Infraestructure:
There are in the area a hotel with bungalows, nice restaurant and swimming pool and houses for rent, and on the beach warungs serving local dishes and snacks at the top in the parking lot with clean water for shower.

Tips:
It´s a good idea to bring a map to don´t get lost on the way to the beach. Make sure it will be incoming or high tide when you get there.If the waves are good is worth spending the night here to surf early the next day. A good choice is the Balian beach bungalows with surf view, swimming pool and nice restaurant and many different bungalows at different prices.

  The owner is a cool australian guy called Bob Monkhouse.

  Always beware, you are surfing at a river mouth, pay attention.