8 Incredible Surf Camps in Bali For All Levels [2026]
If you’re on the hunt for surf camps in Bali then you’ve come to the right place. This guide has handpicked selections from our team, who have surfed in Bali on and off for over 15 years.
Ah, Bali. We can’t really think of anywhere that inspires such varying reactions among surfers.
Mention the Isle of the Gods and some will screw up their faces at the Tokyo-busy line ups and ridiculous water pollution, all while others wax lyrical about that ride-of-a-lifetime scored on a hollow, windless Keramas one distant and forgotten monsoon season.
We sit somewhere in the middle, but remain adamant that this Indo isle is among the finest places to learn to surf in the whole, wide world. It’s also a fantastic option for intermediate improvers who want to skill up on the move from green waves to heavier reef breaks.
There’s just so much diversity – think the heavy long walls of Ulus just around the bend from the blowly sandbars of Canngu.
Then there’s the surf camp offering. It’s one of the best in the region for sure, and perhaps the whole world.
We don’t say that lightly. More than four decades of leading the surf industry in Asia has helped this island of mystical Hindu shrines and black-sand beaches transform into a major hotspot for camps of all shapes and sizes, most of which channel a touch of that Bali style, with private pools, luxurious suites, digital-nomad-speed internet, and plenty more.
There’s obviously LOTS to get through, and plenty that aren’t all that great, which is why we’ve got our annual roundup of the ones worth booking below…
How we choose / affiliate note: The surf camps below were selected using our Surf Atlas methodology, which combines review-led research across major booking/review platforms with a couple of editorial wildcard picks. Some links may be affiliate links, meaning we may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you — but paid placements are separate from our editorial selections and always clearly labelled.
We might use affiliate links in this post. Basically, you click em’ and we get a little something from your booking or purchase. They help us keep offering more and more in-depth surf guides to awesome places all around the globe. So, thanks for that!
>>This is just one part of our complete overall guide to surfing in Bali
>>This is also a part of our complete guide to surf camps
Quick-click guide to our top surf camps in Bali
- Seaside Tribe – A small boutique surf camp that’s authentic Bali through and through
- Kavo Maison Surf & Yoga Camp – For chilled, relaxed surf stays
- CARI Surf Camp – Just an all-round solid option
- Elswhere Surf Camps – Arguably the most social surf camp in Bali
- Trika Surfcamp – A true off-the-beaten-path gem
- Kima Surf Camp – Well structured surf camping with loads of lesson plans
- Serenity Eco Guesthouse & Yoga – An eco-focused surf camp and hostel
- Surf’n’Yoga Bali – Best for yoga lovers
>>Want more inspo? Check our guide to most incredible surf hotels in Bali. We also have budget-friendly options over on our guide to the best Bali surf hostels
Seaside Tribe
As the beaches of Kuta and Canggu get busier and busier, people are now looking further than ever before down that wave-rich south coast of Bali for places to surf and to chill. It looks like 2026-27 is going to be the dry season when these places really shine.
That’s where Kedungu comes in. It’s not quite so far from the airport as Balian or Medewi, so remains relatively accessible to the usual Canggu goers. But it’s still small, still hemmed in by rice paddies and fields of buffalo. And it’s still got pretty empty breaks; breaks which are generally known for being slow, soft, and forgiving for learners.
AKA – it’s the perfect spot for a surf camp, right? Right.
And that’s where Seaside Tribe come in. A full five star review record on Google combines with perfect scores on Book Surf Camps for this camp that bills itself as a “boutique” surf stay.
It lives up to that admittedly overused epithet by offering a mere six rooms in a tight-knit villa an easy 20-minute walk back from the beach. It’s all stunningly designed, with cabins that have outdoor bathrooms and suites that open to a pool tucked into a palm-filled courtyard.
You get a daily surf lesson included in the cost here, but there are some nice extras, too, like a massage thrown in, and free use of bikes. Oh and there are four homecooked meals, which you’ll share with the rest of the group in the villa, something that creates a sort of family vibe.
It’s a rare chance to get something more authentic and quiet on an island that’s boomed in popularity and development in the last 20 years.
Kavo Maison Surf & Yoga Camp
Tucked among rice fields in Munggu, just a short ride from the breaks of Canggu and the black-sand shores of Seseh, Kavo Maison is a boutique surf and yoga camp that pitches itself firmly against the party hostel crowd.
It’s better for those who want to sloooww things down. You come for mornings fueled by healthy breakfasts, days split between the ocean and the yoga mat, evenings winding down to the sound of the fields.
The aesthetic leans into natural textures and boho touches, with rooms designed to feel calm and considered rather than functional. It’s also plonked into the midst of lovely green rice paddies.
Small-group surf lessons are led by certified instructors, keeping the coaching personal, while daily yoga sessions offer the kind of restorative balance that makes a surf trip genuinely feel like a reset.
It’s a setup that suits solo travelers and couples alike. It’s the kind of place where a sense of community tends to form naturally specifically BECAUSE it’s not a party place and groups are small.
Airport transfers are included (nice touch), the pool is on hand for those between-session hours, and the whole thing sits close enough to Canggu to dip into the energy of one of Bali’s most vibrant surf towns whenever the mood strikes.
Check prices and availability at Kavo Maison Surf & Yoga Camp
CARI Surf Camp
CARI’s 8-day package is quintessential Bali surf camp stuff.
First off, there are 2x surf lessons daily, which adds up to over four hours in the water every day. That’s twice what you get in many of the more mainstream surf camps.
On top of that, every session is bolstered by video analysis and there’s an in-house photographer to help snap shots of you ripping it up.
Oh, annnd there are multiple yoga classes that you’re free to join throughout the week, two family dinners to help the crew mingle and make friends, plus one traditional Indonesian BBQ evening. All nice additions.
Finally: The accommodation. This one’s no rundown hostel. It’s a chic, stylish set of Balinese cabanas on the Bukit Peninsular, anchored on a palm-shaded garden with its own pool.
You’ll wake to the sounds of tropical birds, dine on homemade acai bowls and healthy breakfasts (which are included in the price) and chill with a cold Bintang on your private patio come the evening.
Elsewhere Surf Camps
Elsewhere Surf Camps / HostelWorldIf Kavo Maison (see above) is Bali at a slower tempo, Elsewhere is Bali turned up a notch.
This is Canggu’s most social surf camp – a setup built squarely around the idea that the people you meet on a surf trip can be just as memorable as the waves.
Planted right in the heart of the neighborhood, it’s a natural fit for solo travelers who want to arrive not knowing a soul and leave with a group chat that actually gets used.
The all-inclusive packages take the faff out of planning: daily surf lessons, boards, yoga, breakfast, barista coffee, smoothies and a daily beer or cocktail are all folded in. But you can also book accommodation only and plan things at your own pace.
Two pools, a movie theatre and plenty of hang-out space mean there’s always somewhere to decompress between sessions, while the surf coaching covers video analysis and pool training alongside the water time.
Those weekly packages stretch to BBQs, airport transfers and a few Elsewhere-branded extras for good measure.
It’s not trying to be a quiet retreat and it doesn’t need to be. For surfers of all levels who want proper coaching wrapped in a genuinely social atmosphere, this is one of Canggu’s most consistent options.
Trika Surfcamp
West Bali doesn’t get the same attention as Canggu or Uluwatu, but for surfers who know, that’s quietly a part of the appeal.
Trika Surfcamp sits right on the coast there near off-the-beaten-track Yeh Sumbul, with Medewi’s long, mellow point break just next door and a beachbreak essentially on the doorstep.
It’s the sort front-yard surf access you’d expect more of the Ments than overdeveloped Bali. But here it is, right out front of Trika.
Founded in 2024 by locals Agus and Ayu, the camp has a personal, community feel to it. Ten rooms, a rooftop pool forty metres from the waterline, sea views and a daily family-style dinner set the tone. It’s boutique without being fussy.
Surf guiding is available across levels, with experienced local coaches who’ve spent decades reading these waters, and yoga sessions slot in neatly around the surf to help guests recover and prepare.
Transfers are included for stays of five nights or more.
Kima Surf Camp
One of Bali’s most established surf camp operations, Kima has been running camps across the island for years. They kinda bring a level of organization to the experience that’s hard to match in smaller camps, so it’s a good un if you like things planned and planned well.
The Seminyak outpost sits a short walk from a string of beach breaks – Halfway, Padma, Gado-Gado and KuDeTa among them. These are basically some of Bali’s best learner spots, both wet season and dry.
The lodge strikes a balance between the buzzing energy of a beach bar in one of Bali’s most vibrant neighborhoods and a tropical garden setting that genuinely feels like a retreat from it all.
The camp itself is built around a natural stone pool and jacuzzi, with private double rooms, four-bed options and dorms all available, each with their own bathroom and terrace.
What really distinguishes Kima is the structure of the surf programme: up to 16 guided sessions run across the island every week, split by ability level and planned around the daily conditions. Video analysis and theory classes are folded in six times a week, and a dedicated Learn-to-Surf package caters for total beginners.
Yoga, airport transfers, daily breakfast and free-flow coffee and tea round out the all-inclusive package.
Serenity Eco Guesthouse and Yoga
Serenity Eco Guesthouse and Yoga/ HostelWorldSerenity has been quietly doing its thing in Canggu since 1999. That’s LONG before the neighborhood became the hub it is today. There were probably even some rice paddies still about!
Founded by French entrepreneur Daniel Chieppa and his Balinese wife Yatna, it’s grown from a modest family home into one of Bali’s most well-regarded conscious travel destinations, built around permaculture, plant-based living and a genuinely community-minded approach to hosting.
The guesthouse sits 150 meters from one of Canggu’s best surf breaks, with board rental and surf lessons available on-site for those who want to get in the water.
But the real draw here is the breadth of what surrounds the surfing. You can join yoga classes run daily across multiple styles, an on-site spa with scrub treatments and massages on offer, and Alkaline, a fully vegan restaurant serving MSG-free food.
Accommodation runs from fan-cooled dorms to private rooms and villas, all set around a super lus garden and swimming pool. It’s alcohol and smoke-free throughout.
It’s the one for surfers with a strong wellness streak.
Check prices and availability at Serenity Eco Guesthouse and Yoga
Surf’n’Yoga Bali
Surf’n’Yoga Bali joins a growing number of spots from this breakout brand – they now have outlets on both coasts of Sri Lanka, and two here in the Isle of the Gods. As the name implies, the focus is very much on both yoga practice and surfing, but really it’s the relaxing nature of the accommodation and the Zen vibes that we love.
Take the lodge itself. It whisks you away from the traffic-clogged lanes of Canggu and Kuta up to the rice paddies and jungles of south-central Bali. That means you’ll need to travel just a little longer to make it to the waves each morning, but does promise plenty of peace and quiet.
The lodge itself has a stunning on-site yoga shala made from bamboo wood. It’s the perfect place to find your inner quiet, which you’ll certainly do since the 6-day surf-yoga package they run has 2x daily yoga classes in Yin, Kirtan, and Dynamic Flow to name just three disciplines. You’ll also do classes in mindfulness and meditation.
The surfing is set over the course of 3x semi-private classes, with an enviable ratio of just 2:1 students to teachers.
Check prices and availability at Surf’n’Yoga Bali
A note on our methodology
Why these camps made the cut
Short answer: Because we think they’re brilliant.
Longer answer: we’ve spent over a decade writing about surf travel, and along the way we’ve developed a pretty solid eye for what separates a great surf camp from a forgettable one. Our picks combine strong reviews across the major booking platforms with our own editorial judgement about what actually makes a camp worth travelling to — the crème de la crème, if you will.
Our knowledge of these destinations comes from a combination of time on the ground and deep research – swell data, local knowledge, reader feedback, and years of tracking what makes a surf trip actually work. When we say a camp is good, that’s what’s behind it.
Worth knowing: our recommendations are currently weighted towards camps we can link to commercially — but affiliate status isn’t a condition of inclusion. If we think a camp belongs in this guide, it’s in. We’re always looking to broaden our selection, and where we don’t already have an affiliate relationship with a camp we rate, we’ll often reach out to try to establish one. If they say no, they stay in the guide regardless.
A heads up: some links are affiliate links — if you book through one, we earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It’s how we keep the lights on and the guides free.
We might use affiliate links in this post. Basically, you click em’ and we get a little something from your booking or purchase. They help us keep offering more and more in-depth surf guides to awesome places all around the globe. So, thanks for that!
