Our Story
Built by surfers.
Not by a brand.
Swell Bali started in 2019 when a South African surfer and an Indonesian local guide got tired of watching overpriced camps give travelers a watered-down version of Bali surf. So they built the camp they'd always wanted.
No fluffy resort packages. No 15-person paddling classes where you stand up once and call it a day. Just real coaching on world-class waves, genuine hospitality, and a guesthouse that feels like home.
"You'll leave with sand in places you didn't know possible — and a grin that doesn't quit."
of first-timers stand up on a wave by day 2
Student-to-coach ratio — you actually get coached
Two of Canggu's most iconic breaks — right outside the door
The Experience
Your week in the water
Arrive & Settle
Check into the guesthouse in Canggu. We meet you, sort your board, and take you to the beach for a sunset beer and a water read.
Morning Sessions
Dawn patrol at 6am. Two coached surf sessions daily at the best breaks for your level. Video analysis so you actually see what to fix.
Live Bali Life
Afternoons are yours — rice terraces, temple visits, scooter runs, the best warungs in Canggu. Your crew shows you the island, not just the resort.
Leave Different
By day 7, you're catching waves on your own, you have 15 new friends from 12 countries, and you're already planning your return.
Pick Your Adventure
Camp packages —
no hidden fees.
Every package includes accommodation, all surf lessons, board hire, and airport pickup. Book by yourself or bring a crew.
Starter Wave
$149 / 3 days- ✓ 3 nights guesthouse accommodation
- ✓ 6 coached surf sessions
- ✓ Board + wetsuit hire
- ✓ Airport pickup
Full Swell Week
$349 / 7 days- ✓ 7 nights guesthouse accommodation
- ✓ 14 coached surf sessions (2/day)
- ✓ Video analysis every session
- ✓ Board + wetsuit hire
- ✓ Island day trip + rice terrace visit
- ✓ Airport pickup + welcome dinner
Deep Dive Shredder
$599 / 14 days- ✓ 14 nights accommodation
- ✓ 28 coached surf sessions
- ✓ 2x inter-island surf day trips
- ✓ Full island cultural program
- ✓ Everything in Full Swell Week
Not sure which package? Email us at hello@swellbali.com — we'll match you to the right wave.
Why Swell Bali
Real surf. Real Bali.
No bullshit.
Honest Coaching
Our instructors tell you what you're actually doing wrong — not just what feels nice to hear. Progress faster because of it.
Instant Community
Come solo, leave with a crew. Every intake is capped at 12 people so you actually bond — not just share a pool.
Transparent Pricing
The price you see is the price you pay. No sneaky "equipment surcharges" or "facility fees" at checkout.
Local Knowledge
Half our team grew up surfing these waves. The secret spots, the timing, the conditions — they know it all.
From the Lineup
They came as tourists.
They left as surfers.
"I was terrified of the ocean before this. By day 3 I was riding green waves. The coaches are the real deal — patient, knowledgeable, and they actually make you laugh while you're eating salt water."
Sara K.
Berlin, Germany — Solo traveler
"We were a group of 4 friends who'd never surfed. Two weeks in, we were hunting swells and extending our flights. Swell Bali didn't just teach us to surf — it rewired our whole relationship with travel."
Jake M.
Melbourne, Australia — Group of 4
"I've done surf camps in Portugal and Costa Rica. Swell Bali is a different category. The setting, the people, the price — and Canggu's waves are insane. I'm already rebooked for next season."
Camille L.
Paris, France — Intermediate level
The Lineup is Open
Your wave
is out there.
Spots fill fast — we cap every intake at 12 surfers to keep coaching quality high. Don't let the wave pass.
No deposit until 30 days before arrival. Free cancellation before that.