Surfing Green Bowl: The Complete Guide

Green Bowl is a reef break located in East Bukit, Bali, Indonesia, offering a left-hander along Southeast Asia's tropical lineups. Green Bowl is a quality left reef break on the east side of Bali's Bukit Peninsula that picks up south swell and works best during the wet season with W-NW offshore winds. Rated as advanced difficulty with uncrowded conditions, this reef break is a worthy destination for surfers looking beyond the usual suspects.

Best Conditions

Swell Direction: The ideal swell direction is S (185°), with workable conditions from S to SSW (170°–200°). Swells outside this window will either miss the break or produce disorganized waves.

Swell Size: Green Bowl needs a minimum of 0.9m / 3ft to start working and handles swells up to 1.8m / 6ft before conditions deteriorate.

Swell Period: Look for a swell period of at least 10 seconds, with 14 seconds being the sweet spot. Longer periods deliver more organized, powerful waves with better shape.

Wind: True offshore here blows from the WNW (292°). The full offshore range spans W to NW (262°–322°). Glassy conditions under 4km/h from any direction also produce excellent surf. Plan for early morning dawn patrol sessions.

Tide: This spot works best at low to mid tide. Optimal tide range is 0.3m–1.2m.

When to Go

Primary Season: The prime window at Green Bowl runs November, December, January, February, March (Nov–Mar). This is when swell consistency and direction align most reliably with the break.

Secondary Season: A secondary window opens April, May, June, July, August, September, October (Apr–Oct). While not as consistent, patient surfers can still score quality sessions during this period.

Season Notes: Best wet season (Nov-Mar) with NW offshore winds. Also works in dry season.

Water Temperature: Expect water temperatures around 28°C / 82°F. Boardshorts or a thin rashguard are all you need.

Getting There

The nearest airport is DPS, roughly 45 minutes by car.

Hazards & Tips

Known Hazards:

🪸 Sharp reef — Shallow reef, booties recommended
🚶 Difficult access — Long paddle or walk
👥 Crowded — Gets very crowded
🏝️ Remote — Far from help

Safety Tips:

Wear reef booties to protect your feet from sharp coral and rock
Surf early mornings or off-peak days to avoid the worst of the crowds
Carry a first aid kit and emergency communication. Help may be far away
Allow extra time for the approach and factor in energy for the paddle/walk

Skill Level: This spot is rated advanced (6/10). Crowd Level: Typically uncrowded (2/10).

Check the Live Forecast

Planning a session at Green Bowl? Check the live forecast on Strike Mission to see today's conditions and the 10-day outlook. Our Strike Score algorithm rates this spot from 0 to 100 every day, factoring in swell direction, size, period, wind, and tide — so you know exactly when to paddle out.

Don't leave your next surf trip to chance. Let the data tell you when Green Bowl is firing.

*Conditions data sourced from Strike Mission's verified spot database.*