Green Bowl
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. The spot is less crowded than the famous Bukit lefts due to its remote access down a long staircase carved into the cliff. The effort of the climb is rewarded with an uncrowded lineup, clear water, and quality waves in a beautiful cove setting.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- S (185°)
- Direction range
- 170° - 200°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Offshore range
- 262° - 322°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
2/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Green Bowl?
Green Bowl is a reef break in East Bukit, Bali, Indonesia, that mostly breaks left.
What swell works best at Green Bowl?
Green Bowl picks up swell from the S round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the S. That's a tight window, so it needs the swell direction to line up. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.
What wind is offshore at Green Bowl?
A WNW wind is dead offshore at Green Bowl, and anything from the W round to the NW keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to midday. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.
What tide is best at Green Bowl?
Green Bowl is at its best around the low to mid tide, roughly 0.3m to 1.2m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Green Bowl?
The most reliable run of swell at Green Bowl comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Apr to Oct too. Best wet season (Nov-Mar) with NW offshore winds. Also works in dry season.
How cold is the water at Green Bowl?
The water at Green Bowl averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.
Is Green Bowl good for beginners?
It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 6/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help), a long walk or paddle in, crowds and being a long way from help.
How do I get to Green Bowl?
The nearest airport on our list is DPS, then it's roughly a 45-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Green Bowl?
The closest breaks we track are Nusa Dua (4.2 km), Impossibles (11 km) and Balangan (11 km), handy when Green Bowl isn't working.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Apr-Oct
Best wet season (Nov-Mar) with NW offshore winds. Also works in dry season.
Getting There
Nearby Spots
Nusa Dua
🌊 East Bukit right • Wet season performer • Less crowds than Bukit lefts
Impossibles
💨 Usually too fast • Long when it connects • Earned its name
Balangan
🏖️ Bukit's friendly face • Beautiful setting • Fun barrel potential
Bingin
📸 Bali's photogenic pit • Shallow slab • Cliff staircase access
Padang Padang
🙏 Balinese Pipeline • Cliff backdrop perfection • When it's on, it's ON
Serangan
🌊 Turtle Island right • Hollow and consistent • Less crowds than Bukit