Serangan
Serangan is a quality right-hander on Serangan Island (Turtle Island) in South Bali, offering hollow waves that work across a range of conditions. The break picks up S-SSW swell and benefits from W-NW offshore winds during the wet season, providing a year-round surfing option. Less crowded than the main Bukit breaks, Serangan delivers good value sessions with consistent quality.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- SSW (195°)
- Direction range
- 180° - 210°
- Size range
- 0.9m - 1.8m
- Ideal size
- 1.3m - 1.6m
- Height multiplier
- 0.97×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- WNW (292°)
- Offshore range
- 262° - 322°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- mid to high
- Optimal range
- 0.7m - 1.8m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
7/10
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of wave is Serangan?
Serangan is a reef break in South Bali, Indonesia, that mostly breaks right.
What swell works best at Serangan?
Serangan picks up swell from the S round to the SSW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the SSW. 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 Serangan?
A WNW wind is dead offshore at Serangan, 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 Serangan?
Serangan is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.7m to 1.8m on the local chart.
When is the best time of year to surf Serangan?
The most reliable run of swell at Serangan 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 Serangan?
The water at Serangan 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 Serangan 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. It gets busy (crowd 7/10), so mind the pecking order. Things to watch for: sharp, shallow reef (booties help).
How do I get to Serangan?
The nearest airport on our list is DPS, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive.
What other surf spots are near Serangan?
The closest breaks we track are Nusa Dua (8.7 km), Green Bowl (12 km) and Balangan (15 km), handy when Serangan 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
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Nusa Dua
🌊 East Bukit right • Wet season performer • Less crowds than Bukit lefts
Green Bowl
🌊 Hidden Bukit left • Cliff staircase access • Wet season performer
Balangan
🏖️ Bukit's friendly face • Beautiful setting • Fun barrel potential
Impossibles
💨 Usually too fast • Long when it connects • Earned its name
Bingin
📸 Bali's photogenic pit • Shallow slab • Cliff staircase access
Padang Padang
🙏 Balinese Pipeline • Cliff backdrop perfection • When it's on, it's ON