If you are a real surfer, then you already know about Bali and the amount of unreal waves that surround the island, and the untapped potential for surf exploration that exists throughout the Indonesian archipelago. A good boat, a small ability in the language, and good common sense will arm you with all the weapons you'll need for hard-core surf exploring in Indo. This section of Bali Travel Web will explain where all the really good surf is, and is a realistic surfing guide to Bali. Only the well known spots on Bali will be mentioned, and no hints or reference will be made to any other secret, or semi-secret spots on the island. Closest person to the peak has the right of way.
Priority is given to the person sitting furthest outside.
That means if you are sitting the furthest out and a set wave comes, and you can catch it, then it's yours. They seem to have no clue whatsoever to the rules of surfing, it's heritage, or any surf etiquite of any kind. If you get a good wave, you should paddle back out and wait your turn. Unless you are an advanced or professional surfer, you should not be surfing at spots like Ulu Watu, Padang Padang, Airport Reefs, Nusa Dua, Sanur, or any of the other dangerous and powerful spots around the island. Surfing in large groups This is the biggest mistake you can make in surfing.