udo wrote:

Are you going to be giving a DS a run at O.C today Superfreak... did you Surf on your Forehand at Dawn ?

https://balibelly.com/pages/uluwatu

Came straight over to lembongan on Friday morning after late check in to hotel in sanur . New harbour is great and really organised, unbelievable how many tourists flocking to nusa penida for day trip so bit of a traffic congestion in the morning north of KFC . Shipwrecks was solid 4ft ( overhead sets ) first day and 3-4 ft Saturday ( long lulls ) Sunday ( today ) was pumping first light at lassos but crowded ( 20 + ) and 5 hot locals taking the best ones. It was pretty solid 5ft and some good barrels , some really deep ones by local hotties. My pop up at 62 ain’t what it used to be and ate shit on a couple and managed a couple of ok ones . It was good lassos but not great classic lassos, probably too much south in it . The arvo session was even more crowded and wind a bit funny but fuck there was some really good tube riding going down by the locals , looks like swell dropping tomorrow but still should be some 4-5 sets .Muntigs had some big 10 ft sets so Ulu’s would have been a good size . I haven’t surfed outside corner since the 90s bit past it now 6-8 ‘ is my limit these days . On my previous posts I mentioned arrival in airport , virgin asked us for vaccination certificate but not asked at bali end . Got through buying a voa and immigration in 10 minutes . We flew in at 10.15 pm and my boards didn’t come out until 11.25 pm and only 1 other board came out at same time on the virgin flight . 4 flights from Melbourne at roughly the same time . Like I said on previous post , always waiting for luggage , customs is really quick now with the online declaration .

First photo Troy Sinclair testing out his new DS at muntigs , second shot my mate Will testing his DS at lassos , last shot local Agus Frimato weaving at lassos

Nice shots!

freeride76 wrote:

Nice shots!

Photos credited to Thabu , local surf school owner , top bloke .

udo wrote:

Wtf is wrong with a 5 or 7 am Flight ?

Wouldn’t worry me, as others have said get in early and get settled. My Mrs won’t do a 2am start on her own, night driving etc. I’ll will already be in Bali.

udo wrote:

Wtf is wrong with a 5 or 7 am Flight ?

Wouldn’t worry me, as others have said get in early and get settled. My Mrs won’t do a 2am start on her own, night driving etc. I’ll will already be in Bali.

eat-your-vegies wrote:

Hi there jezza

I reckon $500 each way from Melbourne is pretty ok.

And you’ll be flying Garuda so your boards are free and you get real cutlery with your meals (even after all the 911 terrorist and security wank )

Hostee’s are gorgeous too although you probably won’t notice cos you got a missus.

Best of all , they serve Bintang .

I’m jealous.

Haha, always Garuda if possible. I will notice, got 2 weeks on my own before the missus comes over for a week. :)
I always calculate that if Garuda is within a couple of hundred bucks of Deathstar then $20 per hour in the air is money well spent.

Supafreak wrote:

First photo Troy Sinclair testing out his new DS at muntigs , second shot my mate Will testing his DS at lassos , last shot local Agus Frimato weaving at lassos

Unreal. How big is his board in top pic supa?

Top wave looks serious. What’s the shape like as it runs down the reef?

seeds wrote:

Top wave looks serious. What’s the shape like as it runs down the reef?

It tends to pinch on the end section , seen Dylan Longbottom out there threading the needle at 10-12 years ago , he made it look easy but its not . This shot of the wreck at the moment from my room . @goofyfoot Troy’s on his 7’6 , first surf on it .

Pulu a lembongan local was at one stage junior and open Indonesian champion, his hero is slater and he surfed against him at Keramas one year and would have beaten Kelly if he came out of the barrel that pinched on him . He got some nice ones yesterday morning and arvo , great local boardriders club with good attitude and if you show some respect they will give you some waves . https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid04HxTa4DwfXZ3gv579FKVA…

Supafreak wrote:

seeds wrote:

Top wave looks serious. What’s the shape like as it runs down the reef?

It tends to pinch on the end section , seen Dylan Longbottom out there threading the needle at 10-12 years ago , he made it look easy but its not . This shot of the wreck at the moment from my room . @goofyfoot Troy’s on his 7’6 , first surf on it .

Is that location of old Main Ski inn?
Haven't been to Lembongan since 2003.
Stoked ya scored!

@andy-mac , its just down from the old mainski which is now ohana’s , you would be shocked to see what’s developed since 2003 . Shipwrecks this afternoon was best it’s been all year according to the local lads , had a really good 4 hour session , nice 3-5 ft wreck glassed off beautifully an hour before sunset and started to consistently pulse . Waves in the morning then it slowly backs of to flat over next few days. Got game fishing lined up and conditions should be perfect come Thursday , there has been Spanish mackerel around apparently and GTs , even if we don’t score a fish it’s visually spectacular along south coast of penida .

Supafreak wrote:

@andy-mac , its just down from the old mainski which is now ohana’s , you would be shocked to see what’s developed since 2003 . Shipwrecks this afternoon was best it’s been all year according to the local lads , had a really good 4 hour session , nice 3-5 ft wreck glassed off beautifully an hour before sunset and started to consistently pulse . Waves in the morning then it slowly backs of to flat over next few days. Got game fishing lined up and conditions should be perfect come Thursday , there has been Spanish mackerel around apparently and GTs , even if we don’t score a fish it’s visually spectacular along south coast of penida .

Cheers Supa, great shot.
Stoked you scored, it surely is a beautiful spot. Loved Shippies and Lasos. Can only imagine how busy it is now as these days usually stay in Sanur and see the amount of boats heading over, (causing side chop) is nuts. New harbour looks like it would have made it run smoother.
Funny, I kind of stopped going after 2003 cause thought it was getting too busy then..
Great pics, I have never seen muntigs break, actually didn't know there was another wave there. Have crossed paths with Troy a few times, he use to easily beat me up at Synergy BJJ. Haha.
Enjoy the waves and hope ya catching and eating some GT's and Spanish Mackerel! Enjoy,

udo wrote:

indo-dreaming wrote:

Indo has dropped need for Covid vax to enter Indo

official regulation

https://covid19.go.id/storage/app/media/Regulasi/2023/Juni/SE%20No%201%…

Indo is a bit slow on getting this out there no Sign of it anywhere....?

Still no real media reports on it, but this Bali website has updated.

"Proof of Vaccination No Longer Required for Entry into Bali"

https://www.welcomebacktobali.com/blog/latest-updates/proof-of-vaccinat…

Its on Qantas and Jetstar travel info pages

2 million rp fish , 3kg ( just ) trevally , was a beautiful morning out and spotted at least 7 turtles, good to see they’re about in numbers. Hooked it in the gills so thought it was way bigger.

StormyAndBo wrote:

Its on Qantas and Jetstar travel info pages

Updated on Smart traveller governmet page for Indo too

"We've reviewed our entry requirements and health advice for Indonesia. You no longer need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination to enter Indonesia or travel domestically (see 'Health' and 'Travel')."

https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/indonesia

Talking to a local mate about the amount of turtles around and he said yeah it’s automatic 5 years jail now for killing one . I asked what about ceremonies ? He said maybe for a very big important ceremony yes they might get away with it but not for a regular ceremony.

the real heros during these vaccine restrictions were the online doctors handing out exemptions for $70.

Robot doing what he does .

Took a couple of photos of the crane at shipwrecks yesterday on high tide & today on low tide . As you can see its a mess and dangerous on bigger swells as when the sets come , the current pulls you towards the crap laying out in front on the crane . Stay on the ball if surfing here as you wouldn’t want to get pinballed through this .

Supafreak wrote:

Took a couple of photos of the crane at shipwrecks yesterday on high tide & today on low tide . As you can see its a mess and dangerous on bigger swells as when the sets come , the current pulls you towards the crap laying out in front on the crane . Stay on the ball if surfing here as you wouldn’t want to get pinballed through this . ...

Geez you got a super low tide there Supa. I was surfing over that at "low tide" a few weeks back. It was tiny to be fair.

blackers wrote:

Supafreak wrote:

Took a couple of photos of the crane at shipwrecks yesterday on high tide & today on low tide . As you can see its a mess and dangerous on bigger swells as when the sets come , the current pulls you towards the crap laying out in front on the crane . Stay on the ball if surfing here as you wouldn’t want to get pinballed through this . ...

Geez you got a super low tide there Supa. I was surfing over that at "low tide" a few weeks back. It was tiny to be fair.

Yeah high was 2.5 meters and low was 0.1 today, hoping this swell next few days pulls in and doesn’t just go down the channel, it’s got a lot of south in it .

Good luck. I got skunked.

blackers wrote:

Good luck. I got skunked.

Yes worst May in memory from what I’ve heard . May has always been one of my favourite months for wind calmness good swell and less crowds . I totally jagged it as it was planned around daughter just missing 2 weeks of school and booked it 7 months in advance for cheap tickets .

I was there 1st to 5th June. Virtually flat but as (bad)luck would have it some shoulder high waves at Shipwrecks the day I was leaving. First time there and loved the place non the less. Must need some good size and or west in it to get Playgrounds working.

Supafreak wrote:

Took a couple of photos of the crane at shipwrecks yesterday on high tide & today on low tide . As you can see its a mess and dangerous on bigger swells as when the sets come , the current pulls you towards the crap laying out in front on the crane . Stay on the ball if surfing here as you wouldn’t want to get pinballed through this .

Jesus what an absolute Fucking Disgrace !

seeds wrote:

I was there 1st to 5th June. Virtually flat but as (bad)luck would have it some shoulder high waves at Shipwrecks the day I was leaving. First time there and loved the place non the less. Must need some good size and or west in it to get Playgrounds working.

Missed you by a day! I gathered from another post you were in the vicinity. Agree it's a great place to stay, super relaxed.

Yeah mate, surf or not, who’s gunna complain. Was just so great to get out of Oz after so long.
ps. I got skunked on the Bukit also.

Swell kicked today , nice wreck 4-5 ft and was having a good session until as I was knifing into a wave a euro with not much idea paddling out , instead of letting me have right of way he tried paddling through my line . I had to quickly straighten only for the wave to explode on him and throw him onto me . Copped the nose of his board into my thigh and felt like the worst dead leg ever . Paddled back out and sat up on board, noticed blood and sure enough a deep but small puncture. Kept surfing for another 2 hours , sore but the waves were to good to go in . When I did come in it wouldn’t stop bleeding so of to the Dr for 2 stitches. I’m on blood thinners so probably why It wouldn’t stop bleeding. Brought some waterproof bandages but got a feeling I’m going to be stiff and very sore tomorrow, goes small again after tomorrow and not much until 28th .

Supafreak wrote:

Swell kicked today , nice wreck 4-5 ft and was having a good session until as I was knifing into a wave a euro with not much idea paddling out , instead of letting me have right of way he tried paddling through my line . I had to quickly straighten only for the wave to explode on him and throw him onto me . Copped the nose of his board into my thigh and felt like the worst dead leg ever . Paddled back out and sat up on board, noticed blood and sure enough a deep but small puncture. Kept surfing for another 2 hours , sore but the waves were to good to go in . When I did come in it wouldn’t stop bleeding so of to the Dr for 2 stitches. I’m on blood thinners so probably why It wouldn’t stop bleeding. Brought some waterproof bandages but got a feeling I’m going to be stiff and very sore tomorrow, goes small again after tomorrow and not much until 28th .

Quick recovery mate...

Thanks andy - mac , I’ve scrapped doing a mission east of here , my princess is 7 tomorrow and missing dad so she’s going to come stay for a few weeks . Wife’s got lots of ceremonies coming up so she will be busy and we can have some fun together on lembongan . Might be hobbling a bit .

Happy birthday!

Some more shots of Pulu at lassos last swell. There’s been a Aussie photographer here not sure of his name , got these of Pulu’s Facebook page .

Agung this morning

Nice Pic...Hows the Plastic situation on beaches over there Supa ?

Supafreak wrote:

Agung this morning

Stunning pic... Love that view , Agung, Abang and just the tip of Batur showing. Magical place....

udo wrote:

Nice Pic...Hows the Plastic situation on beaches over there Supa ?

LST ( lembongan surf team ) do regular beach and mangrove cleans . Noticed a bit , not much , trolling the other day . Speaking to other tourists who have come over from Kuta, Seminyak region , they are amazed at the difference and quality of water . Come wet season as you know it all goes to shit , a never ending job .

The view while trolling here never gets boring , we were unlucky the other day but other tourists have been smashing it with GTs , wahoo and mahi-mahi.

South coast of Penida Supa?

blackers wrote:

South coast of Penida Supa?

Top 2 photos yes , bottom photo east coast

blackers wrote:

South coast of Penida Supa?

Top 2 photos yes , bottom photo east coast

blackers wrote:

South coast of Penida Supa?

Top 2 photos yes , bottom photo east coast

crowd what crowd .....

simba wrote:

crowd what crowd .....

Looks like fun...not. Such flagrant dropins. Don't miss that all

simba wrote:

crowd what crowd .....

Jesus Christ that’s worse than anything I’ve seen at Snapper.
What’s happened to that place…

Full of Beginner Euros by 8 am if its under Head high...being pushed in by there Indo Surf Coaches

That's torched!

udo wrote:

Full of Beginner Euros..being pushed in by there Indo Surf Coaches

That seems to be the difference between there and the goldy stretch. Not just Ulu unfortunately, seems to be everywhere on the Bukit.