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Title: Bali or Sri Lanka: The Season Guide for Your First Surf Trip

Indonesia, 25th Aug 2026 - One of the most common questions among first-time surf travelers is straightforward but hard to answer without local knowledge: should I go to Bali or Sri Lanka, and when? Kima Surf operates five self-owned camps across both destinations, three in Bali and two in Sri Lanka, and has been guiding surfers through these waters since 1995. Here is what nearly three decades of experience have taught them.Bali: dry season (May to October)Bali's west and south coasts receive their best and most consistent swells between April and October, coinciding with the dry season. Air temperatures sit around 30 degrees Celsius year-round, water temperatures range from 26 to 30 degrees Celsius and no wetsuit is needed at any time of year.Kima operates three camps on Bali's south coast. The Uluwatu camp sits in the heart of the Bukit Peninsula, within reach of world-class reef breaks such as Uluwatu, Padang Padang, Bingin, Impossibles and Balangan. The Canggu camp offers beach breaks within walking distance, ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers. The Seminyak camp is the most affordable option and sits close to Double Six Beach, where the Learn to Surf program takes place.During the rainy season (November to March), Bali's east coast picks up swell. Surf spots around Keramas and Nusa Dua work well in these months. Rain typically falls in short, heavy bursts in the morning or evening, and temperatures remain warm. Kima's camps operate year-round, and surf guiding sessions adapt daily to whatever conditions the current season delivers.Sri Lanka: two coasts, two seasonsSri Lanka's advantage is its dual-coast geography. The south and west coasts (where Kima's Weligama and Hiriketiya camps are located) receive their best waves from October through April. From Ma...


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