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The 10 Best Surf Camps in Bali: Honest Comparison, No Affiliate Bias (2026)

How we choose: people keep adding "reddit" to this search because the current results are camps reviewing themselves and affiliate sites that admit weighting toward camps they can earn from. We take no bookings and no commissions. We rank on coaching structure, location honesty (Bali's camps are spread far beyond Canggu) and verified package prices - "н/д" where a camp does not publish them. One camp below is our network partner and is labeled.

Photo: Kima Surf Camp (add on publish)
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Kima Surf Camp

Editor's pick
⭐ rating н/дSeminyak + Canggu5-night surf+stay+yoga pkg from ~€719

The most organised surf operation on the island: up to sixteen guided sessions a week, video analysis, theory classes, yoga and breakfast folded into one machine that has been refined for years. Beginners get walked distance to learner beach breaks that work in both seasons. You can find cheaper - you will not find tighter logistics.

Structured progression: guiding, video, theory - not just pushes Two locations, learner-friendly breaks year-round Premium package price Big-camp scale - less family atmosphere
Photo: Mondo Surf Village (add on publish)
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Mondo Surf Village

⭐ rating н/дCanggu7 nights €499-659 ppFrom 1.24M IDR/night

The best published-price transparency in the category: €499 for a week in a shared room up to €659 in a private bungalow, with surf and daily yoga included. Ability-split classes and a "you never stop learning" coaching ethos make it the strongest beginner-to-improver value with real numbers you can budget against.

Clear published weekly prices - rare in this market Daily yoga and wellness focus included Canggu crowds at the learner peaks Shared-room options are social, not private
Photo: Padang Padang Surf Camp (add on publish)
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Padang Padang Surf Camp

⭐ rating н/дBukit Peninsula (Uluwatu side)Price н/д

The Bukit original: the first surf camp on the peninsula, built around teaching complete beginners on the Uluwatu side, with access to world-class reef breaks as you progress. `best surf camp uluwatu bali` was the strongest suggest in our entire demand harvest - this is the name that search is looking for.

First-timer specialization with experienced instructors Progression path onto legendary Bukit waves Package prices not published - ask directly Bukit is remote from Canggu nightlife (a feature for some)
Photo: Soleia Surf Camp (add on publish)
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Soleia Surf Camp

⭐ rating н/дCangguFrom €63/day

The budget benchmark: from €63 a day against the €150+ that most retreats charge, with coaching and community that reviewers rate well above the price point. Worth knowing: Soleia's own "honest comparison" articles rank Soleia first - ours does not, but the value case is real.

Best published daily rate among structured camps Laid-back community feel Less infrastructure than the big machines Their self-published rankings - read with salt
Photo: Surf & Yoga Canggu (add on publish)
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Surf & Yoga Canggu

Network partner
⭐ rating н/дCanggu (Batu Bolong)Price н/д

Ten years on the island and the top Google result for "yoga surf bali" - a camp where the yoga shala is a real practice space, not a marketing photo. It is part of The Ten List perk network, which is exactly why we label it here and rank it on merit in the middle of the list rather than floating it to the top. The surf-plus-daily-yoga combination under one roof is genuinely its own thing.

Real yoga program alongside the surf coaching A decade of local track record in Batu Bolong Smaller operation than Kima's machine Prices and rating not verified at time of writing
Photo: Brown Sugar Surf Camp (add on publish)
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Brown Sugar Surf Camp

⭐ rating н/дMedewi (west coast)Price н/д

Steps from the long, mellow Medewi Left on Bali's wild west coast - the wave you graduate to when soft-tops start feeling small. "Progression without pressure" is the pitch and the reality: empty line-ups, long rides, none of the Canggu circus.

Uncrowded world-class learner-to-improver wave Real escape - west coast quiet Remote: 2+ hours from the airport corridor Prices not published - ask directly
Photo: Elsewhere Surf Camps (add on publish)
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Elsewhere Surf Camps

⭐ rating н/дCangguPrice н/д

The social all-inclusive: daily lessons and boards plus yoga, breakfast, smoothies, a daily beer or cocktail, BBQ nights and airport transfers in one package. Optimised for solo travellers who want the week organised and the table full every evening.

Everything-included format, strong social calendar Airport transfers both ways Party-adjacent vibe - not the silent retreat Prices not published - ask directly
Photo: CARI Surf Camp (add on publish)
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CARI Surf Camp

⭐ rating н/дBukit PeninsulaPrice н/д

Two coached sessions a day with video analysis on the Bukit - the highest included-coaching volume in this list after Kima. Add yoga, family dinners and an Indonesian BBQ and it reads like a training block disguised as a holiday.

2 daily lessons + video - fastest progression format Bukit reef access as you improve Intense schedule - not a lazy-week camp Prices not published; books via OTA platforms
Photo: Seaside Tribe (add on publish)
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Seaside Tribe

⭐ rating н/дKedungu (west coast)Price н/д

The gentle option: daily lesson, a massage, bike use and home-cooked meals in Kedungu, the quiet stretch north of Canggu where the beach still empties out. Best for beginners who want the learning without the scene.

Massage and home cooking in the package Kedungu - uncrowded learner waves One lesson a day - slower progression Prices not published; books via OTA platforms
Photo: Kavo Maison (add on publish)
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Kavo Maison Surf & Yoga Camp

⭐ rating н/дMungguPrice н/д

Small-group lessons, daily yoga, a pool and airport transfers in Munggu - the boutique-guesthouse take on the surf camp, between Canggu's energy and the west coast's quiet. The pick when the group size matters more than the party.

Small groups - more coach attention per wave Munggu location balances access and calm Smaller camp, fewer amenities than the machines Prices not published; books via OTA platforms

🧘 Recover after the surf week

Gravity Stretching our studio - therapeutic spinal decompression in hanging straps, in Canggu (Padonan). A week of paddling and pop-ups compresses the lower back and locks the shoulders; hanging traction undoes exactly that. If your camp is in or near Canggu, one session mid-week keeps the second half of the trip pain-free. Labeled block, outside the ranking above - ours, so it does not get a number.

Guest-pass holders from our network partners get 10% off the first visit. See Gravity Stretching

Where to go next

Staying in Canggu? See the full Canggu guides: yoga studios, ice bath and sauna, massage. Rest-day sport: the best padel courts in Bali.

Frequently asked

How much does a surf camp in Bali cost?

Verified published prices: Mondo runs €499-659 per person for 7 nights all-in; Kima's 5-night surf-stay-yoga package is around €719; Soleia starts near €63 per day. Most other camps quote on request - we mark those "н/д" rather than invent numbers.

What is the best surf camp in Bali for complete beginners?

Padang Padang Surf Camp specialises in first-timers on the Bukit; Mondo and Kima both run ability-split beginner programs on learner-friendly Canggu-side beach breaks; Seaside Tribe offers the gentlest pace in quiet Kedungu.

Canggu, the Bukit or the west coast - where should my camp be?

Canggu for social energy, food and year-round learner waves; the Bukit (Padang Padang, CARI) for world-class reef progression and quieter evenings; the west coast (Medewi, Kedungu, Yeh Sumbul) for empty line-ups and full escape.

When is the best season for a Bali surf camp?

April to October brings the most consistent swell and dry-season weather. Canggu's beach breaks and the east coast still work year-round, which is why most beginner camps run all twelve months.

Is this list sponsored or affiliate-weighted?

No. We take no bookings and no commissions, camps cannot buy a spot, our network partner is labeled in plain sight, and our own studio appears only in the labeled block outside the ranking.