Water sports

Surfing

Surfing in Bali is renowned around the world. Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay will arrange surfing off some of the island's best beaches, including Padang-Padang Beach, Bingin Beach, Uluwatu Beach, Suluban Beach, Canggu Beach and NyangNyang Beach. Excerpts and reviews by the surf set:

Padang-Padang Beach

Next break down from Ulu. Park your car or leave your bike at the top of beach or take the path from Ulu. A very hollow left made more dangerous by proximity to cliff. Hati-hati! A lost board usually means the end. Needs a big swell to show. Very dangerous below mid-tide.

Bingin Beach

Next channel down from Padang. A clean, fun, hollow left good up to 7. Best at low to medium tides. Kick out before the inside ledge starts to suck out. Usually crowded with surfers who want a break from Ulu.

Uluwatu Beach

Home of the world famous left, with three main areas depending on the tide. The Peak is a high-tide break, peeling down to the inside past the cave. It handles small and large swells from the right direction. Race track, at mid-tide, starts in front of the cave, peeling down the line past big rock. Use your discretion on length of ride. Breaks best up to 8, with straight-line swells. Outside corner is a low-tide wave and anything over 12 you might want to paddle out from the next beach. If you can't fight the current and get into the safety of the cave, swim down to the beach.

Suluban Beach

A favourite playground for surfers, the Annual Surf Championships are partly staged here. Jimbaran, around the corner, is good for swimming.

Canggu Beach

Lave ledge, with a left and right, the best break being determined by size and swell direction. Take a left turn at Kerobokan village, north of Legian.

NyangNyang Beach

The climb down the steep cliff is well worth it. Several selections off goat channel have left and right. The right in front of goat track is good on SW swell. These break best up to 6.

Catamaran/Windsurfing

Enjoy complimentary use of the Resort water sports equipment on the beach of the Jimbaran Bay Resort. Hobie cats, boogie boards, catamarans, windsurfers, lasers, paddle skis, and snorkelling equipment are available as well as aqua shoes for protection. No motorised water sports occur in Jimbaran Bay.

Other

Outdoor activities such as river rafting and kayaking are available nearby. The Concierge will be happy to recommend organisers specialising in these activities.