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

Updated October 2026 · No paid placements

10 places · No paid placementsHow we rankNothing here is for sale: no business can buy a position, and partners are labelled and never move up the list. Every price comes from the place's own website or says n/a. Read how we rank
01Kima Surf Camp, Balikimasurf.com
Seminyak + CangguKima Surf CampPrice n/a
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Kima Surf Camp

Editor's pick
⭐ rating n/aSeminyak + Canggu5-night surf+stay+yoga pkg from ~€719Website live 18 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone after a family-run feel or a tight budget; a 5-night package is from about 719 euro

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02Mondo Surf Village, Balimondosurfvillage.com
CangguMondo Surf Village1.24M IDR /night
From 1.24M IDR
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Mondo Surf Village

⭐ rating n/aCanggu7 nights €499-659 ppFrom 1.24M IDR/nightWebsite live 18 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone wanting a private room at a quiet break; rooms are shared and the breaks draw Canggu learner crowds

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Bukit Peninsula (Uluwatu side)Padang Padang Surf CampPrice n/a
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Padang Padang Surf Camp

⭐ rating n/aBukit Peninsula (Uluwatu side)Price n/aNo own website · listing checked 16 Oct 2026

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)

Not for anyone who wants a published price or Canggu nightlife; the Bukit is remote

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04Soleia Surf Camp, Balisoleiasurf.com
CangguSoleia Surf CampPrice n/a
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Soleia Surf Camp

⭐ rating n/aCangguFrom €63/dayWebsite live 18 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone who needs big-camp infrastructure; treat the camp's own rankings with caution

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Canggu (Batu Bolong)Surf & Yoga CangguPrice n/a
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Surf & Yoga Canggu

Network partner
⭐ rating n/aCanggu (Batu Bolong)Price n/aWebsite live 18 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone who needs a confirmed price; rates and rating were not verified when we checked

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Medewi (west coast)Brown Sugar Surf CampPrice n/a
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Brown Sugar Surf Camp

⭐ rating n/aMedewi (west coast)Price n/aNo own website · listing checked 16 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone who wants a short transfer; Medewi is 2 hours plus from the airport corridor

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CangguElsewhere Surf CampsPrice n/a
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Elsewhere Surf Camps

⭐ rating n/aCangguPrice n/aWebsite live 18 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone after a silent retreat; the vibe is party-adjacent

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Bukit PeninsulaCARI Surf CampPrice n/a
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CARI Surf Camp

⭐ rating n/aBukit PeninsulaPrice n/aNo own website · listing checked 16 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone planning a lazy week; two lessons a day keep the schedule intense

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Kedungu (west coast)Seaside TribePrice n/a
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Seaside Tribe

⭐ rating n/aKedungu (west coast)Price n/aNo own website · listing checked 16 Oct 2026

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

Not for learners in a hurry to progress; it is one lesson a day

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MungguKavo Maison Surf & Yoga CampPrice n/a
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Kavo Maison Surf & Yoga Camp

⭐ rating n/aMungguPrice n/aNo own website · listing checked 16 Oct 2026

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

Not for anyone who wants big-camp amenities; this is a small camp in Munggu

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Last verified: 5 of 5 venue websites answered when our script fetched them on 18 October 2026; the ranking itself was read against each venue's own pages on 16 October 2026. 5 venues have no website of their own and were checked against dated 2026 guides and listings on 16 October 2026. Closures and moves since our first edition are on the Closed in Bali tracker; method and author on How we rank.

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The rule behind this list

Last verified: 5 of 5 venue websites answered when our script fetched them on 18 October 2026; the ranking itself was read against each venue's own pages on 16 October 2026. 5 venues have no website of their own and were checked against dated 2026 guides and listings on 16 October 2026. Closures and moves since our first edition are on the Closed in Bali tracker; method and author on How we rank.

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For businesses

🧘 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.

Our partner perk network is launching soon. See Gravity Stretching

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 "n/a" 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 money for a place on the list, camps cannot buy a spot; a camp with a Book button is a booking partner, labelled as such, and pays a commission only on completed bookings; our network partner is labeled in plain sight, and our own studio appears only in the labeled block outside the ranking.

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