Poggy Bali Surf School: Surf Lessons in Bali

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Surf Bali with those who grew up on these waves

Led by a 100% Balinese team, based in Uluwatu and operating across well-known surf breaks including Keramas.

The school welcomes all levels and ages (from age 3 and above), from complete beginners to more experienced surfers, with options for private, semi-private and group lessons.

Each session is adapted to the conditions of the day and your level in the water, with a strong focus on safety, ocean awareness and confidence.

For those looking for a more in-depth experience, customised surf trips and packages can also be arranged.

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www.poggybalisurfschool.com

+62 821 4442 3678

poggybalisurfschool@gmail.com

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Group Lessons

2 hours | 1 instructor : 3/4 students

US$28/pax

Semi-private Lessons

2 hours | 1 instructor: 2 students

US$37/pax

Private Lessons

2 hour | 1 instructor : 1 student

US$45

3-Day Lessons

2 hours per day | Available for 1 person, 2 person or groups of 3

Starting from US$120

Talior-made Surf Adventure

Tailored for beginners to advanced levels

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Led by local knowledge

Every session is led by local coaches who have grown up surfing in Bali, bringing a deep understanding of the breaks, conditions and how to navigate them safely. From reading waves to positioning in the lineup, guidance comes from real experience. This also allows sessions to move across different surf spots, choosing the right conditions each day. Beyond the time in the water, the experience reflects a deeper sense of Balinese hospitality, from helping you navigate the island to sharing local meals. It is this combination of local knowledge and hospitality that allows you to experience Bali through the people who call it home, on the waves they know best.

100% local, fairly run

Poggy Bali Surf School is fully Balinese owned and operated, in an industry where many surf schools are foreign owned or not run by local Balinese teams. The school works with Indonesian suppliers for surf equipment and merchandise and is run by a team of local coaches, drivers and videographers, keeping 100% of the value within the community. Wages are set above local averages, creating more stable and sustainable opportunities for the people behind each session. The school is also actively involved in the local surf scene, sponsoring competitions and supporting youth programmes such as the Baliwista Program in Lebih.

Small groups, real progression

Lessons are kept intentionally small, with a maximum of three students per coach, allowing for more direct feedback and continuous support throughout each session. Alongside hands-on coaching, sessions can include video analysis and personalised feedback, helping you improve over time. Whether it is technique, ocean awareness or confidence in the lineup, the focus is on steady progression.

Story Behind Poggy Bali Surf School

Founded by Lempog, who was born and raised in Lebih village on Bali’s east coast. Growing up around one of the island’s more challenging surf breaks, he developed a deep connection to the ocean from an early age, competing in both local and international surf competitions by the time he was ten.

After more than twenty years in the water, he set out to build something of his own: a surf school that goes beyond teaching technique to sharing local knowledge and the experience of surfing in Bali as it is lived.

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Nate

I learned lots about surfing and I made a new friend. Poggy is the best surfer and the island and an even better teacher. I will be texting poggy every time I step foot on Bali because he was that nice of a person. Poggy deserves everything good in life and I know he will get it. If you are a beginner or very experienced he is the guy to go with. He knows all the spots and is extremely hesh. Live Like Poggy. Book his surf school.

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Alex

That was the best surf trip I have ever been on. Poggy and his crew would pick us up every morning, get us nice boards and take us to wherever was firing. I was in a group of 11 people and he ran everything smoothly. We all got a ton of waves and had a great experience. POGGY IS THE MAN

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Emma

My family and I did a 3 day beginner surfing course with Poggy and had an amazing time. The instructors were great, and by the third day we were all standing up on our boards. They also provided a photographer that got some great videos and photos. Highly recommend!

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Fact Sheet

Basic Information

Available year round
Small group experiences
Private experiences available

Experience style

Cultural experiences
Local community experiences
Water based activities
Educational experiences
Family friendly
Outdoor experiences

Languages

English
Balinese
Bahasa Indonesia

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