Surfing Ketewel — Bali Surf Spot Guide 2026
Reef Break · Advanced · Best season Mar–Nov · East Coast, Bali
A powerful, barreling reef break north of Keramas that tends to be overlooked by visiting surfers. Ketewel can be very heavy when the swell is up and rewards experienced surfers who make the trip.
Ketewel wave details
- Wave type: Reef Break
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Best season: Mar–Nov
- Swell direction: SE
- Wind direction: SW (offshore)
- Crowd level: low
- Water temperature: 27–29°C
- Region: East Coast, Bali
Local tips for surfing Ketewel
Local knowledge helps here. Can be very powerful on big SE swells. Check from the shore before paddling out.
Hazards & safety
Heavy, powerful reef break. Volcanic reef — sharp and unforgiving. Very few surfers here so no one to help if something goes wrong. Don't paddle out without local knowledge.