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Surf spot guide · Bali, Indonesia
Sumbul is a quiet, versatile beach break with multiple peaks and a relaxed vibe on Bali’s remote west coast near Medewi, offering fun waves with fewer crowds.
Yeh Sumbul is a quiet, lesser-known surf spot on Bali’s west coast just west of Medewi, offering a long stretch of beach breaks over mixed sand and cobblestone that produce numerous left and right peaks for riders. The southern end features smaller, more manageable waves ideal for beginners and intermediates looking to escape crowded lineups, while during large swells the waves can become heavy and barreling, challenging even expert surfers. The best surf is typically found during the dry season and shoulder months, with optimal conditions at mid-tide and in the mornings when winds are light. The vibe here remains peaceful and rural, with farmlands and paddies backing the shoreline and a mellow local feel, although development in the area is gradually increasing. Surfers should be aware that water quality can be affected by river runoff, especially after rain.
Long stretches of sand-and-cobble peaks where left and right break equally.
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A mellow, long left-hand point break with a boulder bottom, Medewi is known for offering Bali’s longest ride with fat shoulders ideal for stylish carving and longboarding.

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Pulukan Right is a punchy right-hander over sand, rock and cobblestone just east of Medewi, and it comes into its own on the low tide when the point drains out.

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Yeh Leh, also called Truck Stops, is a quiet high tide wave midway between Medewi and Balian, with a mellow left and a shorter right over sand and rock.
+9 MORE →Sumbul is usually quiet, even during peak season. Expect a handful of surfers on good days, rarely crowded.
Welcoming, quiet, authentic
Mid tide is the best window: low makes it fast and sectiony, high slows it right down and thins out the sets
Surf early, the trade wind here blows sideshore or onshore and usually fills in through the late morning
The southern end is sheltered by the Medewi point and is the smaller, friendlier end of the beach
The western edge is fully exposed and takes the most swell, so start there when Medewi is too small
March, April, May, October and November are the sweet spot: lighter winds and a swell that is smaller but still consistent
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Sumbul is usually quiet, even during peak season. Expect a handful of surfers on good days, rarely crowded.
Welcoming, quiet, authentic
Park near the main road and walk 5–10 minutes along a sandy path to the beach.
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