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“No it is definitely not Bali in the 70's. Been coming since 1994 and then it still had the fishing village feeling, relatively few locals surfing, surfers mostly the travelling adventurer kind.... Nowadays it is going the same direction as the southern spots...slowly but surely. Atmosphere still good despite of this, at least if there is not too much southern crowd and surf-schools coming up for the day. This is not really a good beginner spot, unless you get a guide to help you out....Have fun, love the ocean, show respect and good behaviour.....cheers.”
local bulé from INDONESIA - 05 Jul 2022
Medewi Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 9 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.8(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 3.6(1: Medewi is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.1(1: Medewi is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in West Coast of Bali. 5: the best break in West Coast of Bali). |
Difficulty Level: 2.6(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.2(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Medewi can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Medewi, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.6(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Medewi are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.1(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 2.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Medewi is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.4(1: Getting to Medewi requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.1(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.2(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.6(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Medewi for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.2(1: Camping at Medewi is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 2.1(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Medewi is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.5(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.5(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Medewi, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 3.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Medewi where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“A fantastic break: a big workable left hander that is about 90 metres long and breaks in 3 sections,the locals are great and never gets too crowded, except when its flat at kuta and ya get a carload or 2 come up for the day, this is bali circa 1970s, 30 cents a coffee 2 bucks a nasi. A couple of bombies to look out for but pretty cool.”
chris wilson from AUSTRALIA - 20 May 2014
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