Hi all,
My name is Jeroen. Originally from The Netherlands, but living in Bali since 2000. I came here for surfing, but my first passion is windsurfing. I started kitesurfing in Bali to fuel my wind addiction, since obviously there isn't enough wind for windsurfing on Bali.
Each year around May, the South Easterly trade winds reach Indonesia. This marks the end of the raining season and the start of the dry season, or as we like to name it, the Windy Season
Where in Bali we have come to accept these trade winds will hardly ever blow over 15 knots, in East Java and in particular at Bangsring Breeze, it's a whole different story.
These same South Easterly trade winds get funnelled through the narrow strait between the islands of Bali and Java. Add the mountainous terrain on both sides of this strait and the temperature differences between the land and ocean surface temperatures and you will have the perfect recipes for strong, constant wind.
As a cherry on the pie, right there where the trade winds are the strongest and most constant, lays a small uninhabited atoll enshrined with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters, named Pulau Tabuhan.
Pulau Tabuhan is described as a picture perfect flat water spot for those who love free riding and throwing their latest tricks in super smooth water.
Beautiful untouched scenery, combined with steady trade winds of up to 25 knots between May and November, certainly will make this the newest kite -and windsurf destination in Southeast Asia.
I am happy to receive your comments. Check out our Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/bangsringbreeze
Looking forward to be joined with some fellow windsurfers here!
Greetings Jeroen
Nahhh don't believe you, its photo shopped from Green island, think you may have to fly me over so I can report on the real situation, I would do that just to make sure everyone here is getting the real truth....I'd do that for the team, tough sacrifice, but I'd do it....
That's a tough sacrifice indeed. You know what? If you can make it to Bali, I will accompany you to our small resort Bangsring Breeze and you can check out the conditions for yourself.
This picture was taken last Saturday while crossing from East Java to Bali:
I think there are plenty of these types of spots around South East Asia ... many with waves. The biggest problem with most of them is they are not the easiest to get to.
Still... nice photos.
Does any surf get up your way?
Looks great, close to Bali now I look on a map, will check out the FB site also , looks like you are on a small sail so it obviously does get windy! Nice project to learn more about it...keep us posted with more info...any gear available or is it BYO?
Looks great Jeroen. I love Bali and we normally go this time of year, but didn't book this year. The friends we normally go with left today. I hate that there's never enough wind to windsurf, but just enough to keep the kites in the air over Legian. How long does it take to get from Ngurah Rai airport to the resort? Is it strictly bring your own gear?
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Is there anywhere in Bali with wind and waves?
Bali Gaol with our favourite drug smuggler and her boogie bags?
Hi guys,
That's the usual sail I am using. It's a 5.0. Seriously powered up riding a wave board... my only board for now. I am talking with some brands on having some gear for our resort, rentals and sales.
At Pulau Tabuhan we have no waves, strictly flat water and chop. For waves you must look south. I am not telling too much here… but I am sure you are familiar with the surfing spots at G-Land. All left-handers. However, the other side on the peninsula where the waves at G-Land are located have some great right handers. I have just bought a twin 300 HP powered catamaran to give me the access to these breaks. Guess why? Exactly :)
In Bali you will not find constant wind for proper windsurfing, let alone wind and waves. That's why I have been kitesurfing the last few years. Unfortunately, or fortunately, I have just found out about this spot two years ago.
It gets a little lonely being out there on my own, hence spreading the stoke right now!
You either drive your car to the west of Bali where you take the car ferry from Gilimanuk to Ketapang (East Java) or you fly to Banyuwangi (East Java). Just recently Garuda has opened up direct flights from Bali - Banyuwangi - Surabaya. They must have realised the tourism potential of this part of Java.
The flights depart from Bali daily at 07.20 AM in the morning. About 25 minutes later you arrive at Blimbingsari airport near Banyuwangi. We will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to our resort.
Tomorrow I will upload a short clip of some windsurfing action from last weekend.
Enjoy your evening guys!
Jeroen
Check out our short clip featuring our Singaporean friends windsurfing at Pulau Tabuhan while staying with us.
It's a quick edit but it shows the conditions we have here:
or you could get on an Airbali Chopper and take the 45min flight up there alot faster than driving 
great looking spot, will have to look it up next time i am up that way.
Funny enough, i learnt to windsurf back in 1989-90-91 when i lived there. I used to hang with Ketut Arianta and Oka Sulaksana and used to sail a fair bit in the lagoon off sanur beach hotel. The wind was maxed out to around the 15knt mark on most days thru the kite season, which was good enough for the windsurfer one design i used to have.
GP
looking at the map, whats the currents like between bali and java? i know from experience, the currents between bali and nusa penida are pretty full on.
The video looks awesome.
Hi Pitto,
The currents between Bali and Java can be quite strong, depending on the tidal movements. If you time it right, when the tides move upwind, you practically don't have to point upwind.
Whenever we go out into the water, we have a small backup boat with crew who know the local water / weather conditions and who are trained by myself. This same boat can take you out to Tabuhan Island, as shown in that short movie. The current around Tabuhan Island are weak to moderate. Depending on the wind strength and tidal movements we ride on either side of the island.
15 knots is just not enough to windsurf. Those are typical Bali conditions. However, when its 20 knots or more, as we have at Tabuhan Island nearly every day, windsurfing is pretty damn good :)
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Check out our short clip featuring our Singaporean friends windsurfing at Pulau Tabuhan while staying with us.
It's a quick edit but it shows the conditions we have here:
How do you sail so long not looking where you are going? I'd be splattered..
