Indonesia's Rizal Tandjung is surfing royalty also known as the "Godfather of Indonesian surfing." Either way, you get the idea. Tandjung and other early Bali pros paved the way for later generations ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The surf may still be up in Bali, but for the best part of 18 months, surfboard rental business owner Halfia London has been ...

“This is where it all started,” says Rizal Tandjung, gazing out over a sandy shoreline lapped by dying breakers. Almost 40 years old, Tandjung is one of Bali’s surfing pioneers. Picking up his first ...

"I am tired," the tourist said when a fisherman found him and asked how he was doing ...

Rain drizzles over the ocean as Maya heads out for a unique longboarding session in Bali. Despite the moody weather, clean waves continue to roll through, creating a calm and atmospheric surf ...

While the lion’s share of Balinese surfing focuses on the Bukit Peninsula – with its storied, considerably crowded, and lengthy lefthand pointbreaks like Uluwatu, Padang Padang, and others – there’s a ...

"Indonesians believe that the ocean is very, very dangerous and the sea god is going to take you away," says Bali surfing pioneer Rizal Tandjung (pictured here) of why the locals were slow to join the ...

The first surfer in Bali was the handsome photographer, tennis coach, CIA agent, and natural-footer Bob Koke. Koke had learned to surf in Waikiki when he had been an assistant to the film director ...

Early morning light, glassy water, and clean reef waves set the stage as Heidi kicks off her day with a memorable surf session in Bali. Experience the peaceful sunrise lineup and smooth rides that ...

Gina Jaguttis launched a slow fashion workwear brand after being inspired at a surf camp. Her business idea came from personal struggles finding quality professional clothing. She said she realized ...

You can see it in their eyes. The hunger these females have for progression, and the games they must play for it, here on Bali. Even though they surf better than most men, these young ladies still ...

Opening April 16, 2026, the 21-villa Nihi Rote resort on Indonesia's remote Rote Island will offer oceanfront pool villas, surf breaks, and a hospitality academy for local students.