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

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:

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?

Is there anywhere in Bali with wind and waves?

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

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.

jeroen said..
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..