Bali is famous for its surfing and many surfers prefer to buy their gear after they’ve arrived and set up in one of the island’s awesome hotels.
The good news is that there’s plenty of surf gear for sale on the island and there’s bound to be the perfect surf shop for you.
We’ve compiled a list of our 17 favourite surf shops here to help you get started with surfing in style.
Our 17 Favourite Surf Shops In Bali
Redz Surf Shop
Redz offers a great range of boards and they even offer pre-loved options to ensure you get something at the right price.
It’s a great place to get your fins changed too.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Canggu No.18X, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Redz
Drifter Surf Shop Cafe & Gallery
Drifter is one of the classic surf shop brands here in Bali and the onsite cafe and gallery attract surfers from all over the island.
If you want to talk surfing as well as buy stuff from a surf shop, Drifter is a top venue.
Where Is It? Jl. Labuansait No.52, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Drifter
Original Surf Outlet (OSO) Store
This surf shop stocks a range of brands in a factory outlet style store. It’s not as good as it once was, but you can still find the occasional bargain in OSO.
Where Is It? Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.417B, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Ratu Bagus Surfshop
If you want a premium surf shop experience that comes highly recommended by other surfers, Ratubagus can help.
They have a huge selection and some really knowledge staff who go surfing themselves.
Where Is It? Jl. Pura Beji No.18, Kerobokan Kaja, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
BGS Bali Canggu – Coffee Bar & Surf Shop
BGS is one of the big surfing brands in Bali and the onsite coffee bar is so popular at this spot that it attracts more than just surfers.
Grab a drink and then go talk gear with their experts.
Where Is It? Jl. Munduk Catu No.1, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: BGS
Half King Surfshop
Toyo, the owner, crafts his own finds from fibreglass, so you know that his interest in surfing is truly authentic.
If you want a surf shop which is run by someone who really cares about the sport and more than just the sale, Half King is a great choice.
Where Is It? Perumahan Canggu Asri B1 No. 44, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
Channel Islands Surfboards
Channel Islands is a huge international surfing brand and this surf shop is just one of several outlets they have in Bali.
It’s our favourite mind you and we’ve found that the service in this surf shop i first rate.
Where Is It? Jl. Sunset Road No.969, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: CIS
Palmbaybali
This place has a great reputation for offering products at fair prices that are top quality.
It also has a good reputation for aftercare, so if you find you have any problems with your gear, they’ll be happy to put things right for you too.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Semer, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Palmbaybali
White Monkey Surf Shop
White Monkey is home to the famous Thruster Club one of the best bars for surfers in Bali.
It also has a solid onsite surf shop and they can provide surf lessons to interested parties too.
Where Is It? Jl. Labuansait No.63, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: White Monkey
Luke Studer Surfboards Shop
Luke Studer has a great range of products onsite and their team can help you customize your choices onsite.
They can also arrange for shipping overseas if you want to take something home with you.
Where Is It? Jl. Dewi Sri No.7a, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Luke Studer
This is a good place to buy second-hand gear but make sure you know the value of what you’re buying – or you might end up paying too much for your new board.
Where Is It? Jl. Subak Sari No.88, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Instagram
Boardriders Echo Beach
Boardriders has a good selection of gear but they don’t have the best reputation for making things right in the aftercare market.
We’d also note that you can rent a board on Echo Beach itself more cheaply than you can from Boardriders.
Where Is It? Echo Beach, Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Boardriders
Chilli Surfboards Bali Canggu
This is a great surf shop with some really top-quality products and a staff that know their stuff and are happy to help you learn more about their products.
Where Is It? 84XH+CG7, Jl. Pantai Batu Mejan, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Chilli
Kartel Boardstore
Kartel is exactly what we’d expect from a first-rate Balinese surf shop – very helpful, super family-friendly and lots of choice at fair prices.
The Kartel Brand is linked to excellent surfing and we can see why.
Where Is It? Jl. Raya Canggu Jl. Raya Tanah Lot No.90b, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
Online: Kartel
CURVE Bodyboard Shop
If you want bodyboards, you can’t go wrong at CURVE which occupies a fairly specialist niche in the surf shop market in Bali.
Where Is It? Toko Exempled, Jl. Raya Canggu, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Curve
BGS Bali Surf Shop
This is the other major branch of BGS in Bali and it’s in the surfer’s paradise of Uluwatu.
It’s more than just a surf shop, it’s a place that brings surfers together from around the world.
Where Is It? Uluwatu St No.77, Ungasan, South Kuta, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: BGS
RPM Surf Shop
They’re very friendly at RPM and they really know their stuff too. We found that if you ask them to customize your purchase – they’ll be happy to negotiate on the overall package cost.
Where Is It? Jl. Benesari No.55b, Legian, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Online: Facebook
FAQS
How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Surfboard In Bali?
You’ll find a shortboard from around $400 USD (that’s about $600 AUD) or a longboard for $700 USD (that’s about $1000 AUD).
However, you can spend much more than that if you want your board to be handcrafted by one of the local brands and to be of the finest quality materials.
Boards for surfing can be quite cheap or they can be very expensive indeed. Clothing such as boardshorts will add more to the costs for most surfers too.
Who Is The Owner Of BGS Bali?
The owner of BGS Bali is a local called Komang and he’s been operating more than just a surf shop in several locations on the island for about 20 years now.
If you want a large range of boards from top brands like Hayden Shapes, Brusco, etc. then it’s always a good idea for surfers to pop into a branch of BGS.
They also, rather like Thruster Club (the infamous surf restaurant at the White Monkey Surf Shop) have breakfast, lunch and dinner menus and you can get something to drink in the cafe too.
Should I Bring My Own Surfboard To Bali?
You can bring your own board to Bali but you can also rent or buy one to get out on the waves here easily enough.
As you can see you can choose a surf shop from any of the 17 options on our list above and it’s easy to pick up accessories at the local surf shacks on the beaches and near almost every hotel on a beach in Bali.
Where Can Beginners Surf In Bali?
There’s no law stopping a beginner surfer in Bali from surfing anywhere. However, it’s fair to say that some places are easier than others.
Top surf spots for a beginner include Padang Padang’s rights (“baby padang”), Dreamland Beach’s beach break, Kuta Beach’s gentle gradient, Jimbaran’s sheltered bay and soft waves and Canggu for mellow and manageable waves.
Final Thoughts On Surf Shops In Bali
If you need a surf shop, you won’t be starved for quality options in Bali. It’s easy to get everything from accessories to custom surfboards here on the island.
The most famous surf shop is the legendary Drifter but they all offer a wide range of great gear for surfers to kit themselves out in style.
