The Best 17 Surf Shops Bali: Where To Buy Everything From Custom Surfboards To Wetsuits & Accessories

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

White Sand Surf Shop

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.

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