Two breaks, one over sand, one over reef
Surf
Carita is not a world-class wave and nobody is going to pretend otherwise. What it is, is a coast with two very different breaks and almost nobody on either.
The spot
The sand-bottom break is four hundred metres from the front door: mellow shoulder-high waves on an average day, chest-high on a good one, and forgiving when you fall. A short ride up the coast there is a reef break that holds more shape and more size when the swell fills in. You will often have one or the other to yourself, which is not something you can say about anywhere in Bali.
When to come
The swell is most consistent from May to September, during the dry season. October to April is smaller and rainier, but perfectly good for learning — and the house is quieter.
Who it suits
Complete beginners and improvers belong on the sand, where falling costs nothing. The reef is for surfers who already read a wave and can handle a shallower bottom — we will tell you honestly which one suits you on the day.
Boards
Six boards live on the rack by the door — soft-tops for learning, a couple of funboards, and a shortboard for when it picks up. Use is included with every room, for as long as you stay.
Lessons
2 hours
Surf lesson
Standing up on your first morning. It happens more often than you think.
per person
2 hours
Private surf lesson
One instructor, one surfer, two hours. The fastest way to progress.
per person
3 sessions
Three-lesson pack
Three mornings in a row. That is usually what it takes.
per person