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The school behind your first wave
We started Wave Riders to share what the ocean has given us — and to prove that anyone, at any age, can learn to surf safely.
Our Story
From local lineup to surf school
Wave Riders began in 2010 with a single longboard, a clipboard, and a stretch of Bali shoreline. What started as weekend lessons for friends grew into a full school with three locations and an instructor team that knows every reef and current along the coast.
We're proud that most of our coaches grew up surfing these breaks. When you book with us, you're not just learning a sport — you're being welcomed into a community that has surfed, protected, and shared this coastline for generations.
Our mission is simple: get you confidently riding waves, faster, safer, and with more fun than you thought possible.
Meet the Team
Coaches who love what they teach
Our instructors are passionate surfers and patient teachers — the combination that gets you on your feet.
Kadek Artha
Head Instructor · ISA Level 2
A Bali native who has been surfing since age six and teaching for twelve years. Kadek has an extraordinary ability to simplify the complex — students consistently say he made surfing feel effortless from day one.
Maya Wulandari
Kids' Camp Specialist · ISA Level 1
Maya brings infectious enthusiasm and a gift for working with young learners. Trained in both surf coaching and youth development, she creates a nurturing environment where kids build real ocean confidence.
Rizal Pratama
Private Coach · Video Analysis Expert
A former competitive surfer, Rizal specialises in technique refinement for intermediate students. His video analysis sessions have become the most requested add-on across all our packages.
Safety and Trust
We take the ocean seriously so you don't have to worry
The ocean is powerful and we respect it. Every precaution is taken so your only job is to have fun.
- ✓Trained water lifeguard present at every session
- ✓Beginner sessions held in supervised, beginner-friendly breaks
- ✓Rip current awareness taught before entering water
- ✓Soft foam boards used for all beginner and kids lessons
- ✓Lessons rescheduled if conditions are unsafe
Ocean Reading
We brief you on wave selection, rip currents, and safe entry/exit before every session.
First Aid Ready
All instructors hold current first aid certification. A kit is always on the beach.
Sun and Heat Management
We time sessions to avoid peak sun, provide rash guards, and remind you to hydrate.
Daily Surf Check
Instructors review forecasts each morning to select the safest break for the day.
Student Stories
Words from the waves
"I was absolutely terrified of the ocean. By the end of my second session I was standing up and genuinely laughing. The instructors made everything feel safe and possible."
"Booked the kids' camp for our 9-year-old on a whim. She now won't stop talking about surfing. The coaches were incredible with her — patient, funny, and so encouraging."
"Rizal's video analysis changed everything. I'd been stuck on the same mistake for two years. One session with him and it clicked. Wish I'd found this school sooner."