2 hours
Private surf lesson
One instructor, one surfer, two hours. The fastest way to progress.
IDR 550,000≈ US$33
per person
Sand bottom, no reef, no crowd
Surf
Carita is not a world-class wave and nobody is going to pretend otherwise. What it is, is one of the easiest places in Java to learn — and one of the emptiest.
The spot
The break is four hundred metres from the front door, over sand. Mellow shoulder-high waves on an average day, chest-high on a good one. You will often have it 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. If you are already surfing overhead reef breaks, come for the volcano and the park instead, and treat the surf as a bonus.
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.
IDR 350,000≈ US$21
Add to a booking →per person
3 sessions
Three-lesson pack
Three mornings in a row. That is usually what it takes.
IDR 900,000≈ US$55
per person